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You by Caroline Kepnes
3.5
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Pros
+ Unreliable narrator done well
+ Self-justifications and inner monologue of the main character, Joe, felt very realistic and thus very creepy

Cons
- Side characters are all one-dimensional and serve only as plot devices
- Joe's inner monologue tries too hard to be edgy