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romorel's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
The hints build comfortably, but unlike other Sager thrillers my experience was simply “being along for the ride”. This book took twists and turns I absolutely did not see coming, but once uncovered made me nod appreciatively at the well paced “Chekhov’s Guns”. The execution was fantastic.
So much so that I’m writing this at 1:50AM on a Thursday and given myself a headache from staying up too late.
Sager’s characters are easy to connect with, though one thing I often notice with his protagonists is that I have no idea what they look like besides being “unremarkable” brunettes.
Overall a very satisfying story.
Graphic: Classism, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Medical content
Moderate: Chronic illness, Trafficking, Car accident, Blood, Terminal illness, Gun violence, Pandemic/Epidemic, Self harm, Suicide, and Violence
jhabelita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Trafficking, Murder, Kidnapping, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
doodlebeanz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I could see the plot twist a mile away, nearly figuring it all out before I even got halfway through the book which was odd considering Only One Left kept me guessing until the bitter end... maybe I put too much pressure on this book and comparing it to it's book sibling is wrong to do, but it's impossible for me not to do!
This book, like many thrillers nowadays, was tied up nicely and too quickly.
That being said, the book was good; it kept me entertained and I couldn't put it down, I also didn't find myself skimming as much as I usually do. It didn't scare me, it didn't really freak me out *too* much, but the writing of such a spooky and creepy building was incredible! I also love that it's based on the Dakota since I see that building daily and now it looks so different to me lol!
Graphic: Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Classism, Confinement, Kidnapping, Murder, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
kiwichill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Self harm, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Terminal illness, Medical content, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
badwolfbae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Minor: Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Terminal illness, Medical content, Death of parent, Death, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Confinement
woahemjo's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Murder and Grief
Moderate: Medical content, Kidnapping, Cursing, Death of parent, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cannibalism and Cancer
thejenstamps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
But this one? Oh my goodness!
Unlike his other books, I figured out the "who" and part the "how" but good gracious, I never suspected the "why" and the details of the "how." How intricate and far back and involved everything and everyone was. Mind. Blown.
This dark and twisted book will take you on a wild ride that you'll simultaneously want to stop and also not stop.
If you like horror thrillers (because this book is more horror than not), I recommend it 100%
I kind of feel like this should be a mini series on Netflix.
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Classism
Moderate: Murder, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Kidnapping
cherrykult's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Suicide, Trafficking, Death, Abandonment, Body horror, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Medical trauma
martieliz's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical trauma
Minor: Suicide, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Death of parent
boba_n_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Jules is down on her luck. She just lost her job and caught her boyfriend cheating on her. While living on her friend’s couch, she finds and help wanted ad for an apartment sitter. It sounds too good to be true—$12,000 to stay in the famous apartment building, the Bartholomew, for 3 months. What’s the catch? At first, it doesn’t seem like there is one, despite all the weird “rules” assigned to her. But after Jules learns more about the Bartholomew and its residents’ dark past, Jules breaks one of the rules and starts trying to figure out what’s really going on within the building and why apartment sitters keep disappearing.
Once you think you know what’s going on, you probably don’t. This novel draws on themes such as family ties and class to make a poignant point about people having worth no matter how much is in their bank account. Everyone has their own motivations, and exploiting people who have less is never okay.
I loved Jules and her determination to keep pushing no matter what, or who, gets in her way. She’s a great FMC who won’t let her past determine her future.
If you’re looking for a chilling and thrilling novel, you’ve found it in Lock Every Door. It truly did not disappoint.
Graphic: Death of parent, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Death, Confinement, and Kidnapping
Minor: Self harm and Blood