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mikaiten's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and War
thekissballad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
That being said, the episodic nature and the emails, newspaper recaps, forums, etc in between did throw me off when I was very much into the "espisodes" and trying to follow all the clues.
I did guess the killer correctly, and very early on. It didn't take away anything for me because until the end, it was only ever just my gut instinct. It was interesting to see where all the clues and other intertwining factors took the story, though.
Basically, if you like true crime documentaries / mini-series, you'll enjoy this book. And without the week-long wait between episodes.
Moderate: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Rape, and Dementia
brandilovesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The reason I only rated it 3 stars was the unconventional format. Murder in the Family does not read like a normal story. Each "chapter" is a transcription of a broadcast of the show "Infamous- Who Killed Luke Ryder?" There are also e-mails between people involved on the show, voice-mail message transcriptions, screenshots of a reddit group discussing each episode, and text messages.
I read books for all of the stuff that goes on between the dialogue. For the point of view that allows insight into thoughts, feelings, observations, and memories. This book didn't have that. You were forced to read between the lines. Cara Hunter did a great job with this chosen format, but it wasn't my cup of tea.
Recommended for people who like true crime and people who don't mind the unconventional format.
My content warnings include - cursing, murder, and graphic detail of the body.
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
k_shimer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Mental illness, and Car accident
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Dementia, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
thebiblioboo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Racism, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Rape, Suicide, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
joannalouise'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
3.75
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Racism, Suicide, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
monarcadelibros's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
readwithbp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
martinkid45419's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Dementia, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury