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A review by himpersonal
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Most of the book was a laughably awful clash of Lord of the Rings and the TV show Lost. But the ending was good, and the remaining characters were well developed. The reveal at the end was completely unnecessary. She's done better in her other books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail