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isotope_s's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The fact that he's looking for someone else to imitate is somewhat compelling to me, but it wasn't as nearly as good as the twist at the end of the book. In the end it just felt like the ending was inappropriate for the tone of the book like: "and everyone lived happily ever after" or something like that.
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
natalya_c14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
brynhayes's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
jacs63's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It was truely awful and so disappointing, as so many people rave about Lisa Jewell.
I borrowed this one from the library and saved my money, and I'm glad I did.
I read in the 'Acknowledgements' that she wasn't going to write a sequel, but she gave in to pressure from her fans. Well, she needs to develop a back-bone.
I gave the book 2 stars, just for the fact that I am sure LJ can write. I'm just not sure that this is her best work.
The first book was 'good'. A bit over-hyped, as all books are these days, with pages and pages of adulation from other famous authors and social media people.
I was mildly underwhelmed though, but thought it was 'ok.' A different type of story, but it went on a bit.
This book is so much worse.
Nothing actually happens in it.
It's so BORING.
So many plot holes.
Interpol are a bit 'pants', aren't they? Knowing all about Lucy and Henry etc but letting them travel back to the UK on false passports, and doing nothing.
Rachel's character was a waste of good paper.
I only read the book really, because her most intriguing character in the first book, Phin, might make an appearance. Except he doesn't. Not till the last 2 chapters or so. And he does nothing. What a wasted opportunity.
LJ introduces a new character, with the Detective investigating the case, but even he can't save the story. He's so under-written.
There's one suicide from a secondary character, who does it to save another character.
There is a character who rapes someone, but this isn't new. He did it in the last book.
And.........nothing else.
I can't believe anyone gave this 4 or 5 stars, but then again there no accounting for taste, as they say.
My recommendation is, give it a miss. It's awful.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
rochelleisreading's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
rosewhybx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Death of parent
helloits_jen's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage
readingwithtaco's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Rape and Gaslighting
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, and Violence
manonschuur's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder