syellico's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a riff on an Agatha Christie type mystery - a family on a secluded island with a murderer in their midst. While I did enjoy the story and there were plenty of characters to suspect of being the murderer, it didn’t quite live up to some of the rave reviews I’ve seen. There were so many similes that were cheesy, and the detectives backstory was revealed a bit too slowly for my taste. In addition, the narrator was a miss for me. I may have liked this in print better than audio. I’m not sure if I’ll continue the series but it’s a possibility.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Mental illness, and Murder
bibliomania_express's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Gun violence and Mental illness
Minor: Racism
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