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nixbix_reads's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was actually really easy to read & had me hooked right from the start. While there was plenty going on with the different directions the story was taking, it never felt rushed or confused. There were plenty of twists & just when I thought I knew what was happening, the rug would be pulled out from under my feet. It was exciting & gripping, and I really enjoyed it.
However, there were things I didn’t like. For a book first released in 2000, it is really showing attitudes for an even earlier time - the sexism in general & the apathy of the police. I also felt that the relationship between Melanie & Conner was shoehorned into the story for no reason, and I was disappointed in the ending. After the crimes were solved, I was expecting an epilogue of some sorts, not the “…and they all lived happily ever after” situation that we got.
However, there were things I didn’t like. For a book first released in 2000, it is really showing attitudes for an even earlier time - the sexism in general & the apathy of the police. I also felt that the relationship between Melanie & Conner was shoehorned into the story for no reason, and I was disappointed in the ending. After the crimes were solved, I was expecting an epilogue of some sorts, not the “…and they all lived happily ever after” situation that we got.
sparkleboymatty's review
4.0
Another great mystery thriller by Erica Spindler. Her books never disappoint. There were a lot of twists and turns and I kept jumping between the three main suspects in trying to figure out who the culprit was. Well written and a quick, enjoyable read. I was slightly disappointed in the ending, but other than that it was great.
calypsoscreams's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Stalking
ccath's review
5.0
I'm going to give this 5. Since I read it in french I cannot see flaws in the writing so I'm not grading the quality of the writing.
About the book, it was great, the end a little bit predictable to be honest but I spend the entire Monday wishing I was home just to read it!
About the book, it was great, the end a little bit predictable to be honest but I spend the entire Monday wishing I was home just to read it!
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