scrollsofdragons's review against another edition
2.0
I would have voted three stars but Richard Montanari's sexism drew me off. He's not sexist? Tell me how not. He believes that every married woman should take their husband's name and if not, then it's not right. He establishes this through an character (from the doll shop) and by having every female carrying their husbands name. Including the main character.
The novel? Very good. Why was Annabelle naive and her brother not? Probably sexist again.
And why did he go by Mr. Marseille? That was never really addressed when it should be.
But everything else, was great. Engaging, entertaining, made me turn the page.
Drabacks? Wasn't that exciting to give it that four star rating.
So a less sexist author and made more exciting, definitely a four star. Sadly, I can only give it two.
The novel? Very good. Why was Annabelle naive and her brother not? Probably sexist again.
And why did he go by Mr. Marseille? That was never really addressed when it should be.
But everything else, was great. Engaging, entertaining, made me turn the page.
Drabacks? Wasn't that exciting to give it that four star rating.
So a less sexist author and made more exciting, definitely a four star. Sadly, I can only give it two.
melnee's review against another edition
5.0
If you have watched (and enjoyed) the anime Monster, please read this book
annevh's review against another edition
No this was too much. I love crime novels but not when the seem to revel in the violence, even when its written from the perspective of the killer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Gore, and Body horror
addypap's review against another edition
4.0
Engaging story and good character development - at times characters where a little stereotypical.
sarah_bear's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
roaming_rachael's review against another edition
5.0
It was one of the best murder mysteries/ psych thrillers I have listened to! It was a different layout too, which was interesting. I read the audiobook and The narrator did a GREAT job at all of the characters, especially the french etiquette of Annabelle and Mr Marseilles. Usually you are trying to figure out who the killers are, but instead you find out who right at the beginning, and their story slowly unfurls. You follow along with the police as different tips pop up. It was gripping. I recommend it for anyone who liked Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Where they found her.
rwegley's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lewis999's review against another edition
4.75
Well written but very dark. Check content warnings before reading.
j3ssjon3s's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely one of, if not THE best book I've ever read. I could write a detailed review but it'd end up being another book in itself. Great storyline, suspenseful, and phenomenal, very detailed writing by Richard Montanari. Just read it. So good.