All the Colors of the Dark
Ratings18
Average rating4.3
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Ratings18
Average rating4.3
1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Mohammed Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing.
When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy with one eye, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake.
Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.
A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession, and the blinding light of hope.
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Ah, the book that had everyone buzzing. Well, I finally caved to the peer pressure and dove in. Was it worth the hype? Not quite.
Let's start with the positives: I'm glad I read it. At least now I can join those heated book club discussions without feeling left out. Plus, it gave me something to read at the coffee shop and on a plane (where I wasn't the only person reading it).
Now, onto the not-so-great parts. The characters were about as flavorful as unseasoned tofu. I waited for them to develop some personality, but they remained bland.
As for the plot, let's say I could see the twists coming from a mile away. I couldn't tell if the 261 chapters were meant to be a challenge to want to blow through or because there wasn't much depth to explore, so each one was a staccato thought.
"All the Colors Are Dark" is like that trendy restaurant everyone raves about, but when you finally go, you realize it's just mediocre food with fancy plating. It's not terrible, but it does not deserve all the hype. At least now I can say I've read it.
