nicolepeltier's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
3.0
tashadandelion's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
birch_branch's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
katekate_reads_'s review against another edition
2.0
I was intrigued by the note from the publisher that said to go into this one without knowing anything about it. If you know me, you know that’s my catnip. Thank you to Atria and Netgalley for the advance reading copy. I also saw a lot of 5 star reviews from friends so I was excited to dive in.
Unfortunately this one just didn’t work for me. For the first half it felt really slow - but by then I was interested to see how it ended so I continued. There were some interesting twists and turns but it just wasn’t enough for me. I don’t want to say more to give anything away - but if you’ve made it this far I would say give it a shot and see if it’s a better fit for you!
Unfortunately this one just didn’t work for me. For the first half it felt really slow - but by then I was interested to see how it ended so I continued. There were some interesting twists and turns but it just wasn’t enough for me. I don’t want to say more to give anything away - but if you’ve made it this far I would say give it a shot and see if it’s a better fit for you!
ipekreading's review against another edition
4.0
When I first came across this book, the description was hidden down low and the publisher/author was saying the less you know going in the better. All I knew about it was that it was listed as a mystery/thriller. Of course I had to find out what it was all about. I'm going to keep this review spoiler free.
David Asha, an author tells the story of the biggest regret of his life, his abrupt separation from his son. Harriet Kealty, a former police officer looks for answers after she comes across a "Help Me" plea in a second hand book. Ben Elmys, love of Harriet's life may be involved in it all. And the central question is "What would you sacrifice for love?"
This was a quick read. I was very curious to see where it was going. There were actually a lot of genres mixed into it and it wrapped up nicely. The twist may be polarizing but I liked it (probably because I saw parts of it coming) and there were some touching components to the book overall. I did feel like the ideas were great but maybe the dialogue and the characters could have had more depth.
David Asha, an author tells the story of the biggest regret of his life, his abrupt separation from his son. Harriet Kealty, a former police officer looks for answers after she comes across a "Help Me" plea in a second hand book. Ben Elmys, love of Harriet's life may be involved in it all. And the central question is "What would you sacrifice for love?"
This was a quick read. I was very curious to see where it was going. There were actually a lot of genres mixed into it and it wrapped up nicely. The twist may be polarizing but I liked it (probably because I saw parts of it coming) and there were some touching components to the book overall. I did feel like the ideas were great but maybe the dialogue and the characters could have had more depth.
kahkmyers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
aundreaspencer's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable, fast-paced, complex and unusual mystery. The main characters find themselves having to make some impossible choices in the name of true love, grief and undying love for parents/children that span lifetimes. There is a bit of sci-fi, but unfortunately it comes late in the book. I wish the author would have spent more time explaining the characters' roles with the science and the physics that turn out to be the crux of the whole thing. Too much time was spent on one character's sometimes pathetic anguish at being spurned. There were some really beautiful passages in this that touched on my own feelings of love and grief.
skalman_den_store's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
pandasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
The Other Side of Night is a standalone novel by Adam Hamdy. This is my first book by this author, and I picked it up because the plot sounded interesting.
The book is difficult to define or select a genre without spoilers. Trust me, don't read spoilers going into this one, you will want to find out for yourself. The book is a bit slow and there were times when I felt unsure about what I was reading, but stick with it, it will all make sense. I loved trying to figure out the truth, despite feeling in the dark for most of the book.
Some parts of the book feel very philosophical, like the author is sharing truths about life and love. Other parts feel like a detective mystery with a down on her luck wronged Police Officer trying to find truth and justice. Trust me it all ties together in a strange and fantastical way which does not disappoint.
If you're like me and looking for something a little different, then give this one ago. It might just surprise you.
The book is difficult to define or select a genre without spoilers. Trust me, don't read spoilers going into this one, you will want to find out for yourself. The book is a bit slow and there were times when I felt unsure about what I was reading, but stick with it, it will all make sense. I loved trying to figure out the truth, despite feeling in the dark for most of the book.
Some parts of the book feel very philosophical, like the author is sharing truths about life and love. Other parts feel like a detective mystery with a down on her luck wronged Police Officer trying to find truth and justice. Trust me it all ties together in a strange and fantastical way which does not disappoint.
If you're like me and looking for something a little different, then give this one ago. It might just surprise you.