Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda

13 reviews

notlikethebeer's review against another edition

dark 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? It's complicated

3.0

As a big fan of thrillers and mysteries, I was really intrigued by the idea of one told in reverse, particularly - as the blurb implied, or at least to me? - the protagonist was discovering some of the secrets along with the reader. I definitely wasn't let down by the form, it was really interesting and a creative way of changing things up! I do think the plot was quite predictable, and not all of it made complete sense to me? But I enjoyed it nonetheless.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Dementia, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Miscarriage

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.75

I was afraid at the beginning of this book that the whole story-out-of-order thing was going to be gimmicky, but I was totally hooked. The writing isn't overly flowery, but it absolutely kept me on my toes. The main character totally needs to get herself together, which felt really real and human. Would def read this one again because I imagine it's a different experience in book form. It would also be interesting to read it in the correct order.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Dementia, Murder, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Sexual content, Blood, Self harm, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness

karly_ackley's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Miscarriage

Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Child abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Car accident, Vomit, Death, and Gun violence

gail_dancer's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

2.5

The timespan of the book runs backwards which is confusing to digest. The plot twist of who killed Corrinne was a surprise but I still found the overall story lacklustre and the characters a bit thin. The protagonist Nic was messy. I probably liked Laura the most but even she had a dark side. 2.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Death, Dementia, and Murder

Minor: Suicide and Gun violence

whitneyrobson's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer and Death

Minor: Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Cancer, and Death of parent

britnidudley's review

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Miscarriage

kaelizaco's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Toxic friendship, Grief, Pregnancy, Car accident, Death of parent, Dementia, Cancer, Terminal illness, Violence, and Vomit

rosytosey's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Mental illness, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Violence

Minor: Physical abuse, Suicide, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Gun violence

a_win_in_clear_rain's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Murder, Death, and Car accident

Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Cursing, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, and Pregnancy

jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Death, Blood, Suicide, Stalking, Murder, Grief, Infidelity, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Dementia, and Child abuse