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3.5 stars from me! But I rounded it to 4 stars because I quite enjoyed reading this book.
It's a page turner indeed, with unreliable narrator, vague timeline, unsolved murder and mysterious murderer. The setting of mental hospital is also intriguing, with many interesting characters involved.
I don't complain about the twist, it's pretty decent, but the ending is a bit rushing in my opinion. Michaelides can explore more about the unclear details mentioned by some of the characters, but he jumped ...more
It's a page turner indeed, with unreliable narrator, vague timeline, unsolved murder and mysterious murderer. The setting of mental hospital is also intriguing, with many interesting characters involved.
I don't complain about the twist, it's pretty decent, but the ending is a bit rushing in my opinion. Michaelides can explore more about the unclear details mentioned by some of the characters, but he jumped ...more
4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Fast-paced, creepy, shocking, well-written. I actually am impressed by the author’s ability to talk about psychotherapy in an informed and believable way. While there were frustrating elements and things I wanted more resolution regarding, the whole story had such a hazy, intoxicating tone that I'm not overly bothered. The despair described by the protagonist is very palpable, and even though I find it a touch coincidental/convenient, the way the story intersects with
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It was a definite page turner but it lacked real depth. Short chapters and the pace moved. A lot of twists and turns and the ending completely surprised me but it will not it be a memorable book for me. For me, it felt a little contrived.
3.5 stars. Good twist at the end, several red herrings, but a bit disjointed.
Apr 17, 2019
Lorri
marked it as to-read
Sep 09, 2019
Gaelyn
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Dec 08, 2019
Paula
marked it as to-read
Jul 07, 2020
KC
marked it as to-read
