deltaofneptune's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Upsetting read. There are superficial comparisons to Lolita, as they breach the same subject, but this book is much more of a laborious read due to sexual content that is markedly absent from Lolita. At no moment is the reader unaware of the sub/conscious drives that inform this predator's actions. Theres no relief from the protagonists depravity, the whole book is dedicated to her chase. The reader is painfully aware against their will of her predilections (explicitly). Her actions are premeditated, calculated, and shrewd.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Murder, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
This book was allegedly inspired by the case of Debra Lafave, whom the author went to high school with.oliaxe's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
adaxial's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
jodygerbig's review
4.0
Nutting does a nice job of keeping the psychopathic detachment going; however, some of the sexual obsessions were silly, and I kept waiting for the MC to have a side interest or a little depth.
mill_sas's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
eh it was okay. disgusting as i assumed it would be. idk what it is with authors and but it appears to be a theme that occurred in this book and end of alice. i hate celeste i hope she dies :p
Spoiler
references to fisting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia and Adult/minor relationship
sacchycats's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
So well-written, but I hated all the characters with my entire being. I'd be waving my hand at the screen in denial and disgust while continuing to scroll with the other. This book was definitely an interesting read, though, and perfect for people who are after dark, immoral stories and characters.
dani17731's review
4.0
I don't really know how to rate this book. The subject matter is disturbing, the main character is a hot mess, and I felt like I needed to take a shower after reading this.
BUT I laughed out loud many times and I couldn't help but be invested in watching this woman's downfall. As many others have stated, if the genders were reversed, this would've been a much different story. Regardless, I enjoyed this book...maybe "enjoy" is not the right word. It left an impression, that's for sure.
BUT I laughed out loud many times and I couldn't help but be invested in watching this woman's downfall. As many others have stated, if the genders were reversed, this would've been a much different story. Regardless, I enjoyed this book...maybe "enjoy" is not the right word. It left an impression, that's for sure.