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walzkiddo's review against another edition
4.0
Everyone who’s ever read one of my reviews is well aware that I’m not a fan of predictability. If the author telegraphs the entire plot just as we’re getting started, it takes a lot of the thrill out of “thriller”. This is one of the few exceptions. Any avid reader of suspense will know where this tale is going, but the plot is just twisty enough and the characters are just interesting enough to propel it forward. Plus, the climax is something special, if slightly muted for the amount of buildup the reader must endure to get there. Further positives include the high proportion of queer characters and the surprising originality the author finds within the genre of fiction-within-fiction. Overall, well done.
lifeaccordingtosteph's review against another edition
3.0
I had to stay up until nearly three to finish this one. A slower build and lots of mind buggery.
Thanks to Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
alexiscole's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love how much Layne Fargo hates men.
ginaardito's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lydias_library7's review against another edition
4.0
Temper gives you a slow feeling of dread right up until the last page. Layne Fargo hates men, and for that I love her.
ewondare's review against another edition
3.0
in the beginning till near the end, this story feels like one about gaslighting, manipulating, and mind games and rage, which i thought would make this story a great one,
But the ending was disappointing, and when you read this disappointing ending, you come to think how not really well at all these characters were explained.
I most certainly do not hate it now but feel a little angry.
I expected more, that’s it.
But the ending was disappointing, and when you read this disappointing ending, you come to think how not really well at all these characters were explained.
I most certainly do not hate it now but feel a little angry.
I expected more, that’s it.
docmeganwest's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0