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almyworld's review against another edition
4.0
Ein wirklich mitreißender Roman mit sehr gut durchdachten Charakteren. Habe echt nicht diesen Plotwist erwartet, aber die kleinen Anzeichen auf diesen hielten die Spannung zum weiterlesen. Es hat mich immer wieder überrascht, wie schnell die Zeit verging, als ich Der Insasse gelesen habe.
s_snape_hbp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Child death, Death, Self harm, Torture, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Murder
pegginszki's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
x_jxna_x's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
holalisa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
robinbear15's review against another edition
4.0
nicht mein favorit von fitzek, aber trotzdem ein erlebnis wert
litwithleigh's review against another edition
4.0
Writing: solid translation job | Plot: woah nelly! | Ending: brooOOOOOOOOO?????
SYNOPSIS
In order to get the answers he desperately seeks about his son's disappearance, Till Berkhoff gets smuggled into the psychiatric prison hospital where the assumed kidnapper is being held.
MY OPINION
YOOOOOOOO???? What a wild ass ride. This is what I imagine Freida McFadden believes she's writing, but instead she serves up Great Value caricatures and lacklustre storytelling. Anyways, let me focus on THIS book. I docked a star because the twist will instantly remind you of a very famous thriller and the plot went a lil TOO over the line for me, but I have to give major props to Sebastian Fitzek for getting my ass caught up in all the drama.
This is def a DARK thriller. There is a lot of gore and graphic scenes in this book, just FYI. I'm squeamish so I did find myself 'flipping' the pages. Idk how Till was still standing at the end of it all... or was he? DUN DUN DUN.
Anyways, I appreciated that Fitzek got this story poppin from the beginning. Chapter one already had me locked tf in. This was like several Criminal Minds episodes strung together. It's fast paced, totally bingeable. I stay rockin with European authors because they always GO THERE, and I feel like if you're gonna be OTT then you might as well slang your balls to the walls and get grimy with it. Don't just give me rich people faffing about or illogical therapist stalking clients so she can overcharge—let me inside the mind of a truly disturbed psychopath and show me why his brain is crumpin to a different tune.
Fitzek does a great job raising the stakes with every chapter. You truly feel a sense of urgency for Till and his lil mission. But what I liked best was how it all came together (or rather, apart) near the end. Although it wasn't 100% original, I was certainly NOT expecting it. I won't lie, my jaw literally dropped and I scream WTF in my husband's face at point-blank range.
I REPEAT: yeetage of disbelief is required. I wasn't a fan of the reveals around Max's kidnapping, the male-gazey lawyer stuff, and I didn't think the whole prison prostitution ring storyline was necessary but it didn't hold me back from gobblin this up, no crumbs. I would LOVE to see this made into a movie or TV show. Tons of entertainment value. I'll definitely be checking out more from this author.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: translation was solid, very entertaining, fast-paced, twist had me SHOOKETH (wasn't expecting it to go in that direction), emotions were felt, right amount of dark humour
Cons: although I was surprised by the twist, it isn't exactly original... I know this doesn't make sense but if you read it, you might understand? the plot was a lil too far-fetched and over-stuffed to be a complete banger
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For some sick reason, do you want to hear more of my nonsense? Check out my podcast: Novels & Nonsense streaming everywhere.
SYNOPSIS
In order to get the answers he desperately seeks about his son's disappearance, Till Berkhoff gets smuggled into the psychiatric prison hospital where the assumed kidnapper is being held.
MY OPINION
YOOOOOOOO???? What a wild ass ride. This is what I imagine Freida McFadden believes she's writing, but instead she serves up Great Value caricatures and lacklustre storytelling. Anyways, let me focus on THIS book. I docked a star because the twist will instantly remind you of a very famous thriller and the plot went a lil TOO over the line for me, but I have to give major props to Sebastian Fitzek for getting my ass caught up in all the drama.
This is def a DARK thriller. There is a lot of gore and graphic scenes in this book, just FYI. I'm squeamish so I did find myself 'flipping' the pages. Idk how Till was still standing at the end of it all... or was he? DUN DUN DUN.
Anyways, I appreciated that Fitzek got this story poppin from the beginning. Chapter one already had me locked tf in. This was like several Criminal Minds episodes strung together. It's fast paced, totally bingeable. I stay rockin with European authors because they always GO THERE, and I feel like if you're gonna be OTT then you might as well slang your balls to the walls and get grimy with it. Don't just give me rich people faffing about or illogical therapist stalking clients so she can overcharge—let me inside the mind of a truly disturbed psychopath and show me why his brain is crumpin to a different tune.
Fitzek does a great job raising the stakes with every chapter. You truly feel a sense of urgency for Till and his lil mission. But what I liked best was how it all came together (or rather, apart) near the end. Although it wasn't 100% original, I was certainly NOT expecting it. I won't lie, my jaw literally dropped and I scream WTF in my husband's face at point-blank range.
I REPEAT: yeetage of disbelief is required. I wasn't a fan of the reveals around Max's kidnapping, the male-gazey lawyer stuff, and I didn't think the whole prison prostitution ring storyline was necessary but it didn't hold me back from gobblin this up, no crumbs. I would LOVE to see this made into a movie or TV show. Tons of entertainment value. I'll definitely be checking out more from this author.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: translation was solid, very entertaining, fast-paced, twist had me SHOOKETH (wasn't expecting it to go in that direction), emotions were felt, right amount of dark humour
Cons: although I was surprised by the twist, it isn't exactly original... I know this doesn't make sense but if you read it, you might understand? the plot was a lil too far-fetched and over-stuffed to be a complete banger
____________________________
For some sick reason, do you want to hear more of my nonsense? Check out my podcast: Novels & Nonsense streaming everywhere.