annemarieh25's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookishkash's review against another edition
4.0
The book was really easy to read with short byte sized chapters and the fast paced plot in typical Delaney fashion!
We are in the head of the protagonist Claire Wright who is an undocumented and struggling British actress trying to make it in New York. Trying to make ends meet, she works illegally for a divorce law firm and ends up getting intertwined in the murder of one of their client Stella Folger. This connects claire’s path with Patrick Folger (the husband) and the story unfolds in unconceivable directions.
The book includes a lot of conversations playing out like plays in the protagonist’s mind. And there is a mix of media- emails, dialogues and poems. The story is interlaced with heavy references to Baudelaire’s poems about sex and death.
The book is a whirlwind read and you will not know which direction it’s going, but it’s a fun ride! Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick thriller read but be aware of the trigger warnings!
We are in the head of the protagonist Claire Wright who is an undocumented and struggling British actress trying to make it in New York. Trying to make ends meet, she works illegally for a divorce law firm and ends up getting intertwined in the murder of one of their client Stella Folger. This connects claire’s path with Patrick Folger (the husband) and the story unfolds in unconceivable directions.
The book includes a lot of conversations playing out like plays in the protagonist’s mind. And there is a mix of media- emails, dialogues and poems. The story is interlaced with heavy references to Baudelaire’s poems about sex and death.
The book is a whirlwind read and you will not know which direction it’s going, but it’s a fun ride! Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick thriller read but be aware of the trigger warnings!
cpriley401's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
calmcelebration9888's review against another edition
Book is too dark for me. Serial killers and mutilation and BDSM? No thanks
lepurkhiser's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ashley_g13's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 but i rounded up.
I really liked this book but the end was a bit lack lasting for me. I had a different idea in my head of how i wanted it to end so i think that’s why i was disappointed.
I really liked this book but the end was a bit lack lasting for me. I had a different idea in my head of how i wanted it to end so i think that’s why i was disappointed.
avidbookreader7's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
helenagomesmota's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of twists and turns that make us stick with the book and wonder who the character may trust. May she even trust herself?
Besides this, I didn't liked the main character at all and that spoiled my experience while reading this book.
Besides this, I didn't liked the main character at all and that spoiled my experience while reading this book.
k_west1984's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the start of this book but started to loose interest half way.