Verity movie release

The 'Verity' movie has sparked mixed reactions from critics ahead of its October 2 release.

Goodreads readers divided

Goodreads readers have long been divided over Colleen Hoover’s twisty psychological thriller.

Book plot explained

Verity is a psychological romantic thriller published in 2.018. The plot follows Lowen, a struggling writer hired by Jeremy Crawford to finish his wife Verity’s bestselling book series after a devastating car accident left Verity unable to do so.

Colleen Hoover’s perspective

Hoover said on Betty’s Booklist in 2022, 'When people read Verity, they were all like, 'There you are. We don’t know where the romance comes from, that doesn’t seem like you, but, the psychotic part of your writing, seems more like you.'

“When people read Verity, they were all like, 'There you are. We don’t know where the romance comes from, that doesn’t seem like you, but, the psychotic part of your writing, seems more like you.'”

Goodreads reader praise

One Goodreads reader wrote, 'I’ve pulled up this review and tried to make the words come for a couple of days now, but every time I try to write the words all that comes to mind is WTF Colleen?!'

“I’ve pulled up this review and tried to make the words come for a couple of days now, but every time I try to write the words all that comes to mind is WTF Colleen?”

Goodreads reader criticism

Some readers said they wished they could 'go back and unread' the book, feeling physically sick and confused about the book’s point.

“I can’t believe the high average rating of this book. I felt physically sick multiple times throughout, and can’t seem to figure out what the point was”

Ending criticism

The last 20 pages felt rushed, with one reader saying, 'Had it not been for such a ridiculously stupid ending, I would have given it a generous three stars.'

“Had it not been for such a ridiculously stupid ending, I would have given it a generous three stars.”

Movie viewer reactions

Early movie viewers said their heads were spinning after seeing the film and that they needed friends to discuss it immediately.

“Verity is the kind of psychological thriller you’re gonna need to see with friends just so you can immediately yap about it after.”

Movie adaptation critique

Some viewers felt the movie did not replicate the book’s tense atmosphere, prioritizing cheap thriller scenes over effective suspense.

“The movie adaptation was not capable to replicate that atmosphere, mainly in Lowen’s pov/timeline, prioritizing cheap and forgettable thriller wannabe scenes over effective suspense.”