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A review by mcgbreads
The Knowing by Emma Hinds
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ARC review; as always, I got this through NetGalley and I'm very grateful!
The description was very intriguing to me and it's why I requested the book, but this wasn't what I expected. Not getting what I expected is not the issue, it just didn't work for me. I didn't connect with the characters and disliked them all to varying degrees. I wasn't rooting for anyone, didn't care about anyone, and didn't understand anyone.
One of the things the description says is that this is a story about love, obsession, and betrayal. It missed the mark if I was supposed to get love from any of the relationships between these characters. Or maybe it's just me. Now, obsession and betrayal? Yes, that's accurate, and it's why I kept reading. More out of a need for finality than out of enjoyment of the story.
Overall, this wasn't for me. Sometimes, that's just how it goes. Now, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean this is a bad book or it won't work for someone else. If this intrigues you, I think it's worth giving it a chance.
The description was very intriguing to me and it's why I requested the book, but this wasn't what I expected. Not getting what I expected is not the issue, it just didn't work for me. I didn't connect with the characters and disliked them all to varying degrees. I wasn't rooting for anyone, didn't care about anyone, and didn't understand anyone.
One of the things the description says is that this is a story about love, obsession, and betrayal. It missed the mark if I was supposed to get love from any of the relationships between these characters. Or maybe it's just me. Now, obsession and betrayal? Yes, that's accurate, and it's why I kept reading. More out of a need for finality than out of enjoyment of the story.
Overall, this wasn't for me. Sometimes, that's just how it goes. Now, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean this is a bad book or it won't work for someone else. If this intrigues you, I think it's worth giving it a chance.