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madisonrose1519's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Fast paced. Kept my attention, particularly after a really tough-to-beat reading slump.
Likeable characters. Weird to read a book from the perspective of so many young teens now that I’m an adult. But it was done very well. The perspective shifts were exceptionally written. Pip’s point of view sounded exactly like my own early teen diary entries. Skillful writing for sure.
I wasn’t blown away by the ending. The “red herrings” referred to by some reviews were quite obvious to me. I was not particularly shocked by the whodunnit. I would say the ending was satisfying and everything was tied up into a neat little bow. Personally, I like to be left a little mind-blown and frustrated by the ending of a mystery, but I can’t say I hated this ending. It just felt a smidge lackluster.
Overall glad I read it, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to a friend unless I was asked about it.
Likeable characters. Weird to read a book from the perspective of so many young teens now that I’m an adult. But it was done very well. The perspective shifts were exceptionally written. Pip’s point of view sounded exactly like my own early teen diary entries. Skillful writing for sure.
I wasn’t blown away by the ending. The “red herrings” referred to by some reviews were quite obvious to me. I was not particularly shocked by the whodunnit. I would say the ending was satisfying and everything was tied up into a neat little bow. Personally, I like to be left a little mind-blown and frustrated by the ending of a mystery, but I can’t say I hated this ending. It just felt a smidge lackluster.
Overall glad I read it, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to a friend unless I was asked about it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury
sydvaldez's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
akcurtis's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read Lisa Jewell knowing what I'm getting myself into, but somehow the "ick" factor of this book bothered me more than what I had previously read. As a mom of young girls, this book was hard to stomach at times. If you're looking for a satisfying resolution, this isn't the book for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Domestic abuse
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