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ben251's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Pedophilia, Violence, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
maegani's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism
effy's review against another edition
3.75
I picked this book up after absolutely adoring the Netflix adaption of one of the author's other books, Anatomy of a Scandal.
I really enjoyed what this book brought to the table as what was an initially open and shut case of child abuse very quickly unravelled into something a whole lot more complex. I am not sure if this book is technically categorised as a domestic thriller but the label seems accurate as we are very closely following this group of friends as they navigate familial and interpersonal drama.
I definitely didn't slightly predict the resolution of the story, especially as there was a final devastating twist - which made me gasp out loud and filled me with anger - that came after it seemed that everything had been revealed and the book was just dealing with the fallout of the events.
This was such an enjoyable ride and I definitely want to read more of this author's work.
I really enjoyed what this book brought to the table as what was an initially open and shut case of child abuse very quickly unravelled into something a whole lot more complex. I am not sure if this book is technically categorised as a domestic thriller but the label seems accurate as we are very closely following this group of friends as they navigate familial and interpersonal drama.
I definitely didn't slightly predict the resolution of the story, especially as there was a final devastating twist - which made me gasp out loud and filled me with anger - that came after it seemed that everything had been revealed and the book was just dealing with the fallout of the events.
This was such an enjoyable ride and I definitely want to read more of this author's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy