kersley's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual content, Body shaming, Child death, Infidelity, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment
dalmavatai's review against another edition
- 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
From part two, the pace definitely picked up and I mostly enjoyed my time reading it, although I didn't really connect with the characters so I didn't much care about domestic stuff in their lives or their relationships, plus I thought the descriptions were a bit overwritten at times and I was just like, okay can we move on now.
The last third of the book was by far the best part, very adventurous and well paced. I got through that portion in one day because I couldn't wait to find out what happened. I will say that I didn't see the main twist coming and I thought it was somewhat satisfying, however, I do think this book is a bit overhyped because I did not find it as shocking as other people seemed to have. It was okay but I was expecting something a bit more groundbreaking [cue the clip from The Devil Wears Prada with Meryl Streep].
Overall, I'm a bit unimpressed with this book due to the hype, but I did enjoy reading the second half, particularly the last third, so maybe I'll pick up more from this author if she has some faster paced books. I'd recommend this one to fans of slow-burn mysteries, adult readers with spouses and/or kids (who will be able to relate to the main characters), and lovers of emotional and/or hard-hitting mystery/thrillers.
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence
julied's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
mattajc's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Blood
elinkerjuu's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
rodiemom's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, and Rape
novellenovels's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence