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A review by maya_lee
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Not a bad book just not for me.
I read it as part of a book club and it was okay. Very easy/quick read. Interesting enough plot, but I found reading it a bit mundane. Not sure whether it's because I find that most thrillers/murder mystery "I had a past life" books are all the same to me or if it's just an okay book overall.
Characters:
Fine
Plot:
Multilayered but the layer focused on in the book was the least interesting of the lot. Would have enjoyed it more if it was focused on her first life.
Relationships:
Drew and Paris/Joey have a cute friendship but nothing to write home about. For a charter driven book - I would have preferred this be drawn out a bit more.
Would I recommend to someone:
Yeah, maybe if they were into this genre not otherwise.
I read it as part of a book club and it was okay. Very easy/quick read. Interesting enough plot, but I found reading it a bit mundane. Not sure whether it's because I find that most thrillers/murder mystery "I had a past life" books are all the same to me or if it's just an okay book overall.
Characters:
Fine
Plot:
Multilayered but the layer focused on in the book was the least interesting of the lot. Would have enjoyed it more if it was focused on her first life.
Relationships:
Drew and Paris/Joey have a cute friendship but nothing to write home about. For a charter driven book - I would have preferred this be drawn out a bit more.
Would I recommend to someone:
Yeah, maybe if they were into this genre not otherwise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Suicide