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leahlovesloslibros's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cursing and Death of parent
Additional TW/CW: rape of a minor (somewhat depicted), strained parent relationship, brief JKR referencekassidypf13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Car accident
jacksonaugust33's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Alcoholism, Rape, and Suicide
annajoybooks'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
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
linguaphile412's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
uchihas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Addiction and Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Violence, Islamophobia, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, Infidelity, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
kimberlyswalters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There was a slight error in one of his book descriptions too, so that was bothersome.
I really enjoyed the actual story of this book and I genuinely thought it had some good twists. I felt dread and tense at certain points. I like when a book actually makes me feel something in my chest, like something is really wrong and truly terrible. It was just the right amount of disturbing for me to still consider this a somewhat cozy mystery/thriller to lose yourself in.
[If this review sounds bonkers, it's because it's 6:08am and I need to sleep.]
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Car accident
katieav's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Drug use
Minor: Rape
bethanyearle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Addiction and Rape
bookscoffeehayley's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
What a quick, entertaining, contemporary take on the classic whodunit novel! This was the first Peter Swanson book that I’ve read. Was it a ground-breaking mystery? No, but it kept me guessing the whole time!
This was a great palette cleanser for me after reading the Shade and Bone Trilogy and Six of Crows Duo. I really liked the deep dive into classic mysteries, but there are some spoilers for those in this book. I definitely want to pick up some classic mysteries soon, but do be cautious if you are worried about spoilers if you read Eight Perfect Murders.
I didn’t love our narrator, Malcolm Kershaw. The book is written as Mal’s memoir and his voice is a bit pretentious throughout, which was sort of annoying.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, ode to the classics I do think you’ll like this one! I enjoyed it while I was reading, but I don’t think it’s a book that will stick with me.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Violence, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault