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letyreadsbooks's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
In this book, we get to read about Malcolm, who co-owns a bookstore in Boston. Some time before the story began, Malcolm wrote a blog about the perfect eight murders (based on classic mystery books). The story begins with a FBI officer in his business questioning him about the blog post as there have been some murders similar to the ones posted in his blog.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story; the story had great twists while others were easily predictable. Can't wait to read more books written by Peter Swanson.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual assault
mrs_faith_owens's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
sandysmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cleverly plotted murder mystery, but unfortunately, not one of Swansons' finest.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
anissawren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Stalking
Minor: Ableism and Fatphobia
leahlovesloslibros's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cursing and Death of parent
Additional TW/CW: rape of a minor (somewhat depicted), strained parent relationship, brief JKR referencekateea7536's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
julieyael's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.75
Though, without spoiling, I would say that the last chapters with the « big reveal » where a bit underwhelming for me.
I did not find out the explanation, and was surprised, but I was expecting something a little bit more impressive.
A good read, which makes me want to read more from this author.
Graphic: Drug use, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Minor: Outing
flutelover32's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
queenbookbuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Car accident, and Murder
catriona176's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol