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Darkness, Take My Hand (Kenzie & Gennaro, #2)
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Tell me, what are all-time favorites made of? Perhaps we all have a different definition for them, but mine? I read so much that a great, even amazing book can get sidelined if it doesn't leave a mark on me. On the contrary, a flawed one can earn its stripes if the emotions it makes me feel are unforgettable.
I'd say that if there were one lesson to be learnt from this experience, is that Darkness, Take My Hand will linger. Oh, yes, it will.
➊ a fucked-up male lead I grew to adore and for whom I care so much it hurts : multi-layered, morally ambiguous, sarcastic, wounded, loyal - he's everything I want in my favorite characters. EVERYTHING.
➋ a kickass heroine I want to hug, because, really, Angie, you rock.
➌ a frightening and captivating suspense in an investigation where nobody is innocent and everyone can be guilty.... See, I'm not easily frightened. A clown, a doll and I'm hiding under the blankets, but a serial-killer? Nope. Darkness, Take My Hand, though? It was chilling.
Just a thing : DON'T FUCK WITH MY FEARS. Like, really - there was an expected twist that scared me to death.
➍ Secondary characters I'm not supposed to like but... I do anyway, because of reasons, I guess.
Yeah, I saw this gif and I thought... Oh, Bubba. You psycho. How in the world can I like you? *hides in shame*
➎ a writing whose ability to express both depth and sarcasm blew me away.
➏ a ending that made my jaw drop on the floor... But unfortunately I guessed who the mastermind was around 50%. It didn't prevent me from enjoying the book, not really, but it did annihilate a great part of the intended shock factor, and for a moment there I thought that it would cost it its fifth star.
But the fact is, Darkness, Take My Hand deserves its 5 stars nonetheless, because of the impact this book had on me. Here I am, staring at the wall, disturbed in my own core feelings, and I know that I would never forget this book.
See you, friends. I'm going to hug myself now.
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Alienor ✘ French Frowner ✘'s review
bookshelves: 2015-reads, genre-mystery-thriller-horror, all-time-favorites
Aug 29, 2015
bookshelves: 2015-reads, genre-mystery-thriller-horror, all-time-favorites
Tell me, what are all-time favorites made of? Perhaps we all have a different definition for them, but mine? I read so much that a great, even amazing book can get sidelined if it doesn't leave a mark on me. On the contrary, a flawed one can earn its stripes if the emotions it makes me feel are unforgettable.
I'd say that if there were one lesson to be learnt from this experience, is that Darkness, Take My Hand will linger. Oh, yes, it will.
➊ a fucked-up male lead I grew to adore and for whom I care so much it hurts : multi-layered, morally ambiguous, sarcastic, wounded, loyal - he's everything I want in my favorite characters. EVERYTHING.
➋ a kickass heroine I want to hug, because, really, Angie, you rock.
➌ a frightening and captivating suspense in an investigation where nobody is innocent and everyone can be guilty.... See, I'm not easily frightened. A clown, a doll and I'm hiding under the blankets, but a serial-killer? Nope. Darkness, Take My Hand, though? It was chilling.
Just a thing : DON'T FUCK WITH MY FEARS. Like, really - there was an expected twist that scared me to death.
➍ Secondary characters I'm not supposed to like but... I do anyway, because of reasons, I guess.
Yeah, I saw this gif and I thought... Oh, Bubba. You psycho. How in the world can I like you? *hides in shame*
➎ a writing whose ability to express both depth and sarcasm blew me away.
➏ a ending that made my jaw drop on the floor... But unfortunately I guessed who the mastermind was around 50%. It didn't prevent me from enjoying the book, not really, but it did annihilate a great part of the intended shock factor, and for a moment there I thought that it would cost it its fifth star.
But the fact is, Darkness, Take My Hand deserves its 5 stars nonetheless, because of the impact this book had on me. Here I am, staring at the wall, disturbed in my own core feelings, and I know that I would never forget this book.
See you, friends. I'm going to hug myself now.
For more of my reviews, please visit:
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"It's 3am and I really, really need to sleep but OMG. This is FABULOUS. I adore Patrick more and more at every page <3 and the whole creepy atmosphere is starting to get to me^^"
August 30, 2015
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Aug 30, 2015 10:08AM
Great review, and now I have to add this series! I've only read 'Mystic River' so far and it was frikin great. I already have 'Shutter Island' so that will be my next one.
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Wayne wrote: "Great review, and now I have to add this series! I've only read 'Mystic River' so far and it was frikin great. I already have 'Shutter Island' so that will be my next one."Thank youuuu! This series is really amazing ♡
Not reading this!!! I will read first and then after that I'll come back :D
Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤ wrote: "Not reading this!!! I will read first and then after that I'll come back :D"=) PATRIIIIIIICK <3 - It's super weird because it was my father's name, but oh, well.
Your definition of what makes an all-time favourite is interesting. I don't really know what makes my favourite books be what they are, but I do know they're the ones that make me FEEL the most. Great review! I really want to read this soon! :)
Vane wrote: "Your definition of what makes an all-time favourite is interesting. I don't really know what makes my favourite books be what they are, but I do know they're the ones that make me FEEL the most. Gr..."Thank you Vane!! I'm excited for you to start :D
Stunning review, Anna! So happy you are loving this dark, twisted story so much! And sarcastic guys are the best, but so very hard to find. ♥
Jen wrote: "Stunning review, Anna! So happy you are loving this dark, twisted story so much! And sarcastic guys are the best, but so very hard to find. ♥"YES THEY ARE. And this one? Fabulous. Thank you Jen ♥♥
"Impact" I see what you did there. Nicely done! ;)
Jorge Luis wrote: ""Impact" I see what you did there. Nicely done! ;)"
;) Thank you!
