merinod's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-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
3.0
cynicalnovas's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
cdibble's review against another edition
3.0
Go into this book to believe the unrealistic and you’ll enjoy it
b00kgrl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
miyu_sato's review against another edition
Didn’t want to read a book about a woman forming an unhealthy attachment to a married couple (especially after reading ‘The Death of a Bookseller’ recently).
donnamallery's review
2.0
This is one of the last books by Hurst I haven’t read mainly due to the poor rating. After reading it, I can see that most people would be turned off by the outrageous plot. I, however, having an affection for Hurst’s books, was willing to let that go. BUT, once I got to the end, I realized I would have to give a low rating too. The final twist was so irritating! I guess I’m glad I read it as I’ll read all of his books, but this is definitely one of my least favorites by him.
graceloughland's review
2.0
Can't say I didn't see the ending coming. Listened on 1.5speed to just get to the end.
I don't think myself and Daniel Hurst will continuing our book relationship.
I don't think myself and Daniel Hurst will continuing our book relationship.
chasegum's review
1.0
IT'S SO BAD THAT I WANT TO GIVE YOU A ZERO. BUT I CANT, SO I GIVE YOU A ONE.
I'm MAD, like extremely angry at what I just read. This book had such an interesting concept. A waitress who herself was a victim of infidelity and by her previous husband now seeking to do the same to picture-perfect couples and makes the wives experience the same feeling she did (sometimes killing them too). Moreover, the couple in this book that she sought after also had their own skeletons in their own closet which raised the stakes of the book as it progressed. The entire reading experience was great and I just needed a good twist. And Hurst did not deliver at all. The "twist" was something I saw from miles away but hoped he wouldn't actually use.... BUT HE DID! It's not even like he referred to the who done it character in a clever or discreet way. This character was so painfully odd and out of the ordinary that the idea of them having any involvement was too good to be true. BUT IT ACTUALLY BEING THEM WAS SUCH A CHEAP WAY TO END THE BOOK. I don't even regularly read thrillers/mysteries (this is the 2nd one I've read ever) and I'm so disappointed. I initially enjoyed the fast pacing of this book, but maybe it would have done better with an extra 50-70 pages (to at least develop a better motive for the final killer). This is the first one-star I've ever given and I didn't expect it to be for this book, but any expectations I had going in, were ruined in the last 10 pages :(
I'm MAD, like extremely angry at what I just read. This book had such an interesting concept. A waitress who herself was a victim of infidelity and by her previous husband now seeking to do the same to picture-perfect couples and makes the wives experience the same feeling she did (sometimes killing them too). Moreover, the couple in this book that she sought after also had their own skeletons in their own closet which raised the stakes of the book as it progressed. The entire reading experience was great and I just needed a good twist. And Hurst did not deliver at all. The "twist" was something I saw from miles away but hoped he wouldn't actually use.... BUT HE DID! It's not even like he referred to the who done it character in a clever or discreet way. This character was so painfully odd and out of the ordinary that the idea of them having any involvement was too good to be true. BUT IT ACTUALLY BEING THEM WAS SUCH A CHEAP WAY TO END THE BOOK. I don't even regularly read thrillers/mysteries (this is the 2nd one I've read ever) and I'm so disappointed. I initially enjoyed the fast pacing of this book, but maybe it would have done better with an extra 50-70 pages (to at least develop a better motive for the final killer). This is the first one-star I've ever given and I didn't expect it to be for this book, but any expectations I had going in, were ruined in the last 10 pages :(
wenndyh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5