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A review by booksbytheglass
Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.5
did I binge this on my sick day because I could? I absolutely did!!!! and this was a wild ride from start to finish 😳😳
there’s something about a red herring … or multiple … that gets me so excited and impatient to get to the ending! and I was completely thrown pretty much the entire time!
following cleo on her search for her missing mother, she comes across so many details about her mother’s life that she had no idea about, from what she really does for work to how she grew up in foster care. and while I was a bit disappointed in the ultimate resolution, I loved the back and forth timeline format to keep the reader guessing!
I did guess the ultimate whodunnit at the end, mostly because I felt it was the most obvious choice, but the ride was so worth it!
the pacing and format was spot on, and I’d highly recommend this one for a quick bingeable popcorn thriller! thank you to penguin random house and netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
rating: 3.5 stars
wine pairing: columbia valley pinot noir
there’s something about a red herring … or multiple … that gets me so excited and impatient to get to the ending! and I was completely thrown pretty much the entire time!
following cleo on her search for her missing mother, she comes across so many details about her mother’s life that she had no idea about, from what she really does for work to how she grew up in foster care. and while I was a bit disappointed in the ultimate resolution, I loved the back and forth timeline format to keep the reader guessing!
I did guess the ultimate whodunnit at the end, mostly because I felt it was the most obvious choice, but the ride was so worth it!
the pacing and format was spot on, and I’d highly recommend this one for a quick bingeable popcorn thriller! thank you to penguin random house and netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
rating: 3.5 stars
wine pairing: columbia valley pinot noir