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micheykup's review against another edition
5.0
The book perfectly articulates the idea of obsession. Obsession in different forms and for different reasons. I was completely enthralled and had a hard time putting it down.
mstaino4's review against another edition
4.0
Lisa Jewell is such a great thriller author. There are so many twists and turns in her book. Just when I think I have it figured out she throws something else in there. While there is a lot going on in this book, I enjoyed how she weaved it all together. I enjoy how she’s able to bring all of the characters stories together in the end. I can’t say too much without spoiling it but I highly recommend if you enjoy thrillers with multiple plots and twists.
emmabeckman's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. There were a lot of parts of this book that I really really liked. I liked Jenna a lot. I thought Freddie's parts were pretty interesting. I didn't totally hate Joey (though I was a little disappointed in her).
But I knew who did it half way through.
Now, I kind of have this feeling that the reader was supposed to know quite a while before the characters did. But I really didn't enjoy spending half of the book going, "Ok ok, let's pick up the pace here, come on just figure it out already we all know who did it, it's very obvious." So. I would have liked this one better if I hadn't guessed it so early. If I had actually kind of realized it at the same time as the characters, I think I would have enjoyed it. I liked the writing and I'd give another book by this author a shot (but if I guess it so early again, I probably wouldn't pick up another one).
ETA: I realized I forgot this in my original review... I noticed that this book included a LOT of references to technology, mainly apps that are popular with young people such as Snapchat and Whatsapp. The references weren't always the MOST accurate, but it wasn't distracting. I got what the author meant was happening. Personally, I liked these references because it really brought the book into the 21st century in a way that other books sometimes lack. However, I could definitely see that some older people who might read this book would be really annoyed by those references. WHile I thought they were generally done well, if you didn't know what these apps did based on your personal knowledge, this book doesn't really explain how they were and if you were unfamiliar, I could see that being detrimental to your enjoyment of the book. These references weren't really necessary to understand in order to get the plot and the action of the book, but I could see that they might be distracting.
But I knew who did it half way through.
Now, I kind of have this feeling that the reader was supposed to know quite a while before the characters did. But I really didn't enjoy spending half of the book going, "Ok ok, let's pick up the pace here, come on just figure it out already we all know who did it, it's very obvious." So. I would have liked this one better if I hadn't guessed it so early. If I had actually kind of realized it at the same time as the characters, I think I would have enjoyed it. I liked the writing and I'd give another book by this author a shot (but if I guess it so early again, I probably wouldn't pick up another one).
ETA: I realized I forgot this in my original review... I noticed that this book included a LOT of references to technology, mainly apps that are popular with young people such as Snapchat and Whatsapp. The references weren't always the MOST accurate, but it wasn't distracting. I got what the author meant was happening. Personally, I liked these references because it really brought the book into the 21st century in a way that other books sometimes lack. However, I could definitely see that some older people who might read this book would be really annoyed by those references. WHile I thought they were generally done well, if you didn't know what these apps did based on your personal knowledge, this book doesn't really explain how they were and if you were unfamiliar, I could see that being detrimental to your enjoyment of the book. These references weren't really necessary to understand in order to get the plot and the action of the book, but I could see that they might be distracting.
briarrosebookss's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. It was sort of lack luster. Wish it had a better ending.
lizthewhizz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vacantbones's review against another edition
4.0
Well. Damn.
I'll be the first to admit that I skip around my TBR list so frantically that authors like Lisa Jewell keep getting moved to the bottom. I see now that this was a mistake.
Watching You was such a good read! I struggled at first because I didn't much like the cast of characters, who are, overall, quite a slimy-feeling bunch. But I really struggled to put this one down because the story was so well-paced and interesting. I know some people have mentioned in their reviews that they saw the murderer's identity coming from a mile away, but I thought that Jewell did a great job placing clues throughout the read so that I had my suspicions but didn't feel sure of the truth until it was revealed.
I also thought that the overarching theme of 'watching' was executed in a very clever way. And that final page? Holy cow ! I had to read it twice because of how stunned I was. This wasn't a perfect book, but I can see it having a permanent place on my shelf one day. Now, let me get to the rest of the Lisa Jewell books on my TBR list...
I'll be the first to admit that I skip around my TBR list so frantically that authors like Lisa Jewell keep getting moved to the bottom. I see now that this was a mistake.
Watching You was such a good read! I struggled at first because I didn't much like the cast of characters, who are, overall, quite a slimy-feeling bunch. But I really struggled to put this one down because the story was so well-paced and interesting. I know some people have mentioned in their reviews that they saw the murderer's identity coming from a mile away, but I thought that Jewell did a great job placing clues throughout the read so that I had my suspicions but didn't feel sure of the truth until it was revealed.
I also thought that the overarching theme of 'watching' was executed in a very clever way. And that final page? Holy cow ! I had to read it twice because of how stunned I was. This wasn't a perfect book, but I can see it having a permanent place on my shelf one day. Now, let me get to the rest of the Lisa Jewell books on my TBR list...
acoops's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of my favourite books by Lisa Jewell that I have read. I’m avoiding a 5 star rating because I did find it a little predictable HOWEVER I completely enjoyed the journey.
amiller1106's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
badger5815's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25