jenmat1197's review against another edition
2.0
This is a story of two sisters. Jane was a star as a young girl (think Shirley Temple). Then along came her younger sister, Blanche who was prettier and more talented. She started to get a lot of acting jobs and a lot of attention, and Jane was pushed to the side.
One night, Jane and Blanche are in a terrible car accident and Blanche is left paralyzed from the waist down. Everyone blames the accident on Jane - saying she caused it because she was jealous of Blanche's success. Over the last 20 years Jane has been caring for Blanche - closed up in Blanche's mansion. But Jane is unstable, and still holds a long grudge of Blanche's success. Things start to go downhill for the sisters. As Blanche tries to get outside help to get her away from her unstable sister, Jane becomes more dangerous.
This book was not that great It wasn't entertaining, and it wasn't well written. I know it was written in the 1960s, but it just wasn't that suspenseful. It was predictable, and none of the characters very likable.
I don't recommend it. I was glad to be finished with it.
One night, Jane and Blanche are in a terrible car accident and Blanche is left paralyzed from the waist down. Everyone blames the accident on Jane - saying she caused it because she was jealous of Blanche's success. Over the last 20 years Jane has been caring for Blanche - closed up in Blanche's mansion. But Jane is unstable, and still holds a long grudge of Blanche's success. Things start to go downhill for the sisters. As Blanche tries to get outside help to get her away from her unstable sister, Jane becomes more dangerous.
This book was not that great It wasn't entertaining, and it wasn't well written. I know it was written in the 1960s, but it just wasn't that suspenseful. It was predictable, and none of the characters very likable.
I don't recommend it. I was glad to be finished with it.
thee_eclectic_eccentric's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Torture, Murder, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Ableism
Moderate: Death and Animal death
Minor: Death of parent
tokujoe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
blueberry's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
kirstin's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vamaro's review against another edition
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
4.0
irmgardk's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
looneysoysauce's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5