The book shines in its clever structure and strong character development, with engaging moments of multiple perspectives, though some plot twists stretch imagination slightly.
The reviewer appreciated the novel’s clever structure and the depth of its characters, noting that the shifts in perspective, especially during the dinner party scenes, were the most compelling parts that kept them hooked. While the mystery’s reveal was less dark than anticipated and some plot elements required a bit of suspension of disbelief, the exploration of family dynamics such as grief, loss, and coercive control was handled with a light touch, making the story emotionally resonant. The characters were well defined as either likable or dislikeable, and the reviewer valued the definitive ending that the book offered.
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The book shines in its clever structure and strong characters.
The moments of connection when we saw different people’s memories and perspective on events were the absolute star and drove my interest.
The book delves into all sorts of family situations - grief, loss, physical abuse, coercive control etc bit Sarah Easter Collins does it all with a light touch.