ktjohnson's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ainrosle's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The thing about Alice Feeney's books is that it is really either a hit or a miss for me. I've read 3 of her books and have come to the conclusion that my only favorite is Daisy Darker.
I do however understand the appeal & why some people would REALLY rave and speak about her books highly. There are usually plenty of plot twists that are uncalled for in her books but it usually is a stretch.
I really do not enjoy the "His" version of this story because he was just there as a distraction & was pretty much unnecessary. I will say that the last chapter truly threw me off guard and I had the wrong killer in mind all along, which was similar to Daisy Darker only that I enjoyed the writing and characters in there better than this one.
I do however understand the appeal & why some people would REALLY rave and speak about her books highly. There are usually plenty of plot twists that are uncalled for in her books but it usually is a stretch.
I really do not enjoy the "His" version of this story because he was just there as a distraction & was pretty much unnecessary. I will say that the last chapter truly threw me off guard and I had the wrong killer in mind all along, which was similar to Daisy Darker only that I enjoyed the writing and characters in there better than this one.
asteinke's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
madlarge's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tb171's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.25