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A review by lmcclel
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.0
The first 80% of the novel was really good! The plot progressed nicely, it was intriguing, and atmospheric. The issues began as the twists (multiple) were revealed. Some of those I saw coming, but that was not that big of a deal - the one's I don't think anyone could see coming were because they were SO out of left field, eye-rollingly so. Then there was the FINAL reveal which was so ridiculous.
I would rate the first 80% of the book at 4.5 stars and the last 20% of the book at 1 star (a half of a star even).
My overall rating of 3 stars is due to my enjoyment of the majority of the novel.
A non-spoiler flaw throughout the book was that the amazing house was not explored in full, we only got to "visit" about 10% of Hope's End.
A possible spoilerish enhancement of the book was thatthere was nothing supernatural or ghosty going on, though at times it seemed like that could be a possibility
Regarding the content warnings I chose, if you've read the book description, you know what is coming, for the most part. None of the content is overly graphic.
I would rate the first 80% of the book at 4.5 stars and the last 20% of the book at 1 star (a half of a star even).
My overall rating of 3 stars is due to my enjoyment of the majority of the novel.
A non-spoiler flaw throughout the book was that the amazing house was not explored in full, we only got to "visit" about 10% of Hope's End.
A possible spoilerish enhancement of the book was that
Regarding the content warnings I chose, if you've read the book description, you know what is coming, for the most part. None of the content is overly graphic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism