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rachelpacz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Classism, and Deportation
lampbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
You’re neutral then you like then you hate then you understand then you like a lot of these characters which is a very fun way to experience them.
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, and Murder
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- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Trafficking, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kccool12255's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I kept seeing this book recommended EVERYWHERE, so I figured it was about time I actually READ it. And WOW, do I understand why this book has so much hype. It is ABSOLUTELY deserving of it. Though once again, I do wish I knew what I was getting myself into beforehand, as this book does fall in the same genre as "Then She Was Gone" and "I Invited Her In", but I guess that's a consequence of me not doing more research before I jump headfirst into a popular book. That's probably something I'm gonna start doing in the future, just to make sure I can properly prepare myself beforehand.
That being said, let's get into the review! (I'm unusually cheery today, and I'm not exactly sure what's caused it. Just roll with it, that's what I'm doing.)
The mystery aspect of this book was VERY well done. From the very beginning, you're fully immersed and invested in the story, and the characters are all very fleshed-out and well-developed. I really like how the author included POVs from each of the important characters, I feel like it added a lot of depth to the story and opened up a lot of entertaining stuff to read. The only character I wish Lucy Foley had done more with is the Concierge, because even though she has a sad backstory
But that being said...did it have to be THIS juicy?
Let's get to the REAL juice, though. But before that, I do want to address something else I like. I think it's really funny how you can definitely tell that Lucy Foley is a fan of New Girl. Main character Jess feeling attraction to a guy named NIck Miller? Yeah, that was pretty spot-on. THEY EVEN ADDRESS IT IN THE ACTUAL STORY. And apparently, upon further research, some of the plotlines of the book match up with a specific episode of New Girl? But I have nothing to prove that, I'm just taking it from what the Internet says. But like, even THOUGH New Girl is its own thing and has its own Nick and Jess, I STILL WOULD'VE BEEN OKAY if these two had ended up together in THIS book. I feel like there was a genuine SPARK there
But the REAL juice.
That being said, I did really like Mimi's character, and even Camile's, though she doesn't really add anything to the story. She is some nice comic relief, and just provides a nice foil to Mimi's darkness.
Anyways, there's the review. Pretty good book, DEFINITELY an entertaining read, but could've done more.
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Cancer, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, and Car accident
anilourengo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Cursing, Drug abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
kiwichill's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, and Classism
jelliclecax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Infidelity and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Eating disorder, Infertility, Trafficking, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcohol
crazytourists_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
mj_86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Blood, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent