parasolcrafter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
oh, i really did love this book so much <3 i dont read many thrillers like this book, but as far as i can remember this is the only thriller-esque book ive ever read that ive actually been able to figure things out myself without plot points being either completely explained to me, or with the plot points actually having nothing to do with the book. i enjoyed being on the journey this book took me on because as i read it i was able to piece things together with the information we were given, and it lead to the book unfolding in a very realistic way. its also a unique take on, slightly, horror. its not really a scary book per se, but the reality of what happens in it is its own Kind of horror. this is one of those stories im going to remember for a long time because its just so well-crafted and written and, sadly, believable. the ending was also good, too; very worrying!!! definitely very worrying and made me sad, but it was also where i knew the book was going to lead.
Graphic: Classism, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Cursing
sorcha's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Gaslighting and Racism
Minor: Infidelity, Gun violence, Hate crime, Drug use, Police brutality, Mass/school shootings, Alcohol, and Death
bootsmom3's review
challenging
dark
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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Racism, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Gun violence, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, and Stalking
babayagaofficial's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Racism, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Stalking, Sexism, and Bullying
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Hate crime, Gun violence, Infidelity, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Slavery, and Kidnapping
Workplace bullying and undermining.Spoiler
Heavy manipulation, bordering on brainwashing or mind control.
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