Reviews tagging 'Stalking'

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen

17 reviews

bitesizedbeet's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Suicide, Medical content, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Death, Gaslighting, Rape, and Stalking

buljangnan's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-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

2.0

Hendricks and Pekkanen’s writing flows pretty well but it’s exhausting to be stuck in the perspectives of someone so obnoxiously naïve (aka stupid), and another whose only trait is being manipulative.

that scum only got what was coming to him. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Murder, and Suicide

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Rape, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Sexual assault

Minor: Incest, Alcoholism, and Homophobia

cpachet's review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I always enjoy books from this duo, but I never rate them highly. A lot of characters felt disposable  in this book, probably because they were sort of treated like that by some of the main characters. These same supporting characters were a little flat/one note. The short flashbacks to capture their raisin d’être very much felt like ones you’d see on TV. But unfortunately, without the constant visual reminder of the screen, I often found myself asking who was who. So while the plot is character driven, most of the characters lack dimensionality so I found myself caring little about the outcome. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Stalking, and Rape

Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism

onemorepagecrew's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

You are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen was a grippy, fast-paced read.  I have been on a thriller streak lately and looking for plotlines that hold a tense atmosphere – this book did the trick.  

 

I would recommend going into this knowing as little as possible.  The story centers on a woman, Shay, who is befriended by two sisters who have the life Shay desires.  They become quick friends and it’s easy for Shay to say “yes” to their advice and help.  When things begin to seem a little off and Shay starts to pay closer attention, the suspense takes off. 

 

I listened on audio and would recommend that format.  The twists were not impossible to see coming, but they weren’t crystal clear either and I had fun trying to piece it all together. 

 

Content warnings: Suicide, Sexual assault, Murder, Stalking, Gaslighting 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Murder, Stalking, and Gaslighting

jamiejanae_6's review

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Toxic friendship, Violence, Rape, Medical content, Blood, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, and Cancer

kimveach's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic friendship

sallytiffany's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was good and got really gripping towards the end but moved very slowly and super confusing

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Violence

julienicole1106's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Violence, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

marla_reads's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• 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

2.5

Meh. ⁣
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⁣I took these pictures eighteen months ago and finally got around to reading You Are Not Alone this week. Can I get a pat on the back for that please?! ⁣
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⁣As for the book, I listened to it at max speed because I was BORED. You’ve got unlikeable characters, unrealistic and ridiculous coincidences and a plot that just wouldn’t wrap itself up. ⁣
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⁣I rated it three stars, but upon further reflection that’s probably way too generous! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Suicide, and Murder

jfamarant's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Murder, Rape, and Stalking

Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Medical content