jdehart's review
2.0
It was interesting enough, but by the time I finished I was wondering what the point was. There's enough mystery that you want to know what happens, but then you find out and just wish someone gave you a synopsis.
aliceandherbookshelf's review
5.0
I honestly can't recommend this book enough. Words cannot described how gripped I was by this book, I finished it within the day! It truly was a twisted story from beginning to end and I wish I could read it for the first time again. If you are looking for a fast-paced mystery/thriller this one is brilliant and you really won't be disappointed.
janislynne78's review
4.0
Jewell's latest book is super creepy and completely addictive. Easily the most entertaining "cult book" I've read this year.
Jewell's three narrators give different perspectives of the story, and all have "baggage" and are potentially unreliable narrators, which adds to the suspense in the story.
Overall, a fun and quick read.
Jewell's three narrators give different perspectives of the story, and all have "baggage" and are potentially unreliable narrators, which adds to the suspense in the story.
Overall, a fun and quick read.
livadventurously's review
3.0
It was really difficult for me to put this book down, but the ending left me feeling very... unfulfilled. 3.5
bookswithaniya's review
5.0
This is my second time reading this book and I might have to actually buy it I loved it just as much this time then I did last time 5 stars all around
bgg616's review
4.0
This starts out as a mystery that becomes a romance at the end. It may also be classified by some as a thriller, and has parts that may fall into that category. Libby Jones receives a letter on her twenty-fifth birthday informing her that she has an inheritance. She learns her inheritance is a mansion on the banks of the Thames in London. Libby was adopted as a baby after her parents (supposedly) died in a car accident. Libby has a satisfying life as a kitchen designer, but hopes to marry in the future. Her life goals are simple.
As she learns more about her inheritance, she learns there is a mystery attached. Her parents did not die in a car accident, but were found dead in the abandoned mansion with another unidentified man and the baby Libby. Libby finds a journalist who wrote about the case and with his help, they delve into the mystery.
The story begins in 1988 in Chelsea where Henry and Martina Lamb live with their two children. Henry inherited a fortune, and neither of them work. They fritter away their money and eventually are broke. At this time, the first of the destructive freeholders who take over their lives arrives. This begins a saga that leads to tragedy.The story moves back and forth from the present to various points in the past. Another female character appears and it is quite a while before the reader begins to figure out who she is.
The novel is at times hard to put down. Answers are found to Libby's questions. The mansion is worth millions but I will add that I found the value of it in 2019, seemed an underestimate. Living outside of Washington DC, I know that mansions in world class cities are very very expensive. The writer lives in London, but I still question the value she assigned this property. I will add that I do have a pet peeve with tv shows and movies that show people with modest jobs living in almost luxurious settings. I found this an escapist and hard-to-out down read in current times and recommend it to readers who like a mystery.
As she learns more about her inheritance, she learns there is a mystery attached. Her parents did not die in a car accident, but were found dead in the abandoned mansion with another unidentified man and the baby Libby. Libby finds a journalist who wrote about the case and with his help, they delve into the mystery.
The story begins in 1988 in Chelsea where Henry and Martina Lamb live with their two children. Henry inherited a fortune, and neither of them work. They fritter away their money and eventually are broke. At this time, the first of the destructive freeholders who take over their lives arrives. This begins a saga that leads to tragedy.The story moves back and forth from the present to various points in the past. Another female character appears and it is quite a while before the reader begins to figure out who she is.
The novel is at times hard to put down. Answers are found to Libby's questions. The mansion is worth millions but I will add that I found the value of it in 2019, seemed an underestimate. Living outside of Washington DC, I know that mansions in world class cities are very very expensive. The writer lives in London, but I still question the value she assigned this property. I will add that I do have a pet peeve with tv shows and movies that show people with modest jobs living in almost luxurious settings. I found this an escapist and hard-to-out down read in current times and recommend it to readers who like a mystery.
megewanis's review
4.0
This book took awhile for me to get into. I enjoyed the story line from 3 different perspectives ... it just took me reading about 60% of the book to fully get into it
kristenlem's review against another edition
5.0
Could not put the damn thing down ! So many twists and turns. Love, love, and can’t wait to read another by Lisa Jewell !