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A review by lunabean
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Love a good murder mystery that keeps you guessing till the end. Just when I think I know who the killer is, there is plot twist after plot twist, keeping me on the edge of my seat and soliciting an actual audible gasp when all is explained eventually!
Plot aside, the prose is engaging and descriptive, original and not cheesy. It was very easy to envision the story taking place in my head, resulting in a very immersive read - my favourite in thrillers! I took away a star because I felt like the protagonist’s reliance on prescription drugs and addiction subplot felt a little unnecessary. I would also have liked to see closure in the protagonist’s relationships with her father, her mother!!!, and Daniel…
Plot aside, the prose is engaging and descriptive, original and not cheesy. It was very easy to envision the story taking place in my head, resulting in a very immersive read - my favourite in thrillers! I took away a star because I felt like the protagonist’s reliance on prescription drugs and addiction subplot felt a little unnecessary. I would also have liked to see closure in the protagonist’s relationships with her father, her mother!!!, and Daniel…