A review by xfallenxnightx
You by Caroline Kepnes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Very unsettling, being written from the perspective of Joe is an interesting voice choice that makes the novel even more uncomfortable to read. Many scenes had me cringing. All the characters are completely unlikeable in my opinion, but something about that made the novel more appealing.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Cursing, Stalking, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse