A review by hatterell
No Exit by Taylor Adams

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

3.5

I'd heard two things going into this book. First, that it was a very tense novel, that would have me reading with bated breath, and secondly, that the protagonist, Darby, was an intelligent and resourceful character.

I didn't feel the first very much. I'm confident that this is just to do with when I read, sometimes thrillers stick for me and other times they don't. I was shocked by a couple of twists and gruesome events, but overall I didn't felt drawn to the story. I could put it down.

I agree with the second description far more. Darby is an interesting character to read from, smart and full of ideas that I would never have thought of. Her patience and intelligence made her a great perspective to read from. My favourite characters were Darby and Jay, who was more upbeat and determined that I expected, and their dynamic was a welcome pause from the intensity of the rest of the book. 

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