This is 99% me venting and 1% asking for a book suggestion to counter this rage. Tldr at bottom.

I just finished this book and it is fucking bullshit. WTF what is that ending. Like just an hour ago I was exited about the ending but then he just ruined it. Expect for the ending I really liked the story, I loved the character development although it was a bit all over the place but then that ENDING AHHHH. This story had sooo much potential but then he ruined it. And what even was the purpose of Henry and who even was stalking Mariana??? I have soo many goddam questions. This could have been such a good story but he had to ruin it. I am pretty new to reading novels soo almost any kind of story facinates me but not this one.

Anyways I have vented enough. I am pretty new to reading novels. I would say the best I have read is a man called ove and it also was a silent painter by this author but after finishing this book I just realised that book had pretty much the same problem. It was just soo new to me that I liked it.

Can someone suggest an actuall book any genre is fine by me and if you have a long list then I loved the Greek mythology aspect of this thing and I love a good murder (obviously in a fictional scenario). Thanks for reading this far. I have a tendency to strech my messages as much as I can sooo sorry.

Tldr: hate maiden suggest good book. Much appreciated thank you.

  • CHICKENx1000@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I haaated that book lol. I agree with all the other recommendations you got here! I would add Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. I’m going against the trend here but to me it was even better than Gone Girl. Super creepy (which I love!)

    If you want something super fast paced, No Exit by Taylor Adams was one of the most effective popcorn thrillers I read. I was actually on the edge of my seat! It’s not a very character focused narrative, however so depends on what you like.

    A book that I adore but never see recommended is White Ivy by Susie Yang. It has the academic vibes (in part), questions of privilege, and “enraged girl in a precarious situation” vibes you might like. I struggle to categorise it…there is a murder/secret but it’s not really a thriller. It’s almost like a dark novel of manners. The main character is unlike able but in a very interesting way I found.