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maritza1311's review against another edition
One of those books that leaves you side-eyeing the author because it came from his mind. I went into this book expecting a fast-paced thriller focused on home invasion and crime. It was fast and a thriller but way too gross.
Was utterly disgusted at times. Example: the killer expressing fascination with how little the hands of an *underage* victim of rape and kidnapping were. Couldn't finish it.
Content warning ⚠️: marked, unnecessarily descriptive pedophilia, rape, murder, animal murder, home invasion, kidnapping
Wish that books came with these warnings without having to dive deep into reviews in hopes of a reader mentioning them.
Was utterly disgusted at times. Example: the killer expressing fascination with how little the hands of an *underage* victim of rape and kidnapping were. Couldn't finish it.
Content warning ⚠️: marked, unnecessarily descriptive pedophilia, rape, murder, animal murder, home invasion, kidnapping
Wish that books came with these warnings without having to dive deep into reviews in hopes of a reader mentioning them.
jessaurora22's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jackiekeating's review against another edition
4.0
This is the most stressful book I have ever read. I had to put it down every few pages to get my heart rate under control.
tamara_cox's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mcoatesrn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
3.75
Started slow
ashleyneal's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so emotionally draining. I feel like somewhat of a weight has been lifted off my shoulders now that I've finished it.
Well written and ~intense. Some parts annoyed me and Chyna as an overall character was sort of one dimensional. She seems like if you met her she wouldn't laugh at anything and would kind of just stare off into space until you stopped talking to her. Wanted more details about some things and less about others.
Not a perfect book but damn if it didn't make me check my locks and feel like I was about to be killed. Edger Vess is a hell of a villain.
Well written and ~intense. Some parts annoyed me and Chyna as an overall character was sort of one dimensional. She seems like if you met her she wouldn't laugh at anything and would kind of just stare off into space until you stopped talking to her. Wanted more details about some things and less about others.
Not a perfect book but damn if it didn't make me check my locks and feel like I was about to be killed. Edger Vess is a hell of a villain.
nationalpike's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Death of parent
bbrien's review against another edition
1.0
Decided it wasn't worth finishing... couldn't justify the time on something I wasn't enjoying. I prefer Koontz's more sci-fi books - the ones where he explores the darkness inside a madman's head don't appeal to me.