alexreads22's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
1.0
Disgusting animal torture!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
ginger95's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was a mystery that I could not put down, and I finished in one day. I was deeply invested in the main character, and the bits of the past that were intertwined with the present.
Spoiler
I wasn't expecting who the killer was at all, and it really took me off guard! I did feel like there was a disconnect about Luke, I mean it was implied he was a manipulator/sociopath? and I feel like they built it up a little too much to be a red herring. Other than that great read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Gun violence and Animal death
Minor: Incest, Animal cruelty, and Rape
fraeyalise's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Maybe I'm just not one for thrillers/mysteries, but the mysteries all seem contrived to me.
Maybe my standards are just too high for mysteries. I did finish it, it was pretty easy to get through, but I'm left feeling more hollow.
Spoiler
The resolution of my mystery seemed to come out of nowhere precisely because the author gave absolutely no foreshadowing. And Ellie seems like an afterthought. Scott's character changed so fast it almost gave me whiplash.Maybe my standards are just too high for mysteries. I did finish it, it was pretty easy to get through, but I'm left feeling more hollow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual violence, Animal cruelty, and Pregnancy
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