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j_squaredd's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The plot was interesting enough, but the ending was lackluster. The big reveal was a little nonsensical. The characters weren’t terribly compelling, and there were some really weird bits when it came to characters of color. For example, although it wasn’t relevant to the story or to establishing his character, there were multiple pages recounting how the only black character in the book had only experienced racism once after moving to Maine. It was just weird. The prose was mostly fine, but there were multiple chapters that felt like filler, as if the publisher said the word count wasn’t long enough and Swanson just needed to pad it out. I probably won’t pick up another book from him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
readuntilthelastpage's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Murder
midnightrose_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Another solid thriller from Peter Swanson. I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as The Kind Worth Killing, but would recommend it none the less.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content