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emeryyogurt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia
donovar2's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Abandonment
bakedparmesan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Synopsis:
Thoughts:
The book took an odd turn, but I enjoyed it. It was unexpected, but with the wrap up at the end, not that far fetched (for a thriller novel of course).
Recommend?
Yes, I would recommend this book to people who enjoyed the Netflix series. I like how the show diverged from the original books' plots and became its own thing (I think Netflix did good with making-it-for-TV). I would also recommend this to anyone who likes a dark, 1st person narrator. The author has a way of writing like a total incel but making it just funny enough to be able to read it. But seriously, You will hate Joe while reading this book, he's gross.
Graphic: Blood and Stalking
Minor: Child abuse and Drug abuse
ellaticonstellation's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
aligmich's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
saharamars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Child abuse
caidyn's review against another edition
- 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
Oh, Joe, Joe, Joe. What will we do with you? Another book, another woman in your life. Joe is just so fascinating to read about. In some ways, this book was predictable. It was Joe up to his usual antics, but add in the fallout of the second book and then the leftovers from book one. So, it was a fun read for me. I'd pick it up after my shift and read for a bit before going to sleep. And I really enjoyed it! The dynamics were different in this and some new elements were added in, but it felt like slipping back into a familiar world.
I still have a few extra things to say. For one, I really hope that this book was because Caroline wanted to write it rather than it being about the show... since the third season has been announced and, well, it'll be based on this book. Second, I hope that she doesn't keep pumping out these books and ends them at some point because I think there's only so much more she can do with Joe. That's my more constructive feedback because I enjoy these books, but I don't want to get tired and annoyed by too many coming out and her not letting go of Joe.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, and Murder