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The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier

22 reviews

ivories's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I've never read a book where every single characters irritated me to no end. 

I enjoyed the plot and the ending. I hated the writing and decision.
Quick read 

I hated how Sam glossed over being raped.
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xotoyareads's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Because we know who The Butcher is early on, I wasn’t sure how I’d enjoy the story but it got my attention right away. I enjoyed the pacing of the story and at times I found myself not wanting to put the book down. The Butcher’s crimes are pretty gruesome so check content warnings. 

Matt and Sam as a couple was frustrating to read. He was a complete jerk to Sam and it felt like she ignored every red flag when it came to him. 

Overall, this was a wild ride. One I did enjoy. 
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sarahdoespuzzles's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced
  • 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? Yes

3.5

One of those wtf did I just read books
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sberry225's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier might just be my favorite novel by her. The multiple points of view and dual timelines added depth to the story, and I was hooked from start to finish. The Butcher himself was a chillingly evil villain who managed to outdo his own vile deeds repeatedly. The final twist was shocking and disturbing in the best way possible. For fans of serial killer thrillers, this is a must-read!
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purplelotus9411's review against another edition

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dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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lizzy52's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-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

3.25

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lightseeker's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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jjsbookcase's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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rhinosaur's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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keppers_jax's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I hated nearly every single one of these characters and the book was riddled with typos. However, the plot was intriguing and I was invested almost immediately. 
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