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zoejjj's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It was a good thriller but 100% reads like a YA (which it is so no judgement. I don’t think I could handle an adult true thriller because I am a wuss at heart) I feel no real attachment to the characters which doesn’t mean they were poorly written I just never clicked with them.
The emotions all seemed heavy handed and forced. Emma’s trauma was probably written very accurately, it seems like the author did a lot of research, but my eyes just glazed over the pages worth of describing her panic.
I don’t know. I don’t want to be mean because it was an enjoyable book. It was a quick and easy read aside from the two incredibly graphic murders that were described. It was fun but it wasn’t AMAZING. Does that make sense?
The emotions all seemed heavy handed and forced. Emma’s trauma was probably written very accurately, it seems like the author did a lot of research, but my eyes just glazed over the pages worth of describing her panic.
I don’t know. I don’t want to be mean because it was an enjoyable book. It was a quick and easy read aside from the two incredibly graphic murders that were described. It was fun but it wasn’t AMAZING. Does that make sense?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
the_crooked_neighbor's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Very much the book I needed to get out of a reading slump. It is a fast-paced book that can be read, and should be read, in only a couple of sittings. It gave me Hannibal (the tv show) vibes, which I loved. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. The treatment of the gore was perfect for me, as we mostly see it through the eyes of a squeamish person, we get detail, but not gross detail. It was totally out of my comfort zone, but the author did such a great job that I am really glad I picked up a physical copy. I will almost definitely re-read this one, which is a rarity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, and Medical trauma
kennedyb159's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Medical trauma
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
thereadingshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
Minor: Animal death