haleymn68's review against another edition
3.0
The ending was disappointing and left me wanting more. I feel like major plot points were left unresolved or poorly explained. Maybe that’s the point? I did like how it was written from multiple points of view though
mckiheather's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
0.5
The idea of the plot itself was okay, I did expect more it to be more of a mystery book than centered around the family dynamics. The characters themselves were the hardest part because I just could not enjoy hearing from any of their perspectives, which made it hard to get invested in the story since it revolved so heavily around the family dynamics and drama.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Xenophobia, Hate crime, Alcohol, Rape, Dementia, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cancer, Gaslighting, Genocide, Blood, Kidnapping, and Grief
camilleward's review against another edition
2.0
the book is marketed as a murder-mystery, however, it would be better described as a family drama. it kind of reminded me of the show Succession, but more boring, confusing, and anticlimactic
_tatumadelle_'s review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me turning the page. However, I found that it didn’t really have anything very significant happening. I recommend it to anyone who like a laid back relatable read.
smd's review against another edition
3.0
This was a solid summer read. It reminded me a little of Big Little Lies in the way it was told. None of the characters were particularly likeable, and there was a sort of weird sub-plot that kept getting in the way, but not a bad way to spend a day on the beach, reading this.
Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
literaryliz's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-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
2.75
juju1030's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a great story, told by the different characters. I've always enjoyed books like this. It helps you better learn the different characters and how they feel or think. The many secrets and mysteries of each character and the story kept me reading until the very end.
randi701's review against another edition
3.0
I was interested and liking it but something about the way things were revealed at the end just wasn't satisfying to me.
missmomo's review
2.0
I was a bit disappointed by this novel - the beginning of it made me feel as though there was quite the mystery to be unravelled as I went through it, but it never quite came to be. The prose was certainly good, continually drawing me through it, and I was certainly interested in what happened next, but I constantly found myself wondering ‘what is the point?’. The mysteries seemed basic at best, leaving me with more questions than answers, and I was left empty-handed by the end.
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