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alwayshappy79's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Loved this book! Couldn’t put it down!
mariahw's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
sarahdoespuzzles's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Dementia, and Abortion
slemelie's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bennnnnnnn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
mountainlover81's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book I have read from this author and I loved it. Normally, I love books that keep you on high suspense with anxiety throughout the book. However, this book didn't do that.
But let me tell you what I loved:
I loved the writing of Hillier. She isn't graphic or overly descriptive with hard scenes such as murder. I love that. I love how she knows how to grab your attention from the very beginning. By the end of Chapter 1, you are completely engrossed. She really gets your emotions tied up. You start routing for some characters, and then you hate them by the end.
The Butcher has different view points throughout the story: First there is Chief, who is the former chief of police for Seattle PD who rose to fame due to catching a serial killer in the 80s named the Beacon Hill Butcher. Then there is his grandson Matt who is on the rise of fame himself, for his food trucks and restaurant with authentic Filipino cooking he learned from his grandmother. And then there is Sam, Matt's girlfriend who is writing a true crime novel on the Butcher. Yes, they are clearly all connected, but you HAVE NO IDEA on all the ways they are connected.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
But let me tell you what I loved:
I loved the writing of Hillier. She isn't graphic or overly descriptive with hard scenes such as murder. I love that. I love how she knows how to grab your attention from the very beginning. By the end of Chapter 1, you are completely engrossed. She really gets your emotions tied up. You start routing for some characters, and then you hate them by the end.
The Butcher has different view points throughout the story: First there is Chief, who is the former chief of police for Seattle PD who rose to fame due to catching a serial killer in the 80s named the Beacon Hill Butcher. Then there is his grandson Matt who is on the rise of fame himself, for his food trucks and restaurant with authentic Filipino cooking he learned from his grandmother. And then there is Sam, Matt's girlfriend who is writing a true crime novel on the Butcher. Yes, they are clearly all connected, but you HAVE NO IDEA on all the ways they are connected.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
sberry225's review against another edition
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Rape, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Pedophilia, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Vomit
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0