marta_correia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
magdon's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite of her books but still suspenseful and well-written. More of a thriller than a mystery since you know who the bad guy is from the beginning but still a trademark Walters twist. Lots of violence against women so some might want to avoid it for that.
the_games_a_foot's review against another edition
Just not interested. The first chapter had nothing wrong with it, but the blurb and chapter 1 make it seem like more of a psychological thriller rather than a mystery.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing story.
I really liked how it's paced, the fact that Connie is a somewhat unreliable relator, and how easily I slipped into the claustrophobic paranoia that permeates Connie's life.
It's a story that feels more... intimate than the others I've already read by this author. Maybe because the main protagonist is almost alone in that place; yes, there are other characters, all interesting by their own rights, but this is Connie's story, no doubt about it. And I learnt to love Connie, which is not an easy task at the beginning :P
I also liked a lot the mystery surrounding the events that lead the elderly woman who owns the house into an assisted-care institution.
But at its core, this is a book about what happens after you survive: the guilt, the trauma and its lasting effects. And yes, I liked the end, too, sue me! *dies laughing*
It was a good decision to go through all the Minnette Walters' books that I own :P
I really liked how it's paced, the fact that Connie is a somewhat unreliable relator, and how easily I slipped into the claustrophobic paranoia that permeates Connie's life.
It's a story that feels more... intimate than the others I've already read by this author. Maybe because the main protagonist is almost alone in that place; yes, there are other characters, all interesting by their own rights, but this is Connie's story, no doubt about it. And I learnt to love Connie, which is not an easy task at the beginning :P
I also liked a lot the mystery surrounding the events that lead the elderly woman who owns the house into an assisted-care institution.
But at its core, this is a book about what happens after you survive: the guilt, the trauma and its lasting effects. And yes, I liked the end, too, sue me! *dies laughing*
It was a good decision to go through all the Minnette Walters' books that I own :P
sincerelyyoursannie's review against another edition
When five women are found murdered in Sierra Leone, Reuters Africa correspondent Connie Burns believes it’s the work of a British mercenary. He carries with him a reputation with violence and brutality wherever he goes.
No one listens to her warnings and suspicions, but Connie is determined to expose the truth. When she encounters the man again in Baghdad, she’s taken hostage.
She’s released after three terrifying days and returns to England, fearing she will never be the person she was before. She keeps the details about her abduction to herself to protect herself, and retreats to a remote rented house to keep out of the spotlight.
She encounters problems with her landlord’s family, a feud dating back generations.
She’s still trying to control her trauma and emotions from her ordeal, but she knows it’s only a matter of time before it catches up with her.
Read the full review: https://sincerelyyoursannie.com/2022/01/06/the-devils-feather-by-minette-walters-book-review/
No one listens to her warnings and suspicions, but Connie is determined to expose the truth. When she encounters the man again in Baghdad, she’s taken hostage.
She’s released after three terrifying days and returns to England, fearing she will never be the person she was before. She keeps the details about her abduction to herself to protect herself, and retreats to a remote rented house to keep out of the spotlight.
She encounters problems with her landlord’s family, a feud dating back generations.
She’s still trying to control her trauma and emotions from her ordeal, but she knows it’s only a matter of time before it catches up with her.
Read the full review: https://sincerelyyoursannie.com/2022/01/06/the-devils-feather-by-minette-walters-book-review/
happy_hiker's review against another edition
1.0
I loved the first several Minette Walters books, but I thought this one was awful. I found it boring and I didn't like the protagonist. I think if I hadn't had such positive feelings about the author's previous books, I would not have finished this book.
zsprainer's review against another edition
1.0
Such a waste of time. At some point I wished the killer would come and kill her so that it could end faster.
girlpuck's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Torture, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Animal death, and Panic attacks/disorders