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Parti en fumée by John Marrs

4 reviews

acalla7's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really love how John Marrs writes unlikable, morally grey characters. Simon is a grade a POS who cared for none other than himself and his sorry ego. This book makes you sit back and think about how there’s always 3 sides to every story- side 1, side 2, and the truth. Sort of a lesson in how horribly upturned a life can become if you don’t practice communication or empathy for others. I have yet to be disappointed by this author and am thoroughly enjoying his backlist.
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sammarzolf's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Simon was an insufferable character who is a narcissist and a coward. He never takes accountability for his actions and justifies his evil nature with things people have done to him in his past. This book is heavy and emotional but well written. Please check trigger warnings before reading.
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meeklovestoread's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

After my last John Marrs book, I didn't really have high hopes for this one, but I heard it was really good so I decided to give his books another try and I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I was sort of in a slump while I was reading this so it really helped in getting me back into reading again. I do have to say that the book did start off pretty slow to where I even thought maybe his books just aren't for me and that I'll have another "miss". However, I was still intrigued as to what led Simon to do what he did so I powered through it and I do have to say it was worth it (for me at least). I think around the 25%-30% mark is when things started to pick up for me; I really started enjoying the book after that. I was eating up all the drama that was unfolding and I was just itching for more with each chapter (the chapters are long though). Also, it did take me a while to get used to the two perspectives in the middle of each chapter as the current timeline that happens after each chapter, but I got used to it.

I was completely team Catherine throughout the entire book. I LIVED for her chapters! Simon was just insufferable throughout the ENTIRE book; probably one of the most insufferable characters I've ever read. He frustrated me sooooooo much! As for the book overall, all I have to say is THIS is what I want when I read a "domestic thriller". It had enough drama (so much!) and twists and turns to keep you hooked by displaying them through the lens of a dysfunctional relationship. Amazing! Out of the three John Marrs books I've read I have to say that this one was my favorite.
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motherelectricity's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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