A review by recollections
Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

overall i enjoyed this book and it was great escapism during exam season! i like dthe elements of combining social media with stalking and the pop culture references felt accurate and not forced or outdated like in some other books i've read. there wer some instants were i actually laughed out loud. the writing is accessible and easy to grasp and the characters swing between likable and unlikable but they're all interesting. this is a touchy subject since thrillers and psychopathology have been linked for, well far too long. people with antisocial personality disorder are often villanized and stigmatized so i liked the subversion in this book. it also tackles some important subjects such as racism, the university system in the US as well as mental health, sexism or sexual assaults.