smixter88's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Let me start by saying you 100% need to check for trigger warnings. Honestly, if you just read what the book is about, you'll immediately know at least one of them, but there are several severe ones. I have this really bad habit of not reading what a book is about, and just reading it because it's a thriller or its been recommended a lot. That's what happened here. With that said, I know this is marked as a psychological thriller. It's absolutely not. This book made me feel like I was going to vomit multiple times. It's a heavy read. The things in this book are horrific. I can honestly say I don't recommend this book. They are not just mentioned here and there, it's the entire book. That being said, I'll get into why I gave it a five star. Lucinda Berry's writing is beautiful. The emotions she wants you to feel, you do.
Disgust ✔️
Saddness ✔️
Happiness ❌️ *because it doesn't exist here*
Rage ✔️
Empathy for certain people ✔️
Hatred ✔️
Love ❌️ *again didn't exist*
Depressed ✔️
See the pattern?
You see this book from the mothers perspective, and her literally trying to save her son, only to realize...
I hated and I do mean hated the ending for many reasons. Again, I don't think I was ever meant to like it. I'm honestly confused as to why this book exists. And why the f*ck did I not read what it was about? I would have NEVER read this book. I'll learn my lesson eventually.
Disgust ✔️
Saddness ✔️
Happiness ❌️ *because it doesn't exist here*
Rage ✔️
Empathy for certain people ✔️
Hatred ✔️
Love ❌️ *again didn't exist*
Depressed ✔️
See the pattern?
You see this book from the mothers perspective, and her literally trying to save her son, only to realize...
I hated and I do mean hated the ending for many reasons. Again, I don't think I was ever meant to like it. I'm honestly confused as to why this book exists. And why the f*ck did I not read what it was about? I would have NEVER read this book. I'll learn my lesson eventually.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Drug use, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault
chryses28's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A very intense, heartbreaking read that will leave a mark on you days after finishing it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Vomit, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Pedophilia, and Emotional abuse
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