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Each twist and turn in the plot raises the stakes, drawing readers into a labyrinth of psychological suspense. Ware's keen observational skills shine through as she builds richly detailed characters, each with their own motivations and fears. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation, creating a palpable sense of dread that lingers throughout the story.
Through the interplay of relationships and the unfolding mystery, themes of paranoia and moral ambiguity come to the forefront. The narrative challenges perceptions of reality and forces readers to confront the uncomfortable truths that lie beneath the surface.
As the story escalates, the tension becomes almost unbearable, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Ruth Ware’s expert storytelling promises not only to entertain but also to provoke thought about the nature of trust and the impact of our choices.
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This was the book equivalent of a Fugitive-style action movie…. and for me, personally, apparently that just works better on screen. There was plenty of adrenaline-fueled action for our MMC, but nothing really happened at the same time. It was really just one big, repetitive, cat and mouse chase scene. I found their jobs really interesting so the beginning started strong, but the rest kinda dragged on and was mostly predictable. I knew who the culprit was pretty immediately. Overall, it was meh.
⭐️2-2.25This can’t be the same author who wrote ‘The It Girl’. Granted I didn’t love ‘The It Girl’, I can’t even say I liked ‘The It Girl’, hence my 2.5 star rating, but my God, this book was so much worse than ‘The It Girl’.Although it has a good premise, this book itself isn't exciting, suspenseful, thrilling or even particularly interesting. While this is essentially a fugitive thriller, not much happens plot-wise, and I didn't necessarily feel the rush and urgency of our protagonist Jack's escape from the police. As a reader, constantly reading about Jack's injuries, her lack of food and Gabe's voice in her head just became repetitive and frankly exhausting, especially her inner monologues about Gabe. The fact that Jack, as a character, isn't that interesting didn't help either, as she has little personality beyond her job and her relationship with Gabe.As for the plot twists, if you can call them that, they weren't shocking at all, not helped by the small cast and the obvious clues, and the ending was very meh and unsatisfying.As a whole, this book commits the worst crime a mystery/thriller can commit: being bland and uninteresting.Clearly, I haven't enjoyed Ruth Ware's recently published books. I might need to read her older published books instead.