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markkawika's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fantastic psychological thriller and whodunit. I enjoyed it way more than I expected.
I bought it because my book club was reading it only I didn't finish the book in time and had a conflict so couldn't attend the book club meeting.
But I sure am glad I read it. Nice twist during the climax, and the ending was awesome.
Highly recommended!
I bought it because my book club was reading it only I didn't finish the book in time and had a conflict so couldn't attend the book club meeting.
But I sure am glad I read it. Nice twist during the climax, and the ending was awesome.
Highly recommended!
espressoreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a seriously messed up main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Medical content, Dementia, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Trafficking
tesseract888's review against another edition
Could not connect with writing style.
rightoftheleaf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.75
Rough start, middle, and End.
rexkwondo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hinesight's review against another edition
2.0
I chose this book after reading an interview with Hugh Laurie in the WSJ magazine; evidently, he is going to star in a made-for-TV movie based on Chance. I did not enjoy the book; I kept waiting for something to happen for the first 3/4 of the book beyond endless driving around San Francisco in the fog, and then was sort of 'meh' about the deus ex machina ending. Plus, I find unreliable narrators annoying. Sorry.
hectaizani's review against another edition
3.0
I started reading this book about a forensic neuropathologist and his descent into the depths of moral ambiguity because I started watching the series on Hulu. While the book gave a little insight into the show I found it slow going and somewhat confusing. Normally, I prefer the book to its adaptation but in this case it was the reverse.
jemunson's review against another edition
3.0
I’m a huge fan of the Hulu show based off this book and honestly found the book largely disappointing. I’d like to think this might have been from seeing the show first, but I don’t think that is it. The story moved slow and a lot of the scenes didn’t feel particularly significant nor gave us much idea what the characters were like and why we should feel invested in them. There was a period toward the end in which the pace picked up and the book became a lot more enjoyable.
Honestly, I’d skip the book and just watch the show. It’s great.
Honestly, I’d skip the book and just watch the show. It’s great.
michellemjeffers's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the setting in San Francisco. Good, dark tale, very Raymond Chandler-ish.