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juanlli's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
shereads_theworld's review
1.0
Did not finish.
I tried, I really did. But as someone who doesn't watch films (or Netflix, or TV at all) this was out of my scope of knowledge and there was so much going on that I didn't understand.
It's very complex and is written with a lot of knowledge which I admire, but just not focused on my interests and I felt overwhelmed and confused.
I tried, I really did. But as someone who doesn't watch films (or Netflix, or TV at all) this was out of my scope of knowledge and there was so much going on that I didn't understand.
It's very complex and is written with a lot of knowledge which I admire, but just not focused on my interests and I felt overwhelmed and confused.
stbeaners's review
2.0
There is so much going on in this story. I appreciated the language, and the main character is developed enough to care about her. But as much as the author tried to link her childhood trauma to the current happenings the only thing that made sense was her self-defense classes. I was actually most interested in David. Wouldn’t recommend but wouldn’t steer anyone away.
melby's review against another edition
Just didn’t care about this woman and her messy story
lindyleethechickadee's review against another edition
Just not very good. Confusing.
whatjennisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
crafalsk264's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Jane Browning is CEO of a company which organizes large events such as the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival. Trouble is she is CEO because the company’s previous CEO has been removed due to sexual harassment and others from the Board and administrative officers have conflicts of interest. She assumes control on the day before the Festival kicks off. Her long term partner has disappeared and is not answering his phone.The Board has denied showing to a protest film in response to China’s request. There are government securities agents showing up to audit the Company’s books. A company board member is accused by a hotel maid who is subsequently deported.
Jane is doing her best to manage the Festival but she finds that her decisions are being reversed. She is attacked by a Board member and her estranged husband (brother of her current boyfriend). Some of the characters were likable and improve throughout the duration of the novel while some of are just mean. There are also a lot of characters and several subplots that don’t get as much attention. This book is described as a “modern feminist thriller.” This is the debut novel of this author published in Fall 2021. The novel was selected as a Top Pick of Canadian Living. Recommend to readers who enjoy thrillers, Canada, feminism, sexual harassment and violence.
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