My Rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/5
I had this book on my TBR, but couldn’t help myself and wanted to watch the show first!
I found it highly addictive and as always, binge watched it till the sun rose.
Let me just say, this show was totally F-U-C-K-E-D UP! So juicy, with some really great twists!
The Characters
Joe Goldberg
A seemingly normal guy who manages a bookstore, but turns out to be a total creeper. The thing is, on the surface, there’s nothing about him that spells STALKER or CREEPY when you first meet him. In fact, the way his character is written and portrayed, you almost feel empathy for this guy at times.
Bravo 👏. This character was incredibly well played and well written!
Peach
OMG. So different from Emily in Pretty Little Liars. She surprised me the most! Definitely a character you love to hate and gets under your skin.
Beck
Beck, Beck, Beck..this girl is just a wreck with all kinds of issues! Seriously. Face palm! 🤦♀️ I shook my head on multiple occasions. Girl! You are better than that!
I did find myself rooting for her till the very end though.
Dr. Nicky aka 🦊
Ok, really!? Who wouldn’t want to bang the hot therapist?!! I would’ve lost the stache though.
Poor Dr. Nicky! The unknowing participant who winds up in prison for something he didn’t do..so unfortunate. I hope his outcome turns out differently in season 2. Justice must prevail!!
Candace
Joe’s first love and victim. Throughout the show, you’re left with the mystery of what really happened to her, which isn’t revealed and for good reason. All we know is that she’s dead and haunts Joe in his waking life.
I highly recommend this show if you’re looking for a good thriller. 🙂
I’m looking forward to comparing the book!
Have you watched it? Read it? Let me know your thoughts!!
I loved it! I’ve yet to read the book yet, but I want to make time for it soon.
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Apparently they stuck very closely to the book for the show. I read the first 3 pages and it’s identical to the first episode which is great! I love when they don’t steer too far from the original story.
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Me too, thank you for letting me know.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I haven’t watched it yet, but was thinking about it! I think I’ll give it a shot, thanks for the recommendation.
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You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂💜
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I read the book and watched all of series one on Netflix. Looking forward to watching series 2.
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Me too! It’ll be interesting to see what happens in season 2, cause they changed season 1 a bit
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Great review!
I read YOU before watching the series when it was still on Lifetime. Also read the sequel after that. Woah, some of the most twisted stories I ever read, but also such great thrillers at the same time. YOU was by far the best book I read in 2018. I thought the tv series was perfectly adapted. I won’t say more about the book vs. show because there were some changes. But can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the book. Can’t wait for Season 2!
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Thanks! Me too!! I’m very excited to see what’s in store for season 2. I believe there will be new characters, which should be interesting. I just got the book You. So I’m hoping to read it soon!!
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Yeah it sounds like for Season 2 that some of the characters for the show aren’t exactly the same characters from the book. More like a somewhat version of the book characters, for some of them. You’ll see what I mean when you read YOU and the sequel. I won’t say more cause spoilers, LoL.
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Just finished “You” on Netflix…. I Loved It!!! Cant wait for season 2 to come out!!!!!
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Me too! I’m going to try and read the book soon, so I can compare.
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Thats a Good Idea!!! 🙂
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I truly loved this show! Wasn’t what I was expecting but that’s how it drew me in. I have the book on my TBR, but not sure when I’ll get around to it.
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I have the book too, but haven’t read it yet 😜
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Oh, temptation! I did read a preview of the book on Goodreads and it seems pretty interesting just like the show.
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Apparently the writers followed the book very closely with a few changes. The second season will be really interesting to watch!
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