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I've read two Ruth Ware books now back to back and I feel like there's something missing when it comes to her books. Mystery/suspense is my favourite genre, but I like them to be fast-paced.
With Ware, it takes around 100 pages for something to actually start happening and it feels somewhat like a chore to get through that first third of the book.
With Ware, it takes around 100 pages for something to actually start happening and it feels somewhat like a chore to get through that first third of the book.
What a disappointment. This book is terrible and I simply cannot make myself understand why it has so many 5 star reviews. Is it because of GoT?
I'm quite sure Benioff went on Reddit, looked up the most male-heavy subs and their top comments and based their characters personalities (or lack thereof) on them because why else would they be completely one-dimensional and cliche?
We have two guys: the first one, a blonde Aryan hero, is obsessed with taking a shit (you know, as men are, apparently) being a narcissistic Casanova. The other one, an ugly, big-nosed Jew, obsessed with losing his virginity and critiquing women's appearances because how dare they not be pleasing to the eye in wartime.
I lost count how many times they talked about taking a shit, penises and sex. As if that is all that men think about, even when they are deprived of sleep, in danger of death and famished.
Every time I got into the story and felt like it took a turn for the better, my eyes had to read another sentence about Kolya not being able to take a shit or Lev being jealous that all the ladies like the Aryan-looking guy.
The ending was predictable too. Honestly, writing all this out, even 2 stars seems too generous for this absolute trash.
I'm quite sure Benioff went on Reddit, looked up the most male-heavy subs and their top comments and based their characters personalities (or lack thereof) on them because why else would they be completely one-dimensional and cliche?
We have two guys: the first one, a blonde Aryan hero, is obsessed with taking a shit (you know, as men are, apparently) being a narcissistic Casanova. The other one, an ugly, big-nosed Jew, obsessed with losing his virginity and critiquing women's appearances because how dare they not be pleasing to the eye in wartime.
I lost count how many times they talked about taking a shit, penises and sex. As if that is all that men think about, even when they are deprived of sleep, in danger of death and famished.
Every time I got into the story and felt like it took a turn for the better, my eyes had to read another sentence about Kolya not being able to take a shit or Lev being jealous that all the ladies like the Aryan-looking guy.
The ending was predictable too. Honestly, writing all this out, even 2 stars seems too generous for this absolute trash.
I really loved the premise of this book and I'm sad I can't rate it any higher because of the issues I had while reading.
First, I would have loved it so much more if the characters were all adults. In my head, I pictured them all as adults because it peeves me when teenagers walk around and act like they're almighty. It's bratty and annoying. Also the love triangle/reverse harem (there really wasn't any in this book, but I've seen it mentioned) is just nasty to read about when they're literal children. The romance aspect of the book felt very forced. I feel like Avery pining after one brother and then the other did not suit her personality and considering the whole situation, it's shitty of her too. There wasn't any connection between her and the guys or any backstory why she would be all googoo at them. As readers, we have no idea what it is that's pulling her to them.
The second half of the book wasn't nearly as good as the first and the ending fell kind of flat for me. I wanted more answers. You cannot keep repeating that there's a secret and then not reveal it at the end of a 300+ book.
The focus on was also really annoying.
Keeping my fingers crossed the second one is better.
First, I would have loved it so much more if the characters were all adults. In my head, I pictured them all as adults because it peeves me when teenagers walk around and act like they're almighty. It's bratty and annoying. Also the love triangle/reverse harem (there really wasn't any in this book, but I've seen it mentioned) is just nasty to read about when they're literal children. The romance aspect of the book felt very forced. I feel like Avery pining after one brother and then the other did not suit her personality and considering the whole
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EmilyThe second half of the book wasn't nearly as good as the first and the ending fell kind of flat for me. I wanted more answers. You cannot keep repeating that there's a secret and then not reveal it at the end of a 300+ book.
The focus on
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"This is what Emily would have wanted!!!" Please give me a break, she's dead, she's unlikable, who cares what she wants.Keeping my fingers crossed the second one is better.
