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kirstensviews's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
I finished this book a few weeks ago and am struggling to remember it at all. There is Alex a teenager working in a cafe, Quinn a terrible roommate, and Esther a roommate who has gone missing. That is about all that I can recall. I know, this is a terrible review and I hope to come back to edit it if I have a better recollection.
mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
1.0
I wasn't sure if the title related to whatever plot showed up or if it was advice for readers trying to slog through the book.
I struggled so much with this one that I eventually gave up. There didn't seem to be a plot, or at least one that grabbed my attention in the early part that I read.
The narrative voices were both idiots and bordered on creepy. The dialogue and thoughts of both Quinn and Alex felt so immature and wooden. I was cringing at times as I read.
Definitely not for me this one.
I struggled so much with this one that I eventually gave up. There didn't seem to be a plot, or at least one that grabbed my attention in the early part that I read.
The narrative voices were both idiots and bordered on creepy. The dialogue and thoughts of both Quinn and Alex felt so immature and wooden. I was cringing at times as I read.
Definitely not for me this one.
traceyteaches's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jennwolf's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
knilson's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
shailydc's review against another edition
2.0
So boring. I listened to this audiobook on a 4 hour drive and subsequently forgot I needed to finish it until I was reminded by my GR page.
I haven't really enjoyed any of Mary Kubica's books and yet I continue to read them. They're all the same - in Chicago, dual voice, nothing exciting. This one especially was incredibly slow with too many transparent attempts at getting the reader to believe something that was clearly not true.
I haven't really enjoyed any of Mary Kubica's books and yet I continue to read them. They're all the same - in Chicago, dual voice, nothing exciting. This one especially was incredibly slow with too many transparent attempts at getting the reader to believe something that was clearly not true.
mjenson17's review against another edition
4.0
Not completely unpredictable but good storyline and some good twists
kxc319's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
This was a fun thriller, even if a bit long in the set-up. I love Mary Kubica’s twists so I knew one was coming, but it was such a well-done slow development that I didn’t figure it out until it was on the pages in front of me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Blood, Grief, and Stalking