corywbowers's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
shereadsbetweensips's review against another edition
5.0
Alex North you genius!!! This is his most complicated one yet. I loved it. So many twists and turns. The only thing I did not like was the detective. His character was a bit of. Other than that, genius!!
yinkareadsthings's review against another edition
3.0
It started off with a bang but then quickly fizzled out for me. I had to really focus to keep up with the plot- there was a lot going on. I found that I could not connect to the characters which made it hard to become invested in their story. The fact that it delved into the supernatural/paranormal was a bit of a turn off for me as well because I tend to veer away from stories like that. I feel that this book does have potential, I just don’t think I was the right audience for it.
probablyromance's review against another edition
3.0
I was really excited to read the new Alex North book. The Whisper Man had some really scary moments that I wanted more of. The opening chapters are creepy, extra bloody, and full of dread. Paranormal elements thread the entire book and keep the interest of the reader. The pacing is improved from the last book and the fear never truly dissipates. For me, this would have been a solid 4 star thriller has the characters had more depth or loose ends were wrapped up. Instead, interesting elements are introduced and then there is little follow through. Because of this, the ending felt underwhelming. I didn’t like the introduction of fantastical elements with out said elements being fleshed out or supported.
Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for my ARC. It was a wild ride. 3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for my ARC. It was a wild ride. 3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️
jazzsilvestri's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I wanted to love this book because it was interesting, however, it was way too confusing.
There were too many characters who all had their own chapters for the POVs. This made it hard to remember each character and made it hard to connect with them.
This may have been a better experience reading a physical book, but that’s not an option for everyone. I gave up halfway through with trying to understand and just accepted I’d be confused the whole time
There were too many characters who all had their own chapters for the POVs. This made it hard to remember each character and made it hard to connect with them.
This may have been a better experience reading a physical book, but that’s not an option for everyone. I gave up halfway through with trying to understand and just accepted I’d be confused the whole time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Stalking
deniset's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
mplsmysteryreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
wperdue92's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, Mental illness, and Child abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child death, and Drug abuse
Religious fanaticism