chireadsandchill's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Stalking, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Body horror, Death, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, and Sexual content
sarame's review
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I read this as it was a pick by my online bookclub. I read a fair few thrillers and don't mind some dark and graphic content but this was just horrible. Put that together with hateful characters and a very weak, convoluted plot that just didn't hang together, and this was my absolute least favourite read of 2021. I only persevered to the end because I wanted to join my bookclub discussion!
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
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