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A review by ashlynmanley
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This book was just not it. First of all, the sexual nature was just way too much and I found myself skimming all the time because I didn’t want to be appalled by what I was reading. It was just way to explicit in how it was written and there was no need. The first page alone had me questioning whether or not I was going to try to read it. So I don’t appreciate that.
Then, the book was soooo unrealistic. The amount of things that happened which didn’t make sense is mind boggling for a book that has sold so many copies. I could go on about all of these different mistakes but I won’t bore with details. Instead I’ll just mention one of my favorite mishaps. The Sheriff, though stupid as mentioned in the book, kept giving names to people he was questioning. He starts questioning someone and then tells them who put them under suspicion. What? That would NEVER happen. Oh, and how about the prison door just casually not being shut? I’m sorry… stupidity is what I call this. Pure stupidity.
The characters were also so annoying. One minute the Sheriff is flirting with Sarah, the next he hates her. The mom…. Oh my gosh. I wanted her to die the whole time. People of dramatic parents but I don’t see anyone acting like that women. Delusional and stupid. Not remotely realistic. Though I guess it may clue into how incredibly dislike-able and explosive Adam was. Couldn’t stand him either.
As far as positives, I was surprised by the end. I was convinced the entire time that it was Scott’s deputy friend. So the only reason that this is not a one star is because the end was pretty striking.
However, why did I just have to endure the incredibly boring contents of that book only to find out that the entire case was a sham. I don’t know. Felt like a waste of time.
But, again, the ending was intriguing soooo if anything I have plot ideas for future projects.
Then, the book was soooo unrealistic. The amount of things that happened which didn’t make sense is mind boggling for a book that has sold so many copies. I could go on about all of these different mistakes but I won’t bore with details. Instead I’ll just mention one of my favorite mishaps. The Sheriff, though stupid as mentioned in the book, kept giving names to people he was questioning. He starts questioning someone and then tells them who put them under suspicion. What? That would NEVER happen. Oh, and how about the prison door just casually not being shut? I’m sorry… stupidity is what I call this. Pure stupidity.
The characters were also so annoying. One minute the Sheriff is flirting with Sarah, the next he hates her. The mom…. Oh my gosh. I wanted her to die the whole time. People of dramatic parents but I don’t see anyone acting like that women. Delusional and stupid. Not remotely realistic. Though I guess it may clue into how incredibly dislike-able and explosive Adam was. Couldn’t stand him either.
As far as positives, I was surprised by the end. I was convinced the entire time that it was Scott’s deputy friend. So the only reason that this is not a one star is because the end was pretty striking.
But, again, the ending was intriguing soooo if anything I have plot ideas for future projects.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, and Murder