Reviews tagging 'Death'

The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

5 reviews

hannahleewhite's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer and Death

Minor: Miscarriage

kjcrary's review

emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Death

Minor: Suicide

tagau's review

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Just finished "The Perfect Couple" by Elin Hilderbrand and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! I'm usually not one for contemporary fiction, but Hilderbrand's writing style had me hooked from the start. 

The book is a real page-turner - a classic whodunit that will keep you guessing until the very end. Hilderbrand has a way of doling out little tidbits of information throughout the story that will keep you on your toes and constantly reevaluating your theories. 

And let me tell you, I was wrong more times than I was right! The ending was definitely unexpected and a little sad, but it felt true to the story and left me thinking about it long after I finished the book. 

Overall, I would highly recommend "The Perfect Couple" - it's a great example of a well-done mystery with plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged.
 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Addiction, Blood, Dysphoria, Child death, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Grief, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Murder

morganjamiejones's review

mysterious medium-paced

• 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

3.0

 

Why did the cops decide so quickly? They didn't even speak to the house keeper and she was the key! What happened to Karen? Did Shooter and Celeste end up together? Merrit was pregnant and she drowned because of a stupid mistake! Absolurely devastating.

I loved reading this until the big reveal... it was extremely anti-climactic after all the build up. I'm so disappointed. This story is not a mystery, it's a tragedy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol

Moderate: Death

Minor: Miscarriage

rosegoes3's review

mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

It’s been a while since I’ve read a mystery, and this was a great way to get back into it. Extremely quick read - couldn’t put it down. Everytime i thought I had it figured out i was still a little bit off. 

Personally, i wish I had a little bit more from some of the characters I really liked, such as the bride’s parents, the pregnant sister-in-law, and the groom. 

The ending is satisfactory but still leaves you wanting a bit more. 

Really liked the inclusion of the chief. 

Difficult to track character development since it jumps around so much between characters and dates. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer and Infidelity

Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Suicide, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Miscarriage, and Death