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whoroine's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.0
I like the book's concept, the main twist and the main relationship but it's nothing special. It's a mundane exploration of small town psyches; one of those thrillers that's more mystery than thrill (my preference). The audio narration is near perfect that the villain's intentions outshone their ridiculousness for a second. The ending was the book's weakest point along with the passages told through the victims' povs. I guess it was to give them a sense of humanity, characterization beyond their deaths, but the anecdotes were too short and frivolous creating unnecessary filler. The mystery is not good but the message - ham-fisted as it may be - is.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
carolined56's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Grief, and Murder
lampbee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Good :) Middle of the road mystery which was what I wanted / expected. The ending was a little too predictable and wasn’t all that satisfying but it was still good :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Detailed description of the death penalty and an execution that was an understandable downershutupiamreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Amy Engel is incredible at writing mysteries with a lot of heart. I love how her books are short but always pack an emotional punch. I loved The Familiar Dark slightly more because of the snowy setting, but I Did It For You was great!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide, and Murder