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Oh. My. God. This book is terrible. I read it 'till the end only because I choose it for readathon, so didn't wanna lose time and points. I LOVED Rosemary's baby on so many levels, and this...just ruined it. It makes no sense, no plot, no character development, it reads like somebody who has never written anything decided to write Rosemary's baby fanfiction. I'm shocked. And that ending?! Seriously?! Please, don't read this.
It took me quite a while to start this series, given that it spans over 20 books, which felt quite daunting. When I finally began, I found the first few chapters rather dull and set the book aside for a few months. However, when I picked it up again and started from the beginning, I couldn’t put it down!
The story is fantastic. Preston and Child have crafted a perfect blend of science and horror with their exceptional writing skills. I was thoroughly impressed. The characters were so vivid and believable, behaving consistently with their personalities. The pacing was excellent and thrilling, making me feel as if I were in the Museum myself.
A solid five stars!
The story is fantastic. Preston and Child have crafted a perfect blend of science and horror with their exceptional writing skills. I was thoroughly impressed. The characters were so vivid and believable, behaving consistently with their personalities. The pacing was excellent and thrilling, making me feel as if I were in the Museum myself.
A solid five stars!
My first by Riley Sager, but for sure won't be the last. Many twists in the end I DID NOT see coming. It's almost 5 stars, but the MC was just so annoying to me.
This book provides an entertaining story perfect for whiling away an afternoon, but it's nothing to write home about. I enjoyed the suspense of not knowing for certain until the end whether Peter had truly gone mad or if he actually possessed the gift. The hints of the supernatural were amusing and added to the intrigue.
However, the exposition at the end, presented through Leo's letter, was excessively long and poorly timed, as by that point, I no longer cared about his and Marie's backstory. Despite this, the overall narrative is well-rounded, and the use of Chekov's septic tank was hilarious.
However, the exposition at the end, presented through Leo's letter, was excessively long and poorly timed, as by that point, I no longer cared about his and Marie's backstory. Despite this, the overall narrative is well-rounded, and the use of Chekov's septic tank was hilarious.
I really appreciated how this story delved into the themes of motherhood and Alzheimer's. However, the ending was so confusing and unbelievable that it overshadowed the strengths of the story. The first twist surprised me, even though it wasn't entirely convincing, and the second twist was completely nonsensical. Supernatural elements didn't seem necessary.
Because of the ending, I'm seriously considering a 2-star rating, but I'll stick with 3 stars for the overall worth of the story. I'll attribute the confusing ending to the unreliable narrator.
Because of the ending, I'm seriously considering a 2-star rating, but I'll stick with 3 stars for the overall worth of the story. I'll attribute the confusing ending to the unreliable narrator.
Reread for a millionth time, but this time chapter by chapter with a podcast. I got so much deeper into analysis, found many less than perfect choices that removed my nostalgic glasses, but this is still an amazing book. One of my favorites from the series.
This book was a huge surprise for me! After the introduction, I thought it would be another clichéd mystery, but I found myself eagerly waiting to continue reading whenever I had to stop. It was incredibly engaging to explore the psychological impact of tragedy on survivors, how it marks a person, and how others take a certain pleasure in observing someone else's misfortunes. The worst begins after surviving.
The story had an excellent pace, with occasional flashbacks that perfectly complemented the present narrative. I loved how these flashbacks became more frequent as the story neared its end. I was thrilled with the decision to showcase the protagonist's aggressive side, illustrating that behind every victim is an aggressor who believes they have a right to their aggression. This was brilliantly depicted in the park scene with the junkie.
It's very rare that I want to reread a mystery, but this is the first one I want to start again right away, which says a lot! The ending was a bit clumsy, and the bad guy's motivation was perhaps not sufficiently explained, but the rest of the book was so good.
The story had an excellent pace, with occasional flashbacks that perfectly complemented the present narrative. I loved how these flashbacks became more frequent as the story neared its end. I was thrilled with the decision to showcase the protagonist's aggressive side, illustrating that behind every victim is an aggressor who believes they have a right to their aggression. This was brilliantly depicted in the park scene with the junkie.
It's very rare that I want to reread a mystery, but this is the first one I want to start again right away, which says a lot! The ending was a bit clumsy, and the bad guy's motivation was perhaps not sufficiently explained, but the rest of the book was so good.
Although the story realistically deserves 3 stars, widows hold a special place in my heart, and I can't bring myself to give them less than 4. Fun, flashy, and unfuckwithable, they represent the popular glam of the '80s through the lens of modern opinions. The story is quite simple and predictable, but it brings comfort and warmth. The narrators are excellent, and I even found Krystal more enjoyable than in the first book!
Just as fun as the first part. Took me a little bit out of my comfort zone since there's A LOT of sci-fi which I don't usually read often, but they were interesting stories.
Sometimes, I come across a book that feels as though it was written specifically for me to read at a particular moment in my life. A book that cuts through all the layers of beliefs, fears, shames, and protective barriers I've created, reaching directly to my soul. This book is one of those. Thank you.