Reviews

The End of Alice by A.M. Homes

mossyuniform1999's review

challenging dark emotional fast-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

3.0

amydunneisdead's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

howifeelaboutbooks's review

4.0

The blurb of this book initially caught my attention, but by the time I was halfway through, I was sure I'd be too disgusted to finish. It is graphic, yes, but once I read past that to the underlying emotional story, I was hooked. The end of the book was absolutely amazing. After reading the final sentence, I had to sit back and let it all sink in. My mind needed time to absorb the details, untangle the web, and completely enjoy the story that had just been told to me. This book is unforgettable.

zandrsn's review

dark 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

lesclaire_'s review against another edition

dark 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

2.0

despite the fact that it is indeed well written, this book only exists to shock. please know that if you choose to read it  that nothing will be gained from the experience. 

klain's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

4.0

thelifeoftabia's review

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I would love if I could scrub this book from my memory. The sinister nature of being in the mind of a pedophile is somewhere I never want to be again. I’m rating it a 3 however, because the writing is good and keeps you on your toes, the dark side of humanity is out on full display and it’s not something we are used to seeing, and the last bit of the book is something that, unfortunately, stays in my mind. Not for the weak of heart, very graphic details. Read something cozy after to make you feel better.

kyracoty's review

dark tense fast-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

3.75

allowvera's review

4.0

I’m not sure what to really say about this book. I’m not sure what exactly was true or a figment of the narrator’s imagination and insanity which further contributes to my confusion in how I feel about it. It was beautifully written though! I know a lot of people talk about how triggering and gory it is but I didn’t feel like it was overdone, misplaced, or gratuitous. Fans of Lolita would really enjoy it and it shares a similar feel but there are elements that make it very much one of a kind and I think that is what I enjoyed most; a new take on a topic that is usually and understandably shied away from.

hazysreadingtime's review against another edition

challenging dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5