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adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
3.75
The beginning third of the book follows the typical thriller blueprint with relatively bland and flat characters. Then, it takes a turn and that's when the story really starts. From there, the plot takes you on a wild ride and is completely unpredictable, leaving you guessing until the very end. It balances who- mystery with a psychological thriller. The writing was weaker than the story. It took too long to pick up, and the character motives and decisions aren't always clear or strong. There's a lot of unrealized plots and quick, jumpy shifts in the narrative that are hard to follow. For a thriller, the reading pace is slow.
If you have a lot of anxiety and agoraphobia, stay away. The protagonist is a very anxious person, and as a narrator, shares all her woes and worries. It makes you think about what could be dangerous in the mundane.
If you have a lot of anxiety and agoraphobia, stay away. The protagonist is a very anxious person, and as a narrator, shares all her woes and worries. It makes you think about what could be dangerous in the mundane.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Emotional abuse