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mrsgreenberg's review
I received this book as a First Reads winner. I can't wait to dig in!
ambcreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sewfrench's review
4.0
In The Silent Sister, Riley MacPherson has spent her entire life believing that her older sister Lisa committed suicide as a teenager. Now, over twenty years later, her father has passed away and she’s in New Bern, North Carolina cleaning out his house when she finds evidence to the contrary. Lisa is The Silent Sister alive. Alive and living under a new identity. But why exactly was she on the run all those years ago, and what secrets are being kept now? As Riley works to uncover the truth, her discoveries will put into question everything she thought she knew about her family. Riley must decide what the past means for her present, and what she will do with her newfound reality, in this engrossing mystery from international bestselling author Diane Chamberlain.
Enjoyable read. Although it wasn’t hard to figure out the mysteries involved, the writer developed the plot with enough characterization and details to make it interesting.
This novel, that admittedly, didn’t offer too many surprises, was well-paced, well-written and managed to hold my attention. Actually more than just hold my attention. Considering I’ve been feeling like I have been bogged down in American history books, this one had me excited enough to hop back on the treadmill to read more. Characters were well-developed, for the most part believable, and fairly complex. The story was intriguing and original, a midweight page turner for sure.
This was the first I have read of Chamberlain’s work. I recently read that if you are new to her writings it is probably not advisable to start here. Try The Midwife’s Confession or perhaps Necessary Lies instead. I’ve added both to my reading list. Or at least understand that she has books others loved even more.
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Enjoyable read. Although it wasn’t hard to figure out the mysteries involved, the writer developed the plot with enough characterization and details to make it interesting.
This novel, that admittedly, didn’t offer too many surprises, was well-paced, well-written and managed to hold my attention. Actually more than just hold my attention. Considering I’ve been feeling like I have been bogged down in American history books, this one had me excited enough to hop back on the treadmill to read more. Characters were well-developed, for the most part believable, and fairly complex. The story was intriguing and original, a midweight page turner for sure.
This was the first I have read of Chamberlain’s work. I recently read that if you are new to her writings it is probably not advisable to start here. Try The Midwife’s Confession or perhaps Necessary Lies instead. I’ve added both to my reading list. Or at least understand that she has books others loved even more.
More http://wp.me/p1gFlN-1VC
priscilla021's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this. Once the secrets starting coming out they didn’t stop.
mermandy's review
4.0
Diane Chamberlain engaged me quickly and threw in twists and turns every time I turned the page. I am not sure I felt completely satisfied at the end but I am not sure which other way the book could have gone. It certainly made for great discussion - a wonderful book club book! Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to others.
natprince's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this one! I did not see the twist coming. I thought the writing was beautiful, it was tough to put down, and the characters were believable. Well worth reading! Thank you little free library.
tbuehler's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! Lots of twists that kept me turning pages to the end.
cedrisc's review
3.0
I flew through this book. It is really easy to read and the mystery at the beginning captured me. Unfortunately I guessed the entire plot about half way through and it didn't deviate which was a little disappointing.
tee207's review
3.0
Enjoyed this book, listened to it on audible, and it was an easy listen. Held my attention, but incredibly predictable for me. I was just waiting for things to happen that I knew would.
erinkolb's review against another edition
1.0
I pretty much hated this book. Didn't feel anything for the characters and was annoyed by them and their terrible choices. Note, I was also really annoyed by the characters in Gone Girl, but in a "holy smokes" sort of way and this was more of a "this book is completely unbelievable and I can't believe I'm still reading it" sort of way.