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gingernutpup's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review
dark
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Rape
chocbee's review against another edition
5.0
The kind of book you don't want to end. Well written and genuinely suspenseful.
nadine7's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Cancer
falmouthjen's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
kath61's review against another edition
3.0
The blurb said 'will appeal to fans of Jodie Picoult' and there were some similarities but I felt it lacked Jodie's depth of insight and character. I got a little bored halfway through but it did pick up and was worth a holiday read.
herreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Oh! Oh! OMG!!! This is SUCH a good book! Such a moving story which made me cry at the end. I'm not going to say anything else except - pick this book up and read it!
chrissireads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It alternates between past and present day which really works to add to the drama of the horrific accident that took place. It is the first thing that I have read of Charity Norman's and I would definitely read more by this author. It's easy to read, and incredibly descriptive. You can read my full review here
maggymags's review against another edition
4.0
The book started strong, and loved the first half, but as I went along, Martha, the mother, started to grate on me. The further I read, the less I liked her. The secrets, the lies.....I just wanted to shake her. Nevertheless, good story, tight plot and worth the read
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
3.0
More like a three and a half stars for me this is one of the books picked for the Richard and Judy Spring 2013 book club, and a good choice. The author uses location beautifully and has definitely made me want to emigrate to New Zealand. The plot alternates between present day and then recounts the events leading up to the horrific accident. This was very effective and gave the story an extra thrill and air of suspense.
Please see my full review at http://www.bibliobeth.wordpress.com
Please see my full review at http://www.bibliobeth.wordpress.com