nicolesbookreviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Mental illness, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Animal death, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Incest, Alcohol, Murder, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
keen'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: Blood, Emotional abuse, Grief, Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Violence, Child abuse, Confinement, and Torture
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Abandonment, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Pedophilia
Minor: Medical content, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicide attempt
dfrancis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Death, Confinement, and Mental illness
Moderate: Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Pedophilia, Animal death, Death of parent, and Grief
lmshearer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Spoiler
In reading the afterward, I appreciate the story even more. I like the concept of turning the ableist trope of DID so often used in the horror/thriller on its head. I was also so grateful at the main character reveal as it assuaged my conflicting empathy toward a presumed serial killer/pedophile. Like the author, I really liked Ted from the start, so having him turn out the victim in so many regards solidified my affection for him.Graphic: Mental illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Torture