abbysue3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Self harm, Mental illness, Suicide, Alcohol, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Domestic abuse
goodgollymissmollee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The first half was a 2 star. The ending was a 4 star. I found the beginning kind of boring, I felt like nothing was happening. Once it picked up though it was twist after twist that I did NOT expect. That ending stuck with me for DAYS after I read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Animal death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
beckyremillard's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Anna’s father killed himself. Seven months later, so did her mother. Now, on the anniversary of her mother’s death, Anna receives a note implying that it might not have been suicide.
The book shifts between several perspectives. Anna and retired police officer, Murray, are the main ones. It also varies between present time and flashbacks. There is minimal indication when they are discussing the past. There were a couple times I had to reread what was going on because the flashback confused me a bit.
Overall, I liked the story. I think it is well written and everything ties together nicely.
Overall, I liked the story. I think it is well written and everything ties together nicely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Self harm, Murder, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
chloejb89's review
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Started off a bit slow. It seemed to be setting up for obvious endings. Then a plot twist. And another one. And one or two more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
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