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thenovelbookshelf's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
For suspense-crime-thriller fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins.
When Bridget catches a late train home, she winesses a child being kidnapped. No one else witnesses the crime, and when reported, the police don't believe her.
Night after night Bridget dreams of the little girl. Bridget soon takes matters into her own hands and digs up information that shows there's a child kidnapping ring.
But who's to believe a new mother who is sleep deprived on antidepressants that hallucinations as a side effect?
Slow to start off and predictable ending once Bridget starts researching, but has a great twist of a twist of a twist before you reach the end. This was an easy read that kept me turning the pages, though it was definitely a rollercoaster ride when it comes to Alison.
When Bridget catches a late train home, she winesses a child being kidnapped. No one else witnesses the crime, and when reported, the police don't believe her.
Night after night Bridget dreams of the little girl. Bridget soon takes matters into her own hands and digs up information that shows there's a child kidnapping ring.
But who's to believe a new mother who is sleep deprived on antidepressants that hallucinations as a side effect?
Slow to start off and predictable ending once Bridget starts researching, but has a great twist of a twist of a twist before you reach the end. This was an easy read that kept me turning the pages, though it was definitely a rollercoaster ride when it comes to Alison.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Self harm, Stalking, Violence, and Vomit
milliep's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book and couldn't put it down! The characters were relatable despite me never having gone through what Bridget goes through with post-partum depression. I guessed the ending about halfway through maybe? so would have preferred hints to have only started later in the book, but even so, the twists and turns leave you questioning everything and I would highly recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Stalking, Murder, Kidnapping, and Alcoholism
Minor: Vomit
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