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megwilli's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content and Infidelity
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, Murder, Abandonment, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Infidelity, and Emotional abuse
ruth_power's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Stalking
hufflesnoot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Violence, and Child abuse
Minor: Rape and Murder
fbzcab'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
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Violence
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, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, and Stalking
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: Rape, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Stalking, Violence, Murder, and Alcoholism
ina_midnight_reader'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
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Toxic relationship