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yazgbooks's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4 ⭐
I really enjoyed this book.
I loved the way we had flashbacks to the past and the twist at the end was also executed well.
I did predict a lot of this book, the twist being one of the predictions, but I still liked it a lot.
I also liked that at the end of the book there were questions to ask your book club, that was very thoughtful on the authors behalf.
The characters actually had character and I shed a few tears for them as well. The tension was great and it did keep me on the edge of my seat, playing many guessing games. Which I enjoy, if you know me lol!
I think I will definitely read more of Claire McGowans books, really, really enjoyed this.
I really enjoyed this book.
I loved the way we had flashbacks to the past and the twist at the end was also executed well.
I did predict a lot of this book, the twist being one of the predictions, but I still liked it a lot.
I also liked that at the end of the book there were questions to ask your book club, that was very thoughtful on the authors behalf.
The characters actually had character and I shed a few tears for them as well. The tension was great and it did keep me on the edge of my seat, playing many guessing games. Which I enjoy, if you know me lol!
I think I will definitely read more of Claire McGowans books, really, really enjoyed this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Blood, and Alcohol
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I had figured out the murder in present-day pretty early on, but the past murders I didn't figure out. I liked the parallels to true crime stories. As well as the criticism of the racism in the US justice system. It was overall a good book, but not spectacular. Another great narrator!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Xenophobia
mapetiteliseuse's review
emotional
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
5.0
I want to review this as thoroughly as possible but I also don’t want to give any spoilers. Once you’ve read the book (which I urge you to do!) you’ll probably see why that could be tricky.
This is a thriller, but it’s fuelled with intrigue, injustice, hope and grit. It touches on some emotive topics like the justice system and forgiveness which I found really well balanced.
The central character is a nanny, with an ordinary life. And though the events seem far from normal, they are so rooted in reality that at times I felt like I was reading true. Time.
“Not another thriller Mary” is what I thought when I decided this was my next read. I expected the same pace, story progression and characterisation that I’ve become so comfortable with in this genre. Being the first book I’ve read from the author I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Not only is it exceptionally well written, but the story is thoughtfully crafted - with sub plots not taking over but still been giving just enough detail.
I know I’ll think about this book for a long time, and that’s why it deserves five stars.
This is a thriller, but it’s fuelled with intrigue, injustice, hope and grit. It touches on some emotive topics like the justice system and forgiveness which I found really well balanced.
The central character is a nanny, with an ordinary life. And though the events seem far from normal, they are so rooted in reality that at times I felt like I was reading true. Time.
“Not another thriller Mary” is what I thought when I decided this was my next read. I expected the same pace, story progression and characterisation that I’ve become so comfortable with in this genre. Being the first book I’ve read from the author I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Not only is it exceptionally well written, but the story is thoughtfully crafted - with sub plots not taking over but still been giving just enough detail.
I know I’ll think about this book for a long time, and that’s why it deserves five stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Murder
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
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