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sevireene's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
norainnorvelt's review against another edition
3.0
Liked the flashbacks, really interesting story and I loved the character growth in that story line, but I can’t stand Andrea. (the book Andrea not you Andrea my dear
lilbookishdragon's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
tania2atee's review against another edition
4.0
Karin Slaughter is one of my favourite thriller authors. I have read a lot of her books and every single one of them sucks me in from the beginning. They are not for the faint of heart, and leave you guessing almost until the end, every time! Some of my past favourites include Pretty Girls, Blindsighted, Kisscut, and the entire Grant County series. I picked up Pieces of Her and it made it's way to the front of my list of "books to read".
The book follows Andrea and her mother Laura as they find themselves in the middle of a random violent attack and then life as Andrea knows it, changes. Everything she thought she knew about her mother is in question and it leaves her scrambling for answers.
The plot of this book isn't what I'm used to from Slaughter. There are dual stories happening and the reader moves back and forth between 1986 and 2018. There were times where I didn't see the connection between the two plots, but always knew that the author always had one.
As Andrea follows her mother's cryptic instructions, she finds she's on the run. During her journey, she peels back the layers of who her mother is and why her life feels like it's a puzzle she never knew about, leaving her questioning everything.
The plot in 1986 follows a woman in search of her own answers, ready to do whatever it takes for the family she lost. The man who will pay for those answers is a prominent and wealthy business man; and Slaughter does a spectacular job unveiling the consequences of his family's dysfunction.
While this book is not full of as many plot twists and shocking events as I'm used to from the writer (don't worry, there still are a few), I still really liked it. Different can be good, and I think the character development is still something Slaughter does well. She paints the picture for you in vivid colour and you can't help be become invested in the outcome.
The cover of this book indicates that it's coming to Netflix, so I'm excited to see one of her books come to life.
The book follows Andrea and her mother Laura as they find themselves in the middle of a random violent attack and then life as Andrea knows it, changes. Everything she thought she knew about her mother is in question and it leaves her scrambling for answers.
The plot of this book isn't what I'm used to from Slaughter. There are dual stories happening and the reader moves back and forth between 1986 and 2018. There were times where I didn't see the connection between the two plots, but always knew that the author always had one.
As Andrea follows her mother's cryptic instructions, she finds she's on the run. During her journey, she peels back the layers of who her mother is and why her life feels like it's a puzzle she never knew about, leaving her questioning everything.
The plot in 1986 follows a woman in search of her own answers, ready to do whatever it takes for the family she lost. The man who will pay for those answers is a prominent and wealthy business man; and Slaughter does a spectacular job unveiling the consequences of his family's dysfunction.
While this book is not full of as many plot twists and shocking events as I'm used to from the writer (don't worry, there still are a few), I still really liked it. Different can be good, and I think the character development is still something Slaughter does well. She paints the picture for you in vivid colour and you can't help be become invested in the outcome.
The cover of this book indicates that it's coming to Netflix, so I'm excited to see one of her books come to life.
randywgravitz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
missdaniellexo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy
thywoes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
In multiple points I actually wanted to give up and just not finish this book but I’m glad I did not. I think it’s a problem with Slaughter’s recent books that every seems like it was at a slow pace. This one was deliberately done to put the puzzle pieces together jumping back to the past moving up to the present. The climax and the ending was fun but it was not really did climatic for me. I wish this book was shorter than two hundred pages. Andy was testing my patience for barely speaking, snivelling, and crying most of the time. I get why though but she was barely a vital plot point so.