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carlatemis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, Body shaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcohol, and Classism
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
lemurdance's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What begins as the sweet stories of a man deeply in love with his partner gradually reveals itself to be a first-person narrative of an escalating stalker. Mike's earnestness is almost ingratiating to the reader, as he insists everything that's happened since they broke up, including V's marriage, is part of an elaborate puzzle she has set up for him. Were we reading this from V's perspective, everything in me would scream RED FLAGS to her; instead we are stuck waiting to see what Mike's delusions will lead to next.
This tale evoked feelings of sympathy, pity, disgust, hopefulness, and horror. It is truly a rollercoaster from beginning to end and is a prime example of a psychological thriller in all the best ways.
I almost didn't want to love this book because of how emotionally difficult it was at times, but it is so exquisitely dark and twisty that I have nothing but praise for Araminta Hall and can't wait to read more from her.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
isyrein's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I thought I wouldn’t enjoy this book, but I feel it’s fitting to rate it a 3.75. It was a good read, but I’m not searching to pick it up anytime soon.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Stalking, Murder, and Gaslighting
shoshin's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
pinkberryoasis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Stalking