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alyse_turns_pages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Murder, and Pregnancy
ecandrews0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit
clo_l's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Stalking, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
ashleypants's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault
frances_frances's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book wasn't perfect but I really enjoyed the writing. The prose flowed easily and was rich and engaging.
The main character, Helen felt very authentic to me. Her choices and motivations were often frustrating but as the story goes on, her reasons become clearer. She has a history of depression and the often toxic dynamics of her marriage and close friend group have instilled in her a sense of helplessness and self doubt.
For a psychological thriller, the pacing was just a bit too slow for me and some passages could have been edited out. I wanted a bit more to work work with earlier in the book, rather than having everything explained in the final pages.
Overall, the writing and atmosphere were compelling enough to make up for the weaker aspects. Would recommend to others.
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
googlyeyedgal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Miscarriage
malloryhill10's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug use, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Alcohol
mtstjk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Drug use, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jessicablehman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Rape
clalaure's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Murder
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy