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chrisljm's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is me supporting women’s rights and wrongs.
I really enjoyed Jane as a narrator, how cold and logical she could be intermixed with her dry humor. She’s a fascinating character and honestly I see parts of myself in her, which is probably why I loved her so much.
I wanted that loser Steven to kill himself, and despite him not doing that I was still satisfied by what he was served.
I really enjoyed Jane as a narrator, how cold and logical she could be intermixed with her dry humor. She’s a fascinating character and honestly I see parts of myself in her, which is probably why I loved her so much.
I wanted that loser Steven to kill himself, and despite him not doing that I was still satisfied by what he was served.
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
novi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
I was expecting this to be a thriller. I guess you could say that, but it's more of a revenge story, a slow one, and we weren't sure what will we get. Is it murder? Is it something else?
I appreciate the concept and intention, but I hope it could have more action or suspense, and/or have something more in the writing. I like the sarcastic tone, but I was hoping for more. More of what, I don't really know.
Oh, I finally read this because someone said that the main character is very like Eleanor Oliphant (from Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine), and after reading this, I get why it seems like that, but Jane is way more high functioning than Eleanor.
I appreciate the concept and intention, but I hope it could have more action or suspense, and/or have something more in the writing. I like the sarcastic tone, but I was hoping for more. More of what, I don't really know.
Oh, I finally read this because someone said that the main character is very like Eleanor Oliphant (from Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine), and after reading this, I get why it seems like that, but Jane is way more high functioning than Eleanor.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Incest, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
missingno's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
An interesting and cathartic read!
The book tackles misogyny, toxic masculinity, emotional abuse, and Christians abusing their faith to keep others powerless in a very cathartic way. The main character, despite being a sociopath, becomes very relatable just due to shared experiences with misogyny in the workplace and during the dating process. The catharsis comes as the plot flips the narrative on its head: the MC is using the misogyny and abuse patterns to her own advantage to manipulate her target into giving her what she wants.
There was only one moment in the book that didn't quite jive with me (the scene at the hunting hut in the forest), but aside from that Stone created a fascinating protagonist who you can't help but cheer on as she plans and plots the ruin of a mediocre, abusive man.
The ending was satisfying and a happy one, in my opinion, as well as nicely set up. Stone's writing chops as a romance author become clearly apparent in how she writes her characters and their relationship interactions, and it adds to the overall experience in a very positive way.
The book tackles misogyny, toxic masculinity, emotional abuse, and Christians abusing their faith to keep others powerless in a very cathartic way. The main character, despite being a sociopath, becomes very relatable just due to shared experiences with misogyny in the workplace and during the dating process. The catharsis comes as the plot flips the narrative on its head: the MC is using the misogyny and abuse patterns to her own advantage to manipulate her target into giving her what she wants.
There was only one moment in the book that didn't quite jive with me (the scene at the hunting hut in the forest), but aside from that Stone created a fascinating protagonist who you can't help but cheer on as she plans and plots the ruin of a mediocre, abusive man.
The ending was satisfying and a happy one, in my opinion, as well as nicely set up. Stone's writing chops as a romance author become clearly apparent in how she writes her characters and their relationship interactions, and it adds to the overall experience in a very positive way.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide
aphreandthebooks's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Suicide
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