I watched Raise the Red Lantern last year and this book left me with the same feeling. I won’t soon for get this book. This book made me laugh out loud at points—Joe’s narration is so manic and insane he ends being very funny at times—and by the end I felt genuinely sorrowful. It took me a bit to get through it, as the narrative style is a bit intense and can definitely tire you out, but I always wanted to pick up the book again. Wonderful book!

I did not enjoy reading this book, not all all. An author can def write from a male stalker perspective, but don't make it misognyistic and sexist. Plus, I swear Caroline Kepnes is obsessed with Stephen King...he better get a restraining order. 👀😐

Really liked it

There are some differences between this and the show but this still is an exciting story to read nonetheless. Gotta say though that a lot of it is of Joe rambling about something that feels like it could’ve been cut out and made the book a bit shorter, drags a bit. A fun read if you want something to keep you occupied but if you’ve seen the show no need to read this book tbh

Keeps you at the edge of your seat✨ a masterpiece🖤

Really enjoyed it! A fun and creepy read. About two-thirds of the way in, the book felt like it was getting too long, but picked up again promptly. Great ending and lead up to the ending.

Absolutely loved this book!! I watched the series and decided to give the book a read to pass the time during a vacation, and couldn’t put it down! Definitely better than the show, and also different in many ways. 10/10 recommend for anyone who saw the show and fell in love.

very good. i mean not the best thing i’ve ever read but i liked it. i’m too tired to be writing this but yeah it was a good little read.

Loved it!!!!! Even better then the show!!!

This story is electric. I read it in one sitting. If you like a good lunatic murderer this books for you.