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lgaegler's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lisad5's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
morebksplz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
4.75
Heavy. Revisits & works through a traumatic turning point in Sara's past.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Medical content
Moderate: Confinement, Medical trauma, and Stalking
Minor: Bullying
abbycohen03's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? N/A
4.25
I wish the resolution was more. It was so much build up and then not a lot of what happens after. Amazing book though and I’m definitely going to read more of her books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Medical content
libraryjen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.0
If you're reading this review, there's a good chance that you've already discovered the Will Trent series (this is #11). If not, stop immediately and go back and start at the beginning. Actually, go back and read the Grant County series first, which overlaps with and then continues on in the Will Trent series. If you're a fan of hardcore police procedurals with strong characters and twisty but realistic plots, you will love these books. Karin Slaughter is a master at writing thrillers.
This book starts with Sara working in the Grady ER, where she loses a patient who tries desperately to tell the ER staff that she's been raped. Sadly, Sara is the only one close enough to hear her. Fast forward three years, and Sara is testifying in a civil case against the girl's rapist. The rapist is a med student at Emory and the son of two doctors that Sara not only knows but went to school and competed with during her time at Emory. When the boy's mom, Britt, tearfully tells Sara in the bathroom of the courthouse that there's a connection between this girl's assault and the one Sara endured fifteen years ago. Not only does Britt insinuate a connection, but her comments cause Sara to wonder if they speak to a pattern and if there are more victims out there right now or will be in the future. With no real evidence to go on, Sara turns to her fiancee Will and Faith Mitchell, his partner, to help her investigate Britt's claims.
As with all Will Trent books, there are twists and turns the reader doesn't see coming. There are characters who are real and fallible, and yet you love them and root for them. There is harshness, as well as family strength and love. There is both darkness and light. Karin Slaughter has a talent for writing realistic situations, heroes, and villains, and I never want to put her books down. I lost sleep over this one and highly recommend it!
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Re-read 8/25/2024: I've read 5 Will Trent books in the last 3 weeks, and the violence against women is just so depressing. Sigh.
What I really like about this installment is the character and relationship development between Sara and Will.
This book starts with Sara working in the Grady ER, where she loses a patient who tries desperately to tell the ER staff that she's been raped. Sadly, Sara is the only one close enough to hear her. Fast forward three years, and Sara is testifying in a civil case against the girl's rapist. The rapist is a med student at Emory and the son of two doctors that Sara not only knows but went to school and competed with during her time at Emory. When the boy's mom, Britt, tearfully tells Sara in the bathroom of the courthouse that there's a connection between this girl's assault and the one Sara endured fifteen years ago. Not only does Britt insinuate a connection, but her comments cause Sara to wonder if they speak to a pattern and if there are more victims out there right now or will be in the future. With no real evidence to go on, Sara turns to her fiancee Will and Faith Mitchell, his partner, to help her investigate Britt's claims.
As with all Will Trent books, there are twists and turns the reader doesn't see coming. There are characters who are real and fallible, and yet you love them and root for them. There is harshness, as well as family strength and love. There is both darkness and light. Karin Slaughter has a talent for writing realistic situations, heroes, and villains, and I never want to put her books down. I lost sleep over this one and highly recommend it!
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Re-read 8/25/2024: I've read 5 Will Trent books in the last 3 weeks, and the violence against women is just so depressing. Sigh.
What I really like about this installment is the character and relationship development between Sara and Will.
larachism's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
blondevalkyrie's review against another edition
4.0
Karin Slaughter does it again, an excellent read
Karin Slaughter has done it again. The latest instalment in the Will Trent series ticks all the boxes. I was so excited to read the next book in the series as I am a big fan of the books ( but alas not the tv series) The book starts of at a rapid pace and never slows down. I found it hard to put down as the writing flows so well. Without mentioning any spoilers, the book tackles the inherent subject of rape culture. It centres around a group of privileged white males that abuse their privileges to perpetuate a cycle of rape culture feeling they are so safe with their wealth and position. The main character Sara Linton, who all Will Trent fans know, has been through the awful rape scenario and can relate to the victim that is brought into the ER when she is in charge. This sets the ball rolling when she realises that the accused is related to an ex colleague who was about when she was raped and his doped up wife mentioned the rapes are related. The reason this was not a five star in my view is because the storyline was very similar to a book I recently read called The Sharp Edge of Silence by Kelly Rosenbaum.
Karin Slaughter has done it again. The latest instalment in the Will Trent series ticks all the boxes. I was so excited to read the next book in the series as I am a big fan of the books ( but alas not the tv series) The book starts of at a rapid pace and never slows down. I found it hard to put down as the writing flows so well. Without mentioning any spoilers, the book tackles the inherent subject of rape culture. It centres around a group of privileged white males that abuse their privileges to perpetuate a cycle of rape culture feeling they are so safe with their wealth and position. The main character Sara Linton, who all Will Trent fans know, has been through the awful rape scenario and can relate to the victim that is brought into the ER when she is in charge. This sets the ball rolling when she realises that the accused is related to an ex colleague who was about when she was raped and his doped up wife mentioned the rapes are related. The reason this was not a five star in my view is because the storyline was very similar to a book I recently read called The Sharp Edge of Silence by Kelly Rosenbaum.