KnitAFett reviewed Survive the Night by Riley Sager
First Sager book that I've enjoyed.
4 stars
I get why people hate this one, but I found it a fun read. Yes, the FMC has a LOT of flaws and issues that make everyone super upset, but as someone that has mental health issues, I can fully understand where the doubt comes into play for Charlie. The gaslighting through this book is insane.
For the record, I am not one that reads thrillers and mysteries with the intent of trying to figure out the twists or anything. I like to dumbly follow along with the MC and be surprised by the twists. That's why I enjoy a McFadden book as well. They're like comfort reads almost because I don't feel a need to dissect them in any way, shape, or form. These are quick reads that I can get sucked into and just enjoy the ride for.
The only real irk that I had with it is …
I get why people hate this one, but I found it a fun read. Yes, the FMC has a LOT of flaws and issues that make everyone super upset, but as someone that has mental health issues, I can fully understand where the doubt comes into play for Charlie. The gaslighting through this book is insane.
For the record, I am not one that reads thrillers and mysteries with the intent of trying to figure out the twists or anything. I like to dumbly follow along with the MC and be surprised by the twists. That's why I enjoy a McFadden book as well. They're like comfort reads almost because I don't feel a need to dissect them in any way, shape, or form. These are quick reads that I can get sucked into and just enjoy the ride for.
The only real irk that I had with it is the "movies" that play over real life for Charlie and then just poof and vanish away and she's suddenly back in real life. I understand that it's a big part of the plot because she can't tell what's real and what's not and it places the doubt in her mind. But I feel like there could have been better ways to do that.
Can't really say that I would recommend this to anyone else, because the general consensus is that this is a horrendous book, but I still found it fun.