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louisegraveyard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Stalking, and Death of parent
sarcasmpotato's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Suicide
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
lilifane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It's about a brutal murder taking place in the past and a similar crime taking place in the present. I really like these kinds of stories.
This was fast-paced, the twists and turns surprised me, all loose ends were tied up, nothing really annoyed be. And I even liked the characters, although some of them were a little one dimensional. But I guess that's what I liked so much, no unnecessary personal drama.
It's not groundbreaking or anything, but it gave me exactly what I needed from the story.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Self harm, and Suicide
chrysanthxmum's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Infidelity, Grief, Abortion, and Death of parent
jesscoast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There are a few flaws including some less than polished writing, a few major stretches, and I don't think Ella should have been cast as a therapist. But other than that, this was fun through and through.
For true crime fans, the plot alludes to several real cases which makes for interesting surprises.
I did have a hunch about two of the twists, and it was fun to see how they all played out. The jumping between current time and the past was a great way to tell the story, and let the reader do a bit of their own investigating as well. Some great set ups and reveals, this one really clicked into place for me. A day well spent reading, every chapter ends in a cliff hanger making it impossible to put down.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Grief
bookishgoob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
wertzuio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Self harm
paronomaniac's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Grief
dogearedbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I wish there was more 1999 in this book, I would love a 80s or 90s thriller/mystery. Love the idea of a mass killing at a blockbuster. By the end of the book I stopped wishing it was something else snd was glad it was what it was.
I will read Alex Finlay again.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Stalking