novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 3.5 STARS
As I was checking in books at the library, the shiny new cover caught my eye, and I was able to check it out as there were no holds. Summit Lake turned out to be Donlea's debut novel, and for the next few days I was gripped by the story. I enjoyed the story, but did find it a bit predictable in the end and at times dragged a bit. The writing and story was promising, so I would absolutely read another novel by Donlea.
As I was checking in books at the library, the shiny new cover caught my eye, and I was able to check it out as there were no holds. Summit Lake turned out to be Donlea's debut novel, and for the next few days I was gripped by the story. I enjoyed the story, but did find it a bit predictable in the end and at times dragged a bit. The writing and story was promising, so I would absolutely read another novel by Donlea.
nathalieisg's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I found this story somewhat predictable and I'm not sure I love it when a male author writes from a female's POV regarding sexual assault and themes revolving flirting and outward appearance. It was an entertaining read but I didn't particularly stand out to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
rachiee312's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
thatbakerthatreads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Synopsis:
Kelsey Castle is an investigative journalist and after some time away from work she will go to a small town and try to uncover the truth behind a murder. Becca Eckersley, a young law student was murdered and it seems like everyone is hiding what really happened.
Includes:
●Dual POV
●Dual Timelines
●Amateur sleuth
●Small town
●Healing Past Traumas
🛑Content Warning:
Mild Swearing
1 – 2 Fade to Black Scenes
Rape (Not Describe on Page)
Violence (Not Gore)
My Opinion:
I was in need of a thriller to change things up a bit and this was a sort of buddy read and trying to guess who the killer was it's exciting and fun.
The plot is very predictable and the writing wasn't that good and it shows that it was his debut novel, but it was a lot of fun and I couldn't stop reading until I got my answers. That's why I gave this rate.
If you want a nice thriller, this is a good choice.
Kelsey Castle is an investigative journalist and after some time away from work she will go to a small town and try to uncover the truth behind a murder. Becca Eckersley, a young law student was murdered and it seems like everyone is hiding what really happened.
Includes:
●Dual POV
●Dual Timelines
●Amateur sleuth
●Small town
●Healing Past Traumas
🛑Content Warning:
Mild Swearing
1 – 2 Fade to Black Scenes
Rape (Not Describe on Page)
Violence (Not Gore)
My Opinion:
I was in need of a thriller to change things up a bit and this was a sort of buddy read and trying to guess who the killer was it's exciting and fun.
The plot is very predictable and the writing wasn't that good and it shows that it was his debut novel, but it was a lot of fun and I couldn't stop reading until I got my answers. That's why I gave this rate.
If you want a nice thriller, this is a good choice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Rape
cfoster's review against another edition
5.0
So good! I loved all the twists. Can’t wait to read more by this author.
lizlarav's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
warda527's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarahdickerson10's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best book I’ve read in quite some time! So many twists and turns—held my attention the entire time and I could not put it down.
camo_mila's review against another edition
1.0
Esse livro teve tantas coisas que me incomodaram que não teve como eu dar uma nota maior que 1. Simplesmente impossível. A única coisa boa para mim é realmente o estilo de escrita do autor, ele sabe fazer você querer ler o livro todo.
Vamos lá para a lista:
- Pq os policiais não conseguiam desvendar o caso e a jornalista investigativa conseguiu? Não tinha nada de misterioso e o diário não ajudou a revelar nada que a própria família ou pessoas próximas já soubessem
- Pq esconderam o diário se podia ajudar a descobrir quem era o assassino?
- Novamente, não havia nada demais nos segredos, que drama todo a toa.
- Qualé a do autor de ficar chamando a Becca de manipulativa e ruim, se ela só via o cara como amigo, ela nunca disse que precisava do exame, nunca deu a entender que queria algo com ele????
- Pq um médico e um detetive ajudariam a jornalista só pq ela pediu ajuda?
- Não fazia nenhum mês que a jornalista foi abusada e aparentemente ela estava bem em seguir em frente com um médico que ela conheceu a poucos dias? Sem falar que a Rae ficava perguntando sobre o médico, sendo que ela tava investigando um caso, pq seria mais importante um médico do que o caso??????? O jeito como foi levado o abuso e o trauma dela como algo simples???
- E o principal: o assassino foi super óbvio, logo no começo do livro é possível sacar que é ele. Só que é tão óbvio que você simplesmente acha que é um truque do escritor. Mas não... simplesmente é ele mesmo
Vamos lá para a lista:
- Pq os policiais não conseguiam desvendar o caso e a jornalista investigativa conseguiu? Não tinha nada de misterioso e o diário não ajudou a revelar nada que a própria família ou pessoas próximas já soubessem
- Pq esconderam o diário se podia ajudar a descobrir quem era o assassino?
- Novamente, não havia nada demais nos segredos, que drama todo a toa.
- Qualé a do autor de ficar chamando a Becca de manipulativa e ruim, se ela só via o cara como amigo, ela nunca disse que precisava do exame, nunca deu a entender que queria algo com ele????
- Pq um médico e um detetive ajudariam a jornalista só pq ela pediu ajuda?
- Não fazia nenhum mês que a jornalista foi abusada e aparentemente ela estava bem em seguir em frente com um médico que ela conheceu a poucos dias? Sem falar que a Rae ficava perguntando sobre o médico, sendo que ela tava investigando um caso, pq seria mais importante um médico do que o caso??????? O jeito como foi levado o abuso e o trauma dela como algo simples???
- E o principal: o assassino foi super óbvio, logo no começo do livro é possível sacar que é ele. Só que é tão óbvio que você simplesmente acha que é um truque do escritor. Mas não... simplesmente é ele mesmo