A review by bites_of_books
Confessions by Kanae Minato
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Well this one surprised me... every 10% or so I kept saying "how is this not over? what else could there be?!"
I went into this book knowing next to nothing and honestly, it might not have mattered if I knew . I was surprised again and again as we went on and as the layers were pulled back. There is a main event that triggers everything in this book and then we get 5 POVs that give us new information regarding the event.
Even though it could have been quite repetitive it didn't feel like it at all. Also, there are some really interesting themes explored: revenge, motherhood, the responsibility of educators, guilt, misinformation, murder, fear, and so much more. I feel like this is a book that will definitely leave me thinking for a while.
I'd highly recommend to anyone who is into psychological thriller with mind games and a revenge story.
I went into this book knowing next to nothing and honestly, it might not have mattered if I knew . I was surprised again and again as we went on and as the layers were pulled back. There is a main event that triggers everything in this book and then we get 5 POVs that give us new information regarding the event.
Even though it could have been quite repetitive it didn't feel like it at all. Also, there are some really interesting themes explored: revenge, motherhood, the responsibility of educators, guilt, misinformation, murder, fear, and so much more. I feel like this is a book that will definitely leave me thinking for a while.
I'd highly recommend to anyone who is into psychological thriller with mind games and a revenge story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Child death, Murder, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Toxic friendship