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rgoth's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.25
This book had a lot going for it.
I enjoyed the depth of some of the characters as they grappled with Hannah's disappearance and its aftermath. Getting to know their nuances was fascinating. However, I wished I could have known Hannah better. I wanted to feel more connected to her story, but I didn't get enough insight into her character to be fully invested in discovering what happened to her. Instead, I found myself more invested in some of the other characters. Despite this, the whodunit aspect kept me hooked, and I was eager to see how the story would unfold.
Unfortunately, the climax was quite underwhelming. The perpetrator was barely mentioned throughout the book, so there wasn't the shock factor that usually accompanies such a twist.
Additionally, the final chapter attempted to tie all the story threads together, but there were still many unanswered questions that left me feeling like the story wasn't quite finished.
While some readers disliked the shifting points of view, I thought this added to the narrative. I didn't mind the transitions between the first and third person.
Overall, I did enjoy this book, but the ending left me wanting more.
I enjoyed the depth of some of the characters as they grappled with Hannah's disappearance and its aftermath. Getting to know their nuances was fascinating. However, I wished I could have known Hannah better. I wanted to feel more connected to her story, but I didn't get enough insight into her character to be fully invested in discovering what happened to her. Instead, I found myself more invested in some of the other characters. Despite this, the whodunit aspect kept me hooked, and I was eager to see how the story would unfold.
Unfortunately, the climax was quite underwhelming. The perpetrator was barely mentioned throughout the book, so there wasn't the shock factor that usually accompanies such a twist.
Additionally, the final chapter attempted to tie all the story threads together, but there were still many unanswered questions that left me feeling like the story wasn't quite finished.
While some readers disliked the shifting points of view, I thought this added to the narrative. I didn't mind the transitions between the first and third person.
Overall, I did enjoy this book, but the ending left me wanting more.
Moderate: Child death, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
georgialouise1997's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Fast and enjoyable but unfortunately the ending was a bit anti-climatic for me. Loved the writing style, so much build up and nearly every character was hiding something which added to the suspicion and suspense making me not want to stop reading.
I did not guess the ending but to me it felt it came from no where and felt like such an “oh ok?” moment. Sadly its what prevented this being a 5* for me.
With the ending being how it was, parts of the story did feel a bit unnecessary.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed and thought it was so gripping.
I did not guess the ending but to me it felt it came from no where and felt like such an “oh ok?” moment. Sadly its what prevented this being a 5* for me.
With the ending being how it was, parts of the story did feel a bit unnecessary.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed and thought it was so gripping.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Pedophilia, and Stalking
pippamillerxoxo_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy