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nuzulul_n's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gabi_715's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Gaslighting, Gore, Violence, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Murder, Death, and Medical content
stephedithbush's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jule_is_reading's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
agiali's review against another edition
4.0
Here is my issue, this book had me conflicted from start to finish; thus my review is going to be incoherent.
I am in my Riley Sager era after reading an ARC of his new June release, Middle of the Night, I want to read the rest of his books ASAP. I've already read and written reviews for Survive the Night, The House Across the Lake, and obviously Middle of the Night. Lock Every Door, though, is the first book of his that I keep teetering between ratings.
Jules is at a complete loss in the world. Her boyfriend (who is also her roommate) cheated on her and she got laid off of her job. Homeless and without much savings Jules has been crashing on her best friend, Chloe's couch, but knowing Chloe's boyfriend isn't very jazzed about it, Jules finds an advertisement that fulfills her dreams. The Bartholomew is an apartment complex built in 1919 for the rich and the elite. It was Jules' sister's dream to visit there one day and when the Bartholomew offers $12,000 for apartment sitters to stay there for three months, Jules leaps at the opportunity. However, the Bartholomew has certain rules: You can't spend a night away from the room, no visitors, and no fraternizing with the tenants.
Jules comes across a fellow apartment sitter, Ingrid and they spark up a friendship. Ingrid and Chloe tell Jules of the sketchy things that the Bartholomew has been involved in and when Ingrid doesn't show up to their next park date, Jules goes on a mission to find out where Ingrid went.
As the reader, you have no idea where this book is heading until the 75% mark. Which, I'd say means Sager did a good job. When the reveal did happen, I did expect something very similar to that as it gets alluded to throughout the book, but I didn't expect that to be what was going on.
The reason I'm torn is because you spend the first 75% unsure as to where the story is heading. I had no thoughts until the last 25% and I still don't have anything to comment on from the first 75%.
No thoughts, head empty, fr.
Anyways, I'd recommend this. It is probably my second favorite Sager I've read so far, but I don't think this is for everyone. The twist and the overall suspense that is built up can be seen as silly or a cop-out to some.
I am in my Riley Sager era after reading an ARC of his new June release, Middle of the Night, I want to read the rest of his books ASAP. I've already read and written reviews for Survive the Night, The House Across the Lake, and obviously Middle of the Night. Lock Every Door, though, is the first book of his that I keep teetering between ratings.
Jules is at a complete loss in the world. Her boyfriend (who is also her roommate) cheated on her and she got laid off of her job. Homeless and without much savings Jules has been crashing on her best friend, Chloe's couch, but knowing Chloe's boyfriend isn't very jazzed about it, Jules finds an advertisement that fulfills her dreams. The Bartholomew is an apartment complex built in 1919 for the rich and the elite. It was Jules' sister's dream to visit there one day and when the Bartholomew offers $12,000 for apartment sitters to stay there for three months, Jules leaps at the opportunity. However, the Bartholomew has certain rules: You can't spend a night away from the room, no visitors, and no fraternizing with the tenants.
Jules comes across a fellow apartment sitter, Ingrid and they spark up a friendship. Ingrid and Chloe tell Jules of the sketchy things that the Bartholomew has been involved in and when Ingrid doesn't show up to their next park date, Jules goes on a mission to find out where Ingrid went.
As the reader, you have no idea where this book is heading until the 75% mark. Which, I'd say means Sager did a good job. When the reveal did happen, I did expect something very similar to that as it gets alluded to throughout the book, but I didn't expect that to be what was going on.
The reason I'm torn is because you spend the first 75% unsure as to where the story is heading. I had no thoughts until the last 25% and I still don't have anything to comment on from the first 75%.
No thoughts, head empty, fr.
Anyways, I'd recommend this. It is probably my second favorite Sager I've read so far, but I don't think this is for everyone. The twist and the overall suspense that is built up can be seen as silly or a cop-out to some.
reverieain's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Great book, just underwhelming. I was expecting some mindblown plot twist but this one is just not it. Maybe I was expecting too much.
Great book, just underwhelming. I was expecting some mindblown plot twist but this one is just not it. Maybe I was expecting too much.
emilymxri's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
nessiejames's review against another edition
5.0
I did not see that coming!!! I loved! Couldn’t put it down. Finished in a day!