skiingsarah's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
c_dog's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook
I’m having a hard time deciding how I feel about this book. It was a quick, mostly interesting read. However, I really didn’t like any of the characters by the end. Also, the twist of Elsie being an unreliable narrator feels forced - how much of her story are you supposed to believe is in her head? I don’t mind an unreliable narrator when done correctly, but the reveal felt rushed and it seems like you’re supposed to disregard actual conversations she had vs just getting her misinterpretations of events.
I’m having a hard time deciding how I feel about this book. It was a quick, mostly interesting read. However, I really didn’t like any of the characters by the end. Also, the twist of Elsie being an unreliable narrator feels forced - how much of her story are you supposed to believe is in her head? I don’t mind an unreliable narrator when done correctly, but the reveal felt rushed and it seems like you’re supposed to disregard actual conversations she had vs just getting her misinterpretations of events.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
Sylvie Monroe is finally in a happy relationship and her professional goals are within reach. That is until her oldest friend Tess exacts a promise that threatens to derail Sylvie's life. Despite her intentions to not follow through with what Tess asks of her, Sylvie is unable to disappoint her friend. Unfortunately, her latest court case has unsettling parallels to her own past that make it difficult for her concentrate. The chapters of this engaging mystery alternate with the aftermath of a deadly New Year's Eve party. With an absolutely jaw-dropping plot-twist, Harriet Tyce brings this suspenseful mystery to a stunning conclusion.
heather_j_fitt's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
hansktla's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
nightingale25's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.0