A review by anigoose
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh

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? Yes

0.5

wow. just. wow. fatphobia, ableism, racism, cop apologism,  addiction stigma, very bad lines inserted awkwardly like "it was the gamble of a lifetime" - it's a veritable buffet of awful ideas and poor execution.