syddsmiles1024's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Stalking, Rape, Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Death, Drug use, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
corar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was an interesting mystery/thriller. I appreciated the way Washington, DC was described in the book. So many books set in Washington, DC get so much wrong, but this one had all the details correct. I could tell that the author spent a lot of time in the city. I found the characters interesting. Most of them are not very likeable, if there was only one perspective I probably would have gotten annoyed with them quickly, but I really liked them as a group and found myself wanting to read more about them. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this one.
Graphic: Murder, Death, Mental illness, and Stalking
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Gun violence, Injury/injury detail, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, and Suicide
defarge's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“I don’t have a lot of flaws, but a total lack of humility is one of them.”
I loved this. A fantastic thriller with complex characters, wry humor, and a strong plot. I recommend this to any thriller fan, and I can’t wait for Kurian’s next book.
Brittany Pressley gives an excellent performance on the audiobook, too. She differentiates the characters well, and her dialogue delivery rings true and is full of personality, augmenting what’s already strong on the page. A great listen.
I loved this. A fantastic thriller with complex characters, wry humor, and a strong plot. I recommend this to any thriller fan, and I can’t wait for Kurian’s next book.
Brittany Pressley gives an excellent performance on the audiobook, too. She differentiates the characters well, and her dialogue delivery rings true and is full of personality, augmenting what’s already strong on the page. A great listen.
Graphic: Mental illness and Stalking
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, and Rape
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