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v__bookish's review
challenging
dark
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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lyakimov's review
3.0
This book was definitely entertaining but it was just an average mystery. It didn’t blow me away, but it was still pretty enjoyable. I think it’s kinda slow getting to the climax of the book and the ending was so quick, I wished the climax was drawn out a bit more so we got more exposition on Edward’s psyche. It just was kind of randomly thrown in at the end and I just wished there was more of that and less buildup. The amount of buildup caused the execution to be kind of underwhelming.
I loved listening to the audiobook. I liked that the author narrated it because she obviously knew how she wanted it to play out. The phone calls and tape readings were so vivid because of the audiobook production and I appreciated it so much.
Harriet’s interest in Edward’s father was kind of random and it wasn’t really resolved in any way. I don’t know what was going on there. Overall though this book was a solid standalone mystery.
I loved listening to the audiobook. I liked that the author narrated it because she obviously knew how she wanted it to play out. The phone calls and tape readings were so vivid because of the audiobook production and I appreciated it so much.
Harriet’s interest in Edward’s father was kind of random and it wasn’t really resolved in any way. I don’t know what was going on there. Overall though this book was a solid standalone mystery.
kyozacat's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
samantha_sahm_reads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5⭐️
Want a fun messy domestic/psychological thriller about a supper rich family? This is the book for you!
We follow the mfc who is marrying into a very very wealthy family. And in order to be accepted to this family she needs to learn about all the twisted games they play during the holidays.
I had so much fun reading this book, I saw the twist coming but didn’t see how it was going to play out.
Want a fun messy domestic/psychological thriller about a supper rich family? This is the book for you!
We follow the mfc who is marrying into a very very wealthy family. And in order to be accepted to this family she needs to learn about all the twisted games they play during the holidays.
I had so much fun reading this book, I saw the twist coming but didn’t see how it was going to play out.
rinne94's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
So unbelievably cliche I found myself laughing. How many times can one person shiver/shudder? Although I did like the last third of the book.
n1kk1's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
mallorygibson's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0