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dalloway_gal_now23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jimbowen0306's review against another edition
2.0
On good grief. I can't work out who I hate more at the moment. Myself, the bookseller who recommended it or the book itself. It could be me, because I went against my better judgement and listened to the bookseller who said it was like a style of book I disliked. It could be the bookseller who said was like Tom Ripley, only better, thereby giving the ending away, or the book, which was just bad. Can't see why it's getting so many good reviews, or why George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson have optioned it for a film. But I think I'll blame the book. Yes, the book.
In this book a woman with the moral fortitude of a wet fart attends a college in Vermont. There she befriends a lesbian who gets all crazy possessive about her after she gives off the wrong signals (can't see why the LGBT community aren't marching about that idea, it's hardly a positive stereotype). Years later she's stalked by said lesbian in Tangier, and made to doubt her own sanity, before all hell breaks loose, and her husband dies.
The problems I have wit the book are four fold. First, who are we supposed to root for? Wet fart or sociopathic lesbian, because neither are particularly attractive. Second, if you've read any reviews of the story, you'll know the story's general structure. It really is very Tom Ripley, and I really didn't like that book. Thirdly, crazy possessive lesbians aren't a stereotype I find appropriate any more. Finally, it is slow paced and dull. I found it so unbearably slow I almost didn't finish the book.
In this book a woman with the moral fortitude of a wet fart attends a college in Vermont. There she befriends a lesbian who gets all crazy possessive about her after she gives off the wrong signals (can't see why the LGBT community aren't marching about that idea, it's hardly a positive stereotype). Years later she's stalked by said lesbian in Tangier, and made to doubt her own sanity, before all hell breaks loose, and her husband dies.
The problems I have wit the book are four fold. First, who are we supposed to root for? Wet fart or sociopathic lesbian, because neither are particularly attractive. Second, if you've read any reviews of the story, you'll know the story's general structure. It really is very Tom Ripley, and I really didn't like that book. Thirdly, crazy possessive lesbians aren't a stereotype I find appropriate any more. Finally, it is slow paced and dull. I found it so unbearably slow I almost didn't finish the book.
ruthie_wk's review against another edition
1.0
You know what?
This was an absolute letdown, and now I understand why I wasn't put in Everand jail for reading two HarperAudio books in a row.
The start was interesting, but the writing was flat and things just failed to spark joy. All that I have left is regret that I pushed myself to make it through to the end.
This was an absolute letdown, and now I understand why I wasn't put in Everand jail for reading two HarperAudio books in a row.
The start was interesting, but the writing was flat and things just failed to spark joy. All that I have left is regret that I pushed myself to make it through to the end.
turned_worm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Gaslight gatekeepers girlboss in every literal sense
Seriously tho: it was fine. Killed some time on a plane ride. I think it would have been more compelling if the characters and their relationships had been more fleshed out. As it was, I couldn't see any reason for this obsession Lucy had for Alice. The author kept telling us she had it and I guess it didn't feel real?? It would have been more interesting is Alice had reciprocated in SOME way, but all we see is her being creeped out by Lucy. Their friendship doesn't feel real bc Alice is always just so disturbed by her.
Also this is more of a stylistic thing, but the alternating narrator from first person POV made it pretty hard to get into rhythm with the book.
Seriously tho: it was fine. Killed some time on a plane ride. I think it would have been more compelling if the characters and their relationships had been more fleshed out.
Also this is more of a stylistic thing, but the alternating narrator from first person POV made it pretty hard to get into rhythm with the book.
mariegenepi's review against another edition
1.0
Warning - Spoilers !
Very disappointed...
The style is ok, descriptions of Tanger quite pleasant but the plot...
Totally forseeable and yet another psycho lesbian who kills a man to steal his wife. How original !
I kept on reading hoping I would be wrong and I'd be struck by a plot twist, but no. I had guessed the ending in the first pages.
I'm tired of this kind of stories, tbh lesbians deserve more.
Very disappointed...
The style is ok, descriptions of Tanger quite pleasant but the plot...
Totally forseeable and yet another psycho lesbian who kills a man to steal his wife. How original !
I kept on reading hoping I would be wrong and I'd be struck by a plot twist, but no. I had guessed the ending in the first pages.
I'm tired of this kind of stories, tbh lesbians deserve more.
natalie12345's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
Between the beautiful scenery and the unravelling plot, this story really pulls you in. Sometimes the POVs blended together a bit. Overall, a quick and engaging read.
laura_corsi's review against another edition
4.0
Two college roommates become best friends until one of them starts to fall in love with the man of her dreams. When a tragic accident leads to the death of Alice’s hopes and dreams she leaves her friend Lucy behind and attempts to start again. But Lucy finds her once again, and the nightmare begins again.
cosmetic_wave's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jodiealicia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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