heathermarie08's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is SO good! Throughout the whole book, you are guessing and suspicious of every character. Twists and turns, some that you absolutely don't see coming. The writing style is easy to read and just hooks you from the beginning and doesn't let go. The ending contains a couple "where are they now" moments which was wonderful to read as well. Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Kidnapping, Child death, Grief, Forced institutionalization, and Confinement
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Blood, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
readswithnatalieb's review
4.5
Looking for a read to get you out of a slump? Or are you in the mood to binge something? Because this is what you needed.
Gripping, twisty, and psychological, are just a few words I’d use to this book.
The story also includes my favorite kind of chapter swapping: alternate POVs. We see the world through Molly, and her daughter’s eyes. We witness Molly’s life and events leading up to her disappearance, after she was reported missing, only for her daughter to uncover what actually happen.
With it being a thriller, the pacing is expected to be quick! But sometimes, you hit a little snag. For Don’t Look For Me, I found the pacing to be absolutely perfect. I never once thought it was dragging on mainly because the creepy vibe Walker includes in her writing. It wasn’t too much, just enough to keep you guessing what was coming next.
Ultimately, I really liked the resolution. Even more so, I really appreciated how each family member was written, experiencing their own feelings while managing their individual grief. Walker definitely humanizes these characters in a clever way and I will for sure be reading her next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Alcohol, Murder, and Kidnapping
Minor: Infidelity
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