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siobhan_leahy's review against another edition
3.0
It's OK, realised the 'twist' too early, but it was revealed early on too. Wanted it to be a bit more sinister, but as a quick read short story it's ok
nics_books's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
This was actually creepy. Shiver down your spine, kind of creepy. Looking around at the shadows in the room, kind of creepy. Lifting your legs up off the floor and hugging them to your chest, kind of creepy. I actually really liked it.
Kate and Jack are having troubles in their marriage and are about to embark on the road to divorce. But it turns out, that’s a pretty dangerous thing to do.
This was written well, but it could have done with another edit at least. There was an instance where the perspective changed from one paragraph to the next, from third person to first, which was a bit jarring, but an easy mistake as the story is told from two different perspectives. Of a third person account of Kate, and a first person account from Jack. Jack’s side of the story is way more interesting to read. I had his voice in my head and started to thoroughly creep myself out by it.
It was a decent read, to say it was only 95 pages long. A lot of the language used wasn’t very unique at times, a lot of the sentences were variations of cliches I have heard before, the whole “it’s not me, it’s you”, sort of thing. But Jack’s side of the narrative really succeeded in flipping that on its head. Unsettling but recommended.
This was actually creepy. Shiver down your spine, kind of creepy. Looking around at the shadows in the room, kind of creepy. Lifting your legs up off the floor and hugging them to your chest, kind of creepy. I actually really liked it.
Kate and Jack are having troubles in their marriage and are about to embark on the road to divorce. But it turns out, that’s a pretty dangerous thing to do.
This was written well, but it could have done with another edit at least. There was an instance where the perspective changed from one paragraph to the next, from third person to first, which was a bit jarring, but an easy mistake as the story is told from two different perspectives. Of a third person account of Kate, and a first person account from Jack. Jack’s side of the story is way more interesting to read. I had his voice in my head and started to thoroughly creep myself out by it.
It was a decent read, to say it was only 95 pages long. A lot of the language used wasn’t very unique at times, a lot of the sentences were variations of cliches I have heard before, the whole “it’s not me, it’s you”, sort of thing. But Jack’s side of the narrative really succeeded in flipping that on its head. Unsettling but recommended.
amothersmusings1's review against another edition
5.0
"Clean Break" by Tammy Cohen is a Penguin 2018 quick read and is a fast paced psychological thriller that I loved.
Intriguing to read, easy to follow and can be happily read in one session, during a couple of relaxing hours should you have the time. I loved the twist at the end and thought it very apt!
Highly recommend all the quick reads in this series and will be buying and reading them again next year.
5 stars
Intriguing to read, easy to follow and can be happily read in one session, during a couple of relaxing hours should you have the time. I loved the twist at the end and thought it very apt!
Highly recommend all the quick reads in this series and will be buying and reading them again next year.
5 stars
bekkrainbow's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great quick read!! The ending caught me off guard, as so short and snappy it came out of no where! Lovely writing style and all round good little story!
Never read any of Tammy Cohen's work but will definitely be checking out more!
Never read any of Tammy Cohen's work but will definitely be checking out more!
nickikendall's review against another edition
5.0
My first time reading Tammy Cohen and it wont be my last. I loved this book. Even though it was a short read it was very well paced and didn't rush to wrap up at the end like some do. I loved the plot of Kate wanting a divorce and her husband refusing to give it to her and seeing just how far some people will go to get what they want. Loved the plot twist, lucky it was a short read because I couldn't put it down once I started it. #cleanbreak #tammycohen #tea_sipping_bookworm #bookstagram #bookqueen #greatreads #amazon#kindle #litsy #thriller
sarahwithersblogs's review against another edition
4.0
This book was received from the publisher in return for an honest review
Kate knows it’s time for a divorce from her husband Jack – he has a temper on him and is an absent father. The only problem with that is Jack doesn’t want to divorce and once he realises Kate has found another man his jealous rages escalate.
Clean Break is the first story by Tammy that I’ve picked up, but after reading it I’m certainly keen to pick up more. It may be a quick read but I absolutely flew through this, Tammy really packs a lot into less than 100 pages, with chapters alternating between Kate and Jack she manages to really connect the reader with both characters in such a short space, I really became invested in the story. Clean Break is unsettling and sinister and ends with a conclusion that will blow you away!
Kate knows it’s time for a divorce from her husband Jack – he has a temper on him and is an absent father. The only problem with that is Jack doesn’t want to divorce and once he realises Kate has found another man his jealous rages escalate.
Clean Break is the first story by Tammy that I’ve picked up, but after reading it I’m certainly keen to pick up more. It may be a quick read but I absolutely flew through this, Tammy really packs a lot into less than 100 pages, with chapters alternating between Kate and Jack she manages to really connect the reader with both characters in such a short space, I really became invested in the story. Clean Break is unsettling and sinister and ends with a conclusion that will blow you away!
sharonleavy's review against another edition
3.0
This is a sinister little novella about the not-so-amicable dissolution of a marriage.
Kate and Jack have been together for the best part of two decades, and have two children together. When Kate tells Jack she wants a divorce, he's shocked - yes, his temper is a little strong, and yes, he can fly off the handle now and then, but Kate is his. If he can't have her, nobody will.
Kate is keeping a secret, but soon learns that with Jack - there can be no secrets.
A quirky, fast, dark little read that I really enjoyed even if the ending was a bit... yeah. You'll know what I mean when you read it!
As an aside, I've read a couple of full length books from this author and I'd really recommend her, she knows how to write creepy characters really well.
Kate and Jack have been together for the best part of two decades, and have two children together. When Kate tells Jack she wants a divorce, he's shocked - yes, his temper is a little strong, and yes, he can fly off the handle now and then, but Kate is his. If he can't have her, nobody will.
Kate is keeping a secret, but soon learns that with Jack - there can be no secrets.
A quirky, fast, dark little read that I really enjoyed even if the ending was a bit... yeah. You'll know what I mean when you read it!
As an aside, I've read a couple of full length books from this author and I'd really recommend her, she knows how to write creepy characters really well.
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