bookish20's review against another edition
3.0
I did not really like any of the characters so I wasn’t rooting for any of them. I did like the way the book was written and enjoyed it nonetheless.
pombear's review
tense
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
mattlaw290's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
im0gen's review
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
meljasmine's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
laurencehebberd's review against another edition
1.0
I’m sorry, but I wish I hadn’t bothered. It was too long, nothing really happened in the middle and the twist felt like a last resort. Not for me!
emreads101's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
x_person_x's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jlb73's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bookshelfbybee's review against another edition
4.0
At first, this book felt a lot like your typical thriller. However, Kernick was quick to redeem himself - the chapters were short and sharp (which I LOVE) and his writing was enticing. Even though the narrative was complex, it was easy to follow. If this one had been written by anyone else, I might’ve been totally confused by all the plot lines.
Though I didn’t particularly sympathise with them, the main characters were well-developed. I was fooled by quite a few red herrings and definitely had some “ah ha” moments. Things began to shift into place around the 200-page mark.
The book finished so quickly that I wasn’t sure how to feel about the ending - was I shocked, unsurprised, annoyed? I felt so many emotions! Ultimately, this was a very enjoyable read and it was obvious that Kernick had spent time carefully developing the plot and crafting the timeline.
When to Read - If you enjoy reading thrillers by authors who don’t just walk in the genre, but run.
Though I didn’t particularly sympathise with them, the main characters were well-developed. I was fooled by quite a few red herrings and definitely had some “ah ha” moments. Things began to shift into place around the 200-page mark.
The book finished so quickly that I wasn’t sure how to feel about the ending - was I shocked, unsurprised, annoyed? I felt so many emotions! Ultimately, this was a very enjoyable read and it was obvious that Kernick had spent time carefully developing the plot and crafting the timeline.
When to Read - If you enjoy reading thrillers by authors who don’t just walk in the genre, but run.