'The Kind Worth Killing' by Peter Swanson is a psychological thriller full of twists and turns, following the story of Ted and Lily who meet in an airport bar and discuss the possibility of killing Ted's wife. The book is narrated from multiple perspectives, providing a deep dive into the minds of characters involved in a deadly game of deceit, revenge, and murder. With a gripping plot and engaging writing style, the book keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through the intricate web of lies and manipulation.
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Content warnings include themes of murder, infidelity, psychological manipulation, and character violence.
From The Publisher:
A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, "Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl?" From one of the hottest new thriller writers, Peter Swanson, a name you may not know yet (but soon will), this is his breakout novel in the bestselling tradition of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train-and is soon to be a major movie directed by Agnieszka Holland.
In a tantalizing set-up reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith's classic Strangers on a Train… On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner. Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very intimate details about themselves. Ted talks about his marriage that's going stale and his wife Miranda, who he's sure is cheating on him. Ted and his wife were a mismatch from the start-he the rich businessman, she the artistic free spirit-a contrast that once inflamed their passion, but has now become a cliché.
But their game turns a little darker when Ted jokes that he could kill Miranda for what she's done. Lily, without missing a beat, says calmly, "I'd like to help." After all, some people are the kind worth killing, like a lying, stinking, cheating spouse. . . .
Back in Boston, Ted and Lily's twisted bond grows stronger as they begin to plot Miranda's demise. But there are a few things about Lily's past that she hasn't shared with Ted, namely her experience in the art and craft of murder, a journey that began in her very precocious youth.
Suddenly these co-conspirators are embroiled in a chilling game of cat-and-mouse, one they both cannot survive . . . with a shrewd and very determined detective on their tail.
Ratings (80)
Incredible (15) | |
Loved It (28) | |
Liked It (16) | |
It Was OK (14) | |
Did Not Like (6) | |
Hated It (1) |
Reader Stats (208):
Read It (81) | |
Want To Read (101) | |
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4 comment(s)
Supremely enjoyed this book. The characters were all complex, and the twists and turns were unexpected yet delightful! Excited to add this to my completed list and look forward to reading more from the author..
It had a lot of plot twists which I enjoyed. There are grey characters with questionable motives and it wasn't the best gripping book of Peter Swanson but it was a good way to break my reading slump
The plot is interesting but when you can’t care for the characters the twists appear kind of forced like they need to happen. The story develops quickly without the reader getting to spend time with the character at all. There are people who die and not a single one I felt any type of way. Instead of having many POVs the writer should have focused on distinguishing the characters from one another and have us feel something— like thrill for instance. I wouldn’t really recommend this book to people unless they want something that reads like a screenplay without the actors bringing them to life.
I don’t understand the hype around this book. Definitely a waste of time.
The ending is also like a Marvel movie where the story is not complete and you know there’s gonna be another book but you don’t really care about it. You’ll only read to see what might happen— like you might read a clickbait article
The plot twisted and turned
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