lianamathias's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Slow start, and too much left unanswered for my liking at the end. Interesting premise but I can't help thinking that I've read a story similar to this before. Has all the makings of a thriller or good suspense but doesn't quite make it.
rebekka_m's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
heleniwn's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
proudlocks's review against another edition
4.0
The book started so slow and I thought nah I’m going to need to sack this off but I’m so glad I didn’t.
I was equally horrified, mystified, entranced, angry, sad - all the feelings.
There was ALOT that took me by surprise and I’m sad it’s over.
Poor Fran, I’m angry at Peter for indulging his girlfriend and not getting her professional help, this could have ended so differently.
Also as an overweight female I felt the shame through the pages as starkly as Fran did.
I was equally horrified, mystified, entranced, angry, sad - all the feelings.
There was ALOT that took me by surprise and I’m sad it’s over.
Poor Fran, I’m angry at Peter for indulging his girlfriend and not getting her professional help, this could have ended so differently.
Also as an overweight female I felt the shame through the pages as starkly as Fran did.
planetary_no's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
edwardsxlaura's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
findyourgoldenhour's review against another edition
3.0
The author sets a beautiful scene; I could picture the crumbling old English estate, could feel the sunshine and see the characters as they moved throughout the story.
The story itself? It held my interest in the beginning. The characters are well drawn and the dynamics between the three main players are tightly wound. I was drawn in and wanted to know what would happen, like any good literary mystery. But in the end? It fell totally flat.
The story itself? It held my interest in the beginning. The characters are well drawn and the dynamics between the three main players are tightly wound. I was drawn in and wanted to know what would happen, like any good literary mystery. But in the end? It fell totally flat.
laurahastoomanywips's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was difficult to get into as it jumped about timeline-wise so much. Once I got my bearings it was an interesting read. Knew something bad was going to happen just wasn't sure what.
The way, if things had been different" was very apparent for Frances and Victor. Peter and Cara (Cara in particular) seemed to be set on a course of self destruction, sad that they took Frances with them in a way.
The way, if things had been different" was very apparent for Frances and Victor. Peter and Cara (Cara in particular) seemed to be set on a course of self destruction, sad that they took Frances with them in a way.
arielhudgins's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0