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hanfour's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mpr2000's review against another edition
4.0
What would you do if you suspect that one of your old friends is a serial killer?
This is the story of Adeline who will return to her childhood’s village for a high school reunion and when she meets her old gang one of them is missing. And as they started to remember their time together, some stood up on their mind; he planned the perfect way to being a serial killer without being noticed. It seemed a joke in that moment, but now some people are appearing dead and he is missing like he said… Could it be a book more intriguing and dark? Because the joke didn’t end here, he said that the last victims should be one of them, one of the group of friends. So, who would be able to stop the killer before is too late?
The story is told between the past; with the memories of all the friends, showing their real character and all the secrets between them. While on the present we will follow the friends investigating the murders and trying to discern who would be the next victim. Or if they are seeing ghosts where there aren’t… What do you think?
This had been a twisted and gripping story; the characters are interesting and they are keeping a few secrets hidden to surprise the reader, of course!
I would not like to be on the skin of these friends, trying to discover if one of their oldest friend is a murderer. They have to accept that he was a little bit weird, but there’s a big step between being weird and being a killer, don’t you think?
So, be prepared for an original story that will make you to keep reading till the end of the book!
This is the story of Adeline who will return to her childhood’s village for a high school reunion and when she meets her old gang one of them is missing. And as they started to remember their time together, some stood up on their mind; he planned the perfect way to being a serial killer without being noticed. It seemed a joke in that moment, but now some people are appearing dead and he is missing like he said… Could it be a book more intriguing and dark? Because the joke didn’t end here, he said that the last victims should be one of them, one of the group of friends. So, who would be able to stop the killer before is too late?
The story is told between the past; with the memories of all the friends, showing their real character and all the secrets between them. While on the present we will follow the friends investigating the murders and trying to discern who would be the next victim. Or if they are seeing ghosts where there aren’t… What do you think?
This had been a twisted and gripping story; the characters are interesting and they are keeping a few secrets hidden to surprise the reader, of course!
I would not like to be on the skin of these friends, trying to discover if one of their oldest friend is a murderer. They have to accept that he was a little bit weird, but there’s a big step between being weird and being a killer, don’t you think?
So, be prepared for an original story that will make you to keep reading till the end of the book!
andrearbooks's review against another edition
3.0
The Killer You Know was a book I really, really wanted to love. It sounded like such a different and compelling thriller. Will says he wants to be a serial killer in high school. His classmates think it's a joke, but also, whoa dude. Fifteen years later, the gang makes it back home. Will isn't there, and they start to wonder if he pursue this path. Clues start to indicate that might have been the case. Going back and forth between the present and a dangerous game they played as kids, secrets are unveiled, as they all wonder what really happened with Will. Part of my error in reading this one was I spread it out too much. Given all the past and present, I should have read it in a tighter timeline, especially with the various timelines in the book. That said, I also found I just didn't connect with the characters. The plot moved along okay, but I just didn't feel many feels for the people that were involved. That might not have been the intent, but that connection also mean the thrills weren't so deep for me. If you are into thriller as a process though, this could be for you.
panicatthebookstore's review against another edition
4.0
"All of this started the night Will told us he was going to be a serial killer."
Another book with dual timelines and multiple POVs. The first timeline follows Adeline, Jen, Steve, Will, and Rupesh, all bored teens living in a small village with nothing much to do other than sit around watching movies. We jump between each of their POVs as we follow them right up to their last summer before going off to college, and how their friendships end. The second timeline is all but Will having a little reunion. Soon, they start reminiscing about the old days and start to wonder if Will really did make good on his promise to become a serial killer. They soon realise that sometimes the past should just be left in the past.
This one took some work to get thorough. It was a little long-winded and, in all honesty, probably could have been a bit shorter. Having said that, it was an enjoyable read. I couldn't help feeling a little disappointed with the ending, though.
Another book with dual timelines and multiple POVs. The first timeline follows Adeline, Jen, Steve, Will, and Rupesh, all bored teens living in a small village with nothing much to do other than sit around watching movies. We jump between each of their POVs as we follow them right up to their last summer before going off to college, and how their friendships end. The second timeline is all but Will having a little reunion. Soon, they start reminiscing about the old days and start to wonder if Will really did make good on his promise to become a serial killer. They soon realise that sometimes the past should just be left in the past.
This one took some work to get thorough. It was a little long-winded and, in all honesty, probably could have been a bit shorter. Having said that, it was an enjoyable read. I couldn't help feeling a little disappointed with the ending, though.
bethelizabethuk's review
1.0
The synopsis of this book sounded pretty interesting but oh wow was it boring. I was way longer than it needed to be and it just dragged. None of the characters were that interesting or likeable which made caring about their story impossible.
I guessed how it was all going to end because it was so obvious. The author basically had a big arrow saying this is the bad guy. I was hoping that because it was made so obvious there would be an added dramatic twist but unfortunately, there wasn’t.
Not one I would recommend. There are much better thrillers out there.
I received a copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review
I guessed how it was all going to end because it was so obvious. The author basically had a big arrow saying this is the bad guy. I was hoping that because it was made so obvious there would be an added dramatic twist but unfortunately, there wasn’t.
Not one I would recommend. There are much better thrillers out there.
I received a copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review
shelbfish5's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75