A review by becca_in_a_book
The Guilty One by Lisa Ballantyne

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

3.5

I found myself unable to put this book down for long periods of time. However, while I was engaged in it, it wasn't ground breaking, nor was it overly interesting.
I was not satisfied by the ending. I disliked all of the characters for one reason or another, but I found the ending was just included for the shock factor. I would have preferred if he was actually innocent. I suppose this is why I don't normally read mystery/thriller, because there are no overtly happy endings, and things are included for shock factor rather than wrapping things up in a nice tidy bundle.