bek67's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
2.5
This book started strong for me but really ended without much UMPH (for lack of a better word). The prose-pretty ordinary which is ok, but that is where everything just stalled for me. Where is the meaningful riveting dialogue, the laugh out loud moments amid the serious nature of the book, the lively conversation between characters??? 2.5 stars as the premise was interesting and I did finish it but I wasn't satisfied with it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Violence
sambo_0103's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Drug abuse
amberlfaris's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug use and Violence
francanread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
teammercury9546's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
krys_kilz's review against another edition
mysterious
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
3.5
This thriller was fine, it just wasn't particularly memorable for me. While the concept was intriguing, the characters weren't as strong as Clark's other thriller The Lies I Tell, which I enjoyed a lot more. The pacing also felt a little off for me, just a bit too slow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, and Misogyny
Minor: Murder and Fire/Fire injury
spaceykate's review against another edition
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
it wasn't anything to write home about for me, but probably the best book club selection so far. fast-paced despite the dreaded historical time jumps and flip-flop narrator perspectives (every book we read i s2g). the whole time i thought but i guess not? it also felt like we should and i'm major side-eyeing the author for that.
Spoiler
the abusive ex caused the plane crash or purposefully sent claire on a plane known for issues in hopes it would crash to gain a sympathy vote for his senatorial ruleSpoiler
praise danielle by the end of the book for trying to help claire in the end despite feeding into claire's husband's abuse by reporting when she was late to things and never offering help despite knowing claire was being physically abused for YEARS
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug use
sthartsema's review against another edition
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
theportalmaster's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Hmm… I am not sure how to feel about this book. The writing was very enjoyable and easy to read through but there wasn’t much happening for some of the book. I think it had so much more potential for a denser and more intriguing plot but it wasn’t bad either way. I’m glad at least one of them truly made it in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
bookish_kay417's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse