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saintsnacky's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is super super slow. There isn’t much conversation and it’s mostly the main characters thoughts as he’s trying so solve a murder. His thoughts are super repetitive. The characters have the same conversations a lot. I also do not care about wine and the whole thing takes place in a winery and wine is a big focus. The description of the town is confusing so I couldn’t really piece together who was where and the setting.
I knewwho had done the second murder the second that character was introduced. She was too pushy and too annoying to be innocent. She reeked of someone trying to get information and inserting herself into the investigation for her own benefit. it definitely isn’t a super great twist at the end. It really was so ridiculously slow. I would read ten pages and think to myself I must have read 50. I didn’t hate it, the story had good foundation but it just wasn’t enough for 330 pages.
I knew
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Gun violence, Incest, Violence, and Alcohol
ekclar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Eating disorder, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
madluck's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Eating disorder, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
outsmartyourshelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.0
CW: violence, eating disorders.
Jack Quick produces a true crime show and he features the case of Eliza Dacey, who was murdered four years ago. The case against the suspect was shaky and Jack believes Curtis Wade when he said he was innocent. Now Jack has found a piece of evidence that throws doubt on Wade's innocence, but he is now out of prison due to a retrial with double jeopardy attached. Then another woman is murdered, and Jack knows he needs to set things right.
The synopsis to this sounded great, but the execution of it wasn't as exciting as it could have been. I found the main character a bit on the insipid side, although it was an intriguing decision for the male MC to have an eating disorder. Boys and men who suffer with eating disorders can feel alienated from seeking the help needed, due to the fact that as girls tend to suffer at higher rates, help can be completely female-focused. The plot itself was good, but the story meandered around too much in some parts. I feel it could have been better, but that doesn't mean it was a terrible read.
Jack Quick produces a true crime show and he features the case of Eliza Dacey, who was murdered four years ago. The case against the suspect was shaky and Jack believes Curtis Wade when he said he was innocent. Now Jack has found a piece of evidence that throws doubt on Wade's innocence, but he is now out of prison due to a retrial with double jeopardy attached. Then another woman is murdered, and Jack knows he needs to set things right.
The synopsis to this sounded great, but the execution of it wasn't as exciting as it could have been. I found the main character a bit on the insipid side, although it was an intriguing decision for the male MC to have an eating disorder. Boys and men who suffer with eating disorders can feel alienated from seeking the help needed, due to the fact that as girls tend to suffer at higher rates, help can be completely female-focused. The plot itself was good, but the story meandered around too much in some parts. I feel it could have been better, but that doesn't mean it was a terrible read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Violence
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