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em_gauts's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-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
Graphic: Death of parent and Murder
Moderate: Suicide and Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Classism, and Emotional abuse
hollymich's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
Overall, a decent read. Shari Lapena did a good job at developing the motives of the various suspects and shifting who the reader thinks is guilty. However, I didn't really care who did it because I didn't come to care for any of the characters. The conclusion felt rather rushed and unsatisfying.Â
Ellen Archer was a fantastic narrator for this story. If you are interested in this story, I recommend listening to the audiobook.
Ellen Archer was a fantastic narrator for this story. If you are interested in this story, I recommend listening to the audiobook.
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Terminal illness, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Cancer, and Infertility
amandalorianxo's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
So this was is the first novel of Shari Lapena’s that I’ve read and for the most part it was eyebrow raising (but in a good way.) Just when I definitely thought one character commuted the crime, there was more evidence brought to light about someone else. It definitely a classic who did it? twists and turns thriller. It was a fast read with short chapters and easy vocab. I do wish though the person who did commit the crime was actually caught / arrested but we can’t predict them all. 😅
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Vomit, Suicide, Medical content, and Infidelity
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