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One Perfect Couple: Der New-York-Times-Bestseller | »Köstlich düster und absolut fesselnd.« LUCY FOLEY by Ruth Ware
190 reviews
amyradak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
But this book was more than just an engaging survival story with high stakes - the author tackled some serious 'meat' among the thriller elements. Ware very deftly made a case for just how toxic a not-openly-racist/sexist-but-'just-asking-questions' podcast bro can be. I was impressed at how she so accurately portrayed a victim's perspective of the control, gaslighting, and misogyny Connor doled out. I found myself, along with the FMC, being able to not quite put my finger on how he was manipulating them, to the point where I almost questioned if I/the characters were really experiencing what they were. The author then also led me to feel fully enraged at Connor once it became clear that any ethical explanation for his withholding resources was gone, and it became clear he wasn't the rational, protective hero but a controlling abuser actively
The book provided a satisfying resolution, but didn't tie things up with a pretty bow. Lila and the three other women
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicide
delaneyanne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Physical abuse
sarahmeshille's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
garnerhachen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Domestic abuse
ladyslipper22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
noellekelly7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Eating disorder and Suicide
Male character has history of domestic abuse, including a past partner who killed herself. Multiple people are murdered or attempted murder in the book. Emotional abuse is used to control other characters through starvation. One character is speculated to have an eating disorder.vic_and_twisted's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicide
beeyes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Gore and Suicide
bailyrobinson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood