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Did I feel like I was right next to Jules with my heart-pounding along with her?.... I was practically holding her hand! Never take anything you haven't earned, my father used to say. You always end up paying for it one way or another.” Identity and Self-Discovery: The novel explores the theme of identity and self-discovery. It follows Jules as she grapples with her own past, tries to make sense of her present circumstances, and seeks to uncover the truth about herself and the mysterious happenings in Bartholomew. This is a Riley Sager book, so It’s not a spoiler to say there are twists and turns in this creepy, gothic suspense tale where the Bartholomew becomes a character itself. The palpable sense of eeriness with Jules all alone in the world up against some creepy neighbors in a gothic apartment building gave me a Rosemary’s Baby vibe. The book explores themes of trust, deception, and the power of perception as Jules navigates the complex web of relationships and secrets within Bartholomew.

The writing style was captivating. Riley Sager is a brilliant thriller expert. He knows how to maintain stress.She investigates Ingrid’s disappearance, trying to uncover the truth and unravel the secrets of the building.

At the beginning I thought this was going to be my favorite book out of the three but the ending twist made it my least favorite. Jules is a strong, relatable, and engaging character. The toggling between past and present builds the tension to a fever pitch. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was excellent. It was so engaging that I listened to the entire book in 2 days. Love it or hate it, I didn’t see the end coming, and it blew me awayThe danger escalates as she gets closer to the truth, and she realizes that her own life is at stake.

Jules' sister disappeared in the past, but we have absolutely no idea what happened to her. It was unnecessary. Tagged Dutton, fall thriller, gothic thriller, Maine, medical professional Riley Sager | The Only One Left I don't connect to the main protagonist Jules. She was so dumb sometimes and I don't really understand what her motive was. Why does she do stupid things? Okay, she was broke. In my opinion, money is not as important as her life. I hate this cliché when the character sacrifices his/her life because they don't have enough cash. WTF? Why is it better? She will be dead, and that's all about her money. Soooo sooo feeble-minded. The ending veered off in a direction that just didn’t seem to mesh with the theme of the first two thirds of the book. I wish I could say I came away loving it, but I didn’t. Not quite. For me, one star sadly fell away for the ending. But as always...that’s just me! I have to be up in a couple hours for work. But I don’t care. This book took a 180 turn and it was so unexpected and I loved it.Content and Trigger Warnings: talk of being cheated on in the past, talk of loss of a loved one in the past, self-harm (fire + hand), talk of past suicide, talk of cancer, and murder. There were some truly creepy moments in this book that gave me chills?? I felt like I was in the apartment building because the descriptions were so vivid. Even though this is a typical “girl goes missing” thriller and we spend the majority of the book trying to figure out what happens to this girl, it was still so much more than that and it was such a fun but also disturbing read. The ending got a lot more dark than I was expecting it to. Jules takes on a job as an apartment sitter at the prestigious and mysterious Bartholomew building, known for its luxurious yet eerie reputation.

No visitors. No nights spent elsewhere. No disturbing the rich and famous residents. These are the rules for Jules Larsen’s new job apartment sitting at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile buildings. Recently heartbroken—and just plain broke—Jules is taken in by the splendor and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. I'm starting to think I don't belong anywhere. That it's my lot in life to occupy limbo al my own.” Some of that comes from the fact that I spoiled myself for it (I have an unbelievable tendency to do that - I have seen 2 seasons of Love Island, for example, and learned who won before I even reached the halfway point), but more of that comes from this just...not working for me. I would like to thank NetGalley and Ebury Press (Fiction) for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review! Jules’ exploration of her own past and her search for the truth about herself becomes a central theme in the book. She uncovers hidden aspects of her identity and confronts her own fears and insecurities, leading to a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Nolan, Tom (2019-06-28). "Mysteries: The Sudden Vacancies Down the Hall". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660 . Retrieved 2020-09-09. The book was suspenseful, creepy, thrilling, and mysterious. Great characters with plenty of development in what was a relatively short book. And, as mentioned above, I loved the ending and I DID NOT SEE IT COMING! My guesses were not even close. I love a book where when you finally get to the resolution, you are like “OH DANG!” Although I didn’t guess the ending, I did not find it believable. How many times can you almost escape? Also, how do you not set off any alarms?