krystlekouture's review against another edition
4.0
A unique pageturner. I didn't enjoy her Agatha Christie novels at all, but this was a really enjoyable read.
jackierobinson's review against another edition
4.0
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the premise of the book lends the readers to assume that this book has elements of the supernatural - it doesn’t.
This was a good thriller that I found very interesting to read, but like with other Sophie Hannah books that I’ve read, her writing style is just not for me.
Perhaps this is where Sophie and I part ways on our reading journey.
Overall I found it a very gripping storyline; the ending and the reasoning I found to be quite far fetched, and I hated the random little snippets of pointless info scattered throughout - what did Zannah’s stunt with her teacher have to do with the storyline? Absolutely nothing.
Looking back, perhaps my 4 stars is a bit generous considering Towards the end I wanted to slap Beth and Zannah, but I really was intrigued so that’s why it’s getting a higher rating.
Gah.
Sorry bye.
This was a good thriller that I found very interesting to read, but like with other Sophie Hannah books that I’ve read, her writing style is just not for me.
Perhaps this is where Sophie and I part ways on our reading journey.
Overall I found it a very gripping storyline; the ending and the reasoning I found to be quite far fetched, and I hated the random little snippets of pointless info scattered throughout - what did Zannah’s stunt with her teacher have to do with the storyline? Absolutely nothing.
Looking back, perhaps my 4 stars is a bit generous considering Towards the end I wanted to slap Beth and Zannah, but I really was intrigued so that’s why it’s getting a higher rating.
Gah.
Sorry bye.
iffygeneia's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Child death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Grief and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Miscarriage, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
kelbi's review against another edition
4.0
Well I read this almost in one session. Really enjoyed it and it kept me guessing almost to the end. Ok it is pretty unbelievable but nevertheless I went along with it and enjoyed it.
ecahill23's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
angiemoore1975's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
nika_nix's review against another edition
2.0
I had such high expectations for this one but I am very disappointed. The main character was so annoying and the whole plot exists because she can't stop sticking her nose in other people's business. But even if I put that aside and say it's pure curiosity and of course she wants to figure out how did she see the impossible, the plot twists are so stupid and make zero sense. Also, everything in this book is told, nothing is shown and I stopped caring about what is happening after the first couple chapters. As the plot progressed the twists became more and more unbelievable and I can tell you right away that there is nothing supernatural happening (although I was hoping for it). All in all, I do not recommend this one, unless you want a shit ton of inner monologue and riddiculous explanations and theories for what might have happened but the final reveal is even more unbelievable than the theories. Oh, and you get the "villain talk" at the very end.
genevieve_and_her_books's review against another edition
2.0
Given the synopsis I had more hope for this book. But the "thriller" aspect fell a little flat as the pacing was quite slow until the end. Some aspects of the mystery side of things felt a bit unfair to the reader as they relied on character knowledge that wasn't revealed until the character connected the dots. I know not all literary mysteries need to be fair in that sense, but I prefer ones where the clues were there along the way for the reader to pick up (whether or not I actually figure it out ahead of the character being beside the point). Just not for me, I think.
watchareadingstace's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0