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Should I be worried that this is the second book this year where I was rooting for a murderer/psychopath?
Anyway, I was really surprised by this book and by how much I enjoyed. It was written in such a fun way. It was super fast paced and didn't get boring for a second. It accomplished something that not many thrillers accomplish: It kept me guessing until the very end basically. I had no idea who the killer was or what would happen next because these characters were so unpredictable.
Usually, I get annoyed when characters act in an irrational way or do something stupid. But here the characters were actually pretty smart and when they did something stupid, it was still believable. That was very refreshing. (I mean, you spend most of the book in the heads of psychopaths and not every decision they make is "good". But I liked how the book showed that not everyone who is diagnosed with this disorder is necessary evil or a murderer.)
Also, I listened to the audiobook and loved it. The narrator does such a good job with the tone and voices, I laughed a lot just because of how she read some of the scenes.

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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.

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