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janey's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't really know what to expect from this book, and I'm glad I didn't because that might have caused me to pass on it. This is a very very sad story, all the more so because Tucker has bestowed just the right amount of self-awareness on her characters -- in other words, incomplete awareness. Glimmers of hope leave the reader wondering whether they could be real. Nicely done.
rinrin789's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
michloue's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jessica_reading_writing's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
This was a decent thriller but unfortunately I couldn't connect to the characters in any way and that's really important for me to truly enjoy a book. Even if they are horrible, I still need to care what happens to them.
This is a tough read for sure. The topic is dark and complicated. While I enjoyed it, I felt it lacked that thing in a thriller that keeps me turning the pages...a twist.
This was a decent thriller but unfortunately I couldn't connect to the characters in any way and that's really important for me to truly enjoy a book. Even if they are horrible, I still need to care what happens to them.
This is a tough read for sure. The topic is dark and complicated. While I enjoyed it, I felt it lacked that thing in a thriller that keeps me turning the pages...a twist.
amydecort's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ashtynolive's review against another edition
5.0
This book is just sad. That's really all I can say about it. This is such a well-written story dealing with grief, friendship, neglect, motherhood, loneliness and so much more. Every time the little girl says she's hungry it literally hurts my heart. This book is really not a thriller, but really just a devastating character-driven narrative about a really unfair situation.
The audible narration was great.
Minor spoiler & random note: If you're familiar with the (true) case of perpetrators Mary Bell and Norma Bell.... Chrissie's actions remind me so much of that.
The audible narration was great.
Minor spoiler & random note: If you're familiar with the (true) case of perpetrators Mary Bell and Norma Bell.... Chrissie's actions remind me so much of that.
averyjscott's review against another edition
4.0
Super interesting and a bit disturbing. Not at all what I expected. Overall a good book and I was happy with how it ended.
melreb8's review against another edition
5.0
When I read the synopsis of this book I immediately thought of the case of the child killer, Mary Bell. I love fiction books based on, or inspired by, true crime, so I decided to read it. Wow-- it was so much more than I thought it would be! I've never read a book with such an authentic child's voice, and this was no easy child to write. This could have been tripe, could have been sensational, but was not at all. Be prepared for a difficult, emotional experience. Despite the heart wrenching story, I loved it for its truth and even its hope at the end.
rizzykaye's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0