emjameson's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
beccavivian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
machayla's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
maisierp_'s review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
readingqueen83's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed reading this novel! Had some twists at the end!
kerryppayne's review against another edition
4.0
A small-town, where everyone knows everyone, idyllic, quiet, safe; the place of your dreams. But behind the perfectly manicured lawns, and brightly coloured houses are dark secrets; and these kind of secrets don’t stay buried when someone turns up dead in their own kitchen.
I am a huge fan of Lisa Jewell, her books are some of the best thriller/mysteries out and I’m never left disappointed; and watching you was no different. She kept me on my toes, moving the story along quickly and making me suspicious of everyone - except for who I should have been suspicious about. I was completely surprised by the ending, the clues were littered all throughout the book and I missed every. single. one. Her writing style draws me in and keeps me there until the last page. The characters were all interesting, intense, mostly likeable in some way and she touches on mental health in a way I’ve not experienced before. She teaches us that people aren’t at all what you think on first (or second) glance, and the ones who seem the sweetest often aren’t, and the bad guys, well maybe they aren’t bad guys after all. She has a way of story telling that keeps you wanting to read the next chapter, no matter how little sleep you’re going to get as a result. Highly recommend.
I am a huge fan of Lisa Jewell, her books are some of the best thriller/mysteries out and I’m never left disappointed; and watching you was no different. She kept me on my toes, moving the story along quickly and making me suspicious of everyone - except for who I should have been suspicious about. I was completely surprised by the ending, the clues were littered all throughout the book and I missed every. single. one. Her writing style draws me in and keeps me there until the last page. The characters were all interesting, intense, mostly likeable in some way and she touches on mental health in a way I’ve not experienced before. She teaches us that people aren’t at all what you think on first (or second) glance, and the ones who seem the sweetest often aren’t, and the bad guys, well maybe they aren’t bad guys after all. She has a way of story telling that keeps you wanting to read the next chapter, no matter how little sleep you’re going to get as a result. Highly recommend.
macneill___rae's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this story but really shouldn't have listened to it as an audiobook. Wasn't the greatest. Because of the audiobook I dropped it from a 4/5 to a 3/5.
lucyg1805's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0