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alittlebitofjessica's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-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
3.0
I’m a huge fan of Lisa Jewell and her novels, but this one just wasn’t at the same level as the others I’ve read. I really didn’t like the main character (Adrian), his opinions and behaviour was awful towards his wife(s) and kids! Poor Maya!
Felt a little bit different to the usual thriller style, and not one I’d really recommend unfortunately!
Felt a little bit different to the usual thriller style, and not one I’d really recommend unfortunately!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Eating disorder and Alcohol
Minor: Car accident
a_alves00's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
I enjoyed this book! I really did! But I'm also so annoyed at it!!
Adrian was so stuck-up and high up up his castle that he really thought that jumping from wife to wife would not upset anyone. He really thought that young children don't get affected by things like this, and to that a say... what a load of bullocks!! My guy misled poor Maya, sweet soul Maya, thinking that everything was lovey-dovey and then wonders why she didn't love him anymore? Give me a break!!
Also, like I know he was mostly to blame but the way Cat treated Maya? With those emails?? I sort of understand Otis' resentment and I can even understand why Cat would be upset bur those emails?? I'm sorry but that's absolutely ridiculous! And don't tell me she meant no harm because she knew exactly what she was doing. She was a whole 20+ year old and that's just bullying! And I don't care how many times she apologises and whatever Maya might have said to Abby about not blaming her. She was the reason why Maya died. Or potentially killed herself! And the way they just let her get away with it? No punishment? Nothing? And Caroline let her continue looking after the kids?? No, no, no, no, no. Like she said, she might as well have pushed Maya in front of that bus!
Anyway, sorry about the rant. These strong emotions are one of the reasons why I really did enjoy this book! But the lack of likeable characters really puts me off! I could easily give this a 4 star but I've thought it through and I'm not really sure it deserves that. Maybe one day I'll change my mind! 🤷🏽♀️
TW: death, abandonment, suicide (?), toxic relationship/friendship, emotional abuse, infidelity, bullying, alcohol
Adrian was so stuck-up and high up up his castle that he really thought that jumping from wife to wife would not upset anyone. He really thought that young children don't get affected by things like this, and to that a say... what a load of bullocks!! My guy misled poor Maya, sweet soul Maya, thinking that everything was lovey-dovey and then wonders why she didn't love him anymore? Give me a break!!
Also, like I know he was mostly to blame but the way Cat treated Maya? With those emails?? I sort of understand Otis' resentment and I can even understand why Cat would be upset bur those emails?? I'm sorry but that's absolutely ridiculous! And don't tell me she meant no harm because she knew exactly what she was doing. She was a whole 20+ year old and that's just bullying! And I don't care how many times she apologises and whatever Maya might have said to Abby about not blaming her. She was the reason why Maya died. Or potentially killed herself! And the way they just let her get away with it? No punishment? Nothing? And Caroline let her continue looking after the kids?? No, no, no, no, no. Like she said, she might as well have pushed Maya in front of that bus!
Anyway, sorry about the rant. These strong emotions are one of the reasons why I really did enjoy this book! But the lack of likeable characters really puts me off! I could easily give this a 4 star but I've thought it through and I'm not really sure it deserves that. Maybe one day I'll change my mind! 🤷🏽♀️
TW: death, abandonment, suicide (?), toxic relationship/friendship, emotional abuse, infidelity, bullying, alcohol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Suicide
gemin1reader's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Bullying, and Alcohol
Moderate: Eating disorder and Infertility
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