skip2theend's review against another edition
1.0
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
This book was so boring. I have greatly enjoyed other works by this author so was disappointed when I was I found myself two-thirds of the way through the book and realized I did not care one bit about what was going on with anyone. I slogged through to the end just because but it never improved.
This book was so boring. I have greatly enjoyed other works by this author so was disappointed when I was I found myself two-thirds of the way through the book and realized I did not care one bit about what was going on with anyone. I slogged through to the end just because but it never improved.
sarahlisbeth84's review against another edition
4.0
Despite my annoyance with the "coincidences" plot feature which seems to have gotten quite popular lately, I do enjoy Susanna Kearsley (aka Emma Cole). Her books are fun and keep me hooked, and I also appreciate the research she does into more obscure points of history. I liked the WWII and geographical settings. Another fun read while sitting in the sunshine on the deck of a cruise ship sipping frozen fruity cocktails. =)
antithesis90's review against another edition
2.0
Contains a few spoilers ....
I really wanted to enjoy this book, thought the premise was interesting and found the beginning hooked me.
Alas, downhill from there. I could not continue to be engaged in the plot nor care much for the protagonist.
I just about checked out after her (SPOILERS) grandmother is shot in front of her. I sense that would be rather traumatic and yet I feel it was a bit "Okay, that happened ... and now I'm even more determined to solve this mystery!"
At any rate, I found the backstory of her grandmother far more interesting than the main plot.
I really wanted to enjoy this book, thought the premise was interesting and found the beginning hooked me.
Alas, downhill from there. I could not continue to be engaged in the plot nor care much for the protagonist.
I just about checked out after her (SPOILERS) grandmother is shot in front of her. I sense that would be rather traumatic and yet I feel it was a bit "Okay, that happened ... and now I'm even more determined to solve this mystery!"
At any rate, I found the backstory of her grandmother far more interesting than the main plot.
ladyhighwayman's review against another edition
5.0
There are going to be more books with these characters, right? RIGHT? Because I need there to be!
Ahem, anyway, yes, I loved this book. It had everything, really: history, mystery, romance, and sadness. Yes, there was some achingly sad parts, I almost shed a tear.
Kate is in England covering a murder trial when she meets an old man named Andrew Deacon. This sets her off on a path involving his connection to her grandmother, their pasts, and some shady business that went on during WWII. People are turning up dead, people are following Kate, and she expects to be next.
Kate changes her appearance and jet sets from Canada, to Portugal, to London, to America, and sometimes more than once. She meets people who worked with her grandmother and Deacon during WWII, and through their memories, finds herself transported to a different time, filled with secrets and shady dealings.
All the parts to this book were neatly woven together and the story flowed well. As far as the mystery goes, I loved how things started to unfold bit by bit, and by the end, everything fit together. The characters were engaging, and I loved Kate as a protagonist. I hope there's a sequel in the future!
Ahem, anyway, yes, I loved this book. It had everything, really: history, mystery, romance, and sadness. Yes, there was some achingly sad parts, I almost shed a tear.
Kate is in England covering a murder trial when she meets an old man named Andrew Deacon. This sets her off on a path involving his connection to her grandmother, their pasts, and some shady business that went on during WWII. People are turning up dead, people are following Kate, and she expects to be next.
Kate changes her appearance and jet sets from Canada, to Portugal, to London, to America, and sometimes more than once. She meets people who worked with her grandmother and Deacon during WWII, and through their memories, finds herself transported to a different time, filled with secrets and shady dealings.
All the parts to this book were neatly woven together and the story flowed well. As far as the mystery goes, I loved how things started to unfold bit by bit, and by the end, everything fit together. The characters were engaging, and I loved Kate as a protagonist. I hope there's a sequel in the future!
literallykristen's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. I really like Susanna Kearsley but this story was too long, convoluted and frankly, unbelievable. It took me a long time to get through this one. I just didn't feel like the main character was smart enough sometimes. She definitely would have been dead.
caitief's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? No
5.0
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this mystery by Susanna Kearsley. This book reminded me of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. There were good twists and turns and I enjoyed the story that took place in the present and during WWII.
mountie9's review against another edition
4.0
Ending this year with a lighter read. I am a big fan of Susanna Kearsley (writing as Emma Cole) as she has a true gift for bringing the past to light. She writes the kind of stories that you can just lose yourself in for a couple of hours. This one I enjoyed for the fact that some scenes were set in Canada (Sorry us Canadians often feel overlooked, so when you mention familiar settings we kinda geek out), she reminds us that we should never overlook the aged, and the fact that it was just a nice light mystery that kept me engaged during a very stressful time of year. I was slightly irritated at times by the stupidity of the heroine and by some plot twists that were a little too coincidental for my tastes. But all in all just a nice light story that you can lose yourself in for a while.
amberraysofdawn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
opheliajblack's review against another edition
3.0
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