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Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier
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2.5 Stars

I'm still trying to figure out what I just read.....

My second by the author and it is completely over the top and quite dark and disturbing. The concept of a wealthy family playing a very twisted game that involves murder is NOT going to be everyone's cup of tea!

The characters didn't feel authentic to me, but rather pretentious and fake, which is probably a good thing because it gave it a more satirical feel. They were so awful I didn't want them to be "real people".

I'm actually glad they cut their heads out in the cover! Hmm...... not sure what else to say about this one. I'm at a loss for words.

This book goes to the extremes - She may have been going for a dark comedy, but it didn't work well for me.

If you are looking for something exaggerated, twisted, evilish (made that word up), wicked and chaotic than you will find it here.

Thanks to the publisher and NG for my early review copy. OUT Jan 25, 2022
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Reading Progress

July 30, 2021 – Shelved
July 30, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
December 26, 2021 – Started Reading
December 26, 2021 –
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December 27, 2021 –
55.0%
December 28, 2021 – Shelved as: disturbing-content
December 28, 2021 – Shelved as: domestic-suspense
December 28, 2021 – Shelved as: horror-ish
December 28, 2021 – Shelved as: read-in-2021
December 28, 2021 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Michael (new) - rated it 2 stars
Dec 31, 2021 03:19PM

Michael David (on hiatus) This was definitely not my cup of cappuccino. Sounds like it worked a tad better for you, Holly! Fantastic review!


message 2: by Jayme (new)
Dec 31, 2021 03:22PM

Jayme I didn’t enjoy her last effort so definitely not giving the author another try with this one! Yikes! Great review!


message 3: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new)
Dec 31, 2021 03:37PM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Thanks for this thoughtful review, Holls!


message 4: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 03:40PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Michael wrote: "This was definitely not my cup of cappuccino. Sounds like it worked a tad better for you, Holly! Fantastic review!"

Truly awful people in this one! I'm glad its behind me now. Thanks Michael!


message 5: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 03:41PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jayme wrote: "I didn’t enjoy her last effort so definitely not giving the author another try with this one! Yikes! Great review!"

Yikes is right on this one!


message 6: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 03:42PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Thanks for this thoughtful review, Holls!"

Thanks Jenni! I had a hard time with this plot!


message 7: by Regina (new)
Dec 31, 2021 03:51PM

Regina Nope, not for me anymore. Thanks for the heads up on this one... I will pass! xo


message 8: by Rachel (new)
Dec 31, 2021 04:19PM

Rachel Hanes Great review as always! This doesn’t sound like my cup of tea either, I think I’ll skip this one as well. Happy New Year and Happy Reading to you! 🎊


message 9: by Kaceey (new)
Dec 31, 2021 04:50PM

Kaceey Terrific review Holly! Sorry this one didn’t work for you!😕💖


message 10: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 07:04PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Regina wrote: "Nope, not for me anymore. Thanks for the heads up on this one... I will pass! xo"

Thanks Regina! I wish I would have passed!


message 11: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 07:04PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Rachel wrote: "Great review as always! This doesn’t sound like my cup of tea either, I think I’ll skip this one as well. Happy New Year and Happy Reading to you! 🎊"

It wasn't a good match for me, Happy New Years Rachel!!


message 12: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 07:04PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Holly! Sorry this one didn’t work for you!😕💖"

Thanks Kaceey, I should have passed, oh well! Onto the next....


message 13: by Kelly (and the Book Boar) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 31, 2021 07:23PM

Kelly (and the Book Boar) Sorry this ended up being a flop for you.


message 14: by Melissa (Always Behind) (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 07:26PM

Melissa (Always Behind) Ugh ugh ugh. I allowed myself to be sucked in to download this one knowing that I didn't like the author's previous book. I am crossing my fingers that I will like it more than you did but not holding out much hope for that. Great review.


message 15: by Yun (new)
Dec 31, 2021 08:11PM

Yun Great review, Holly! Hmm sorry this one fell a bit short. Hope you love your next one! :)


message 16: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 08:22PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "Sorry this ended up being a flop for you."

Thanks Kelly, those people were too crazy for me!


message 17: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 08:23PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "Ugh ugh ugh. I allowed myself to be sucked in to download this one knowing that I didn't like the author's previous book. I am crossing my fingers that I will like it more than you did but not hold..."

I know Melissa! I could have kicked myself, but I am curious about what your thoughts will be!


message 18: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 31, 2021 08:24PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Yun wrote: "Great review, Holly! Hmm sorry this one fell a bit short. Hope you love your next one! :)"

I am so far, thanks Yun, Happy New Year!


message 19: by JaymeO (new)
Dec 31, 2021 08:51PM

JaymeO Great review, Holly! Sorry this didn’t work for you. I didn’t love her last book, so was hesitant about this one. Sounds like I’m not missing anything! Thanks for the warning!


message 20: by Tina Loves To Read (new)
Dec 31, 2021 10:20PM

Tina Loves To Read Great Review. I am sorry it did not work for you. It does not sound like something I will like, so I am glad I did not request this book.


message 21: by Lucy (new)
Dec 31, 2021 11:30PM

Lucy Sorry this wasn’t great for you Holly ! Great review !


message 22: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new) - added it
Jan 01, 2022 01:18AM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Thank you for your review--I was seriously considering this one. I will definitely pass. I hope your next book is much more enjoyable!


message 23: by JanB (new)
Jan 01, 2022 01:52AM

JanB I think I’ll pass! Thanks for an honest review Holly!


message 24: by Carolyn (new)
Jan 01, 2022 02:05AM

Carolyn Yikes! Good to know, thanks for the honest review. I hated the first book and I think I’ll pass on this one, but happy New Years and new better books!🥳🥳


message 25: by NILTON (new)
Jan 01, 2022 02:09AM

NILTON TEIXEIRA Good honest review, Holly! I hope that your next book will make you forget about this one.


message 26: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 01, 2022 03:06PM

Holly B (slower pace!) JaymeO wrote: "Great review, Holly! Sorry this didn’t work for you. I didn’t love her last book, so was hesitant about this one. Sounds like I’m not missing anything! Thanks for the warning!"

Thanks Jayme! It is just a lot of horrible people. Happy New Year~


message 27: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 01, 2022 03:07PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Tina wrote: "Great Review. I am sorry it did not work for you. It does not sound like something I will like, so I am glad I did not request this book."

It does have some good reviews, but not my cup of tea! Happy New Year Tina!


message 28: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 01, 2022 03:07PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Lucy wrote: "Sorry this wasn’t great for you Holly ! Great review !"

Thanks Lucy!!


message 29: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 01, 2022 03:08PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Meredith wrote: "Thank you for your review--I was seriously considering this one. I will definitely pass. I hope your next book is much more enjoyable!"

I would be curious to your thoughts! But can't recommend, Happy New Year Meredith!


message 30: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 01, 2022 03:09PM

Holly B (slower pace!) JanB wrote: "I think I’ll pass! Thanks for an honest review Holly!"

I wish I had too, Thanks Jan and Happy New Year!


message 31: by Jade (new)
Jan 01, 2022 03:25PM

Jade Saul Great review


message 32: by Terrie (new)
Jan 02, 2022 01:40AM

Terrie Robinson Thanks for this very informative review, Holly. I'm so glad I didn't download this one...phew! What a stinker and I'm hoping your current read is a winner. Happy New Year!


message 33: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 02, 2022 02:38PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Carolyn wrote: "Yikes! Good to know, thanks for the honest review. I hated the first book and I think I’ll pass on this one, but happy New Years and new better books!🥳🥳"

Thanks Carolyn!


message 34: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 02, 2022 02:38PM

Holly B (slower pace!) NILTON wrote: "Good honest review, Holly! I hope that your next book will make you forget about this one."

I'm trying hard to forget it!


message 35: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 02, 2022 02:39PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jayson wrote: "Great review"

Thanks Jayson!


message 36: by Crystal (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 02, 2022 03:00PM

Crystal I have this one pre-ordered on Audible, so I hope I like it more than you did! I'm in the minority here, but I actually loved If I Disappear.


message 37: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 02, 2022 03:13PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Crystal wrote: "I have this one pre-ordered on Audible, so I hope I like it more than you did! I'm in the minority here, but I actually loved If I Disappear."

I enjoyed that one too! Which is why I wanted this one. I do hope you get more enjoyment from the audio, its just that the people were so awful!


message 38: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 02, 2022 03:13PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Terrie wrote: "Thanks for this very informative review, Holly. I'm so glad I didn't download this one...phew! What a stinker and I'm hoping your current read is a winner. Happy New Year!"

Thanks a bunch Terrie!


message 39: by Derek (I'M BACKKKK!) (new)
Jan 02, 2022 07:06PM

Derek (I'M BACKKKK!) Helpful, honest review, Holly! This is one of those rare reviews where the points of criticism are actually piquing my interest more. Funny how that works out sometimes!

Happy New Years 🥂


message 40: by Kat (new)
Jan 02, 2022 10:25PM

Kat Great review, Holly! I'm gonna incorporate the word "evilish" into my vocabulary. I love made up words. 😉 Sorry this disappointed!


message 41: by Christina (new)
Jan 02, 2022 11:27PM

Christina “What did I just read?” is never fun! Thanks for the warning and great review as always!


message 42: by Lisa (new)
Jan 03, 2022 01:38AM

Lisa Oh wow a book to forget Holly great review hope your next is a winner happy new year 🥳 to you.🍾


message 43: by preoccupiedbybooks (new)
Jan 03, 2022 08:48AM

preoccupiedbybooks Sorry this didn't work out for you Holly, I hope your next is better! x


message 44: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 03, 2022 02:32PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Derek wrote: "Helpful, honest review, Holly! This is one of those rare reviews where the points of criticism are actually piquing my interest more. Funny how that works out sometimes!

Happy New Years 🥂"

HNY and Cheers Derek!! I'd love to read your review of this one! haha, the characters were the worst ever, but whoah the games they played!


message 45: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 03, 2022 02:33PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kat (on semi-hiatus for a bit) wrote: "Great review, Holly! I'm gonna incorporate the word "evilish" into my vocabulary. I love made up words. 😉 Sorry this disappointed!"

Seems like it should be a word, haha. Thanks Kat!!


message 46: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 03, 2022 02:33PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Christina wrote: "“What did I just read?” is never fun! Thanks for the warning and great review as always!"

I wish I'd passed!


message 47: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 03, 2022 02:33PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Lisa wrote: "Oh wow a book to forget Holly great review hope your next is a winner happy new year 🥳 to you.🍾"

Thanks Lisa! Off to a great start and Happy New Year!


message 48: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 03, 2022 02:33PM

Holly B (slower pace!) preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Sorry this didn't work out for you Holly, I hope your next is better! x"

Fingers crossed!


message 49: by Michelle (new) - added it
Jan 03, 2022 03:41PM

Michelle I've been on the fence with this one but I think your review just convinced me to skip this. Fantastic review, Holly! 💙


message 50: by Holly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 03, 2022 03:54PM

Holly B (slower pace!) Michelle wrote: "I've been on the fence with this one but I think your review just convinced me to skip this. Fantastic review, Holly! 💙"

Hope you enjoy it more if you give it a try!


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