thegeekybibliophile's review
3.0
This is a very brief short story that introduces you to the characters of Riley Macpherson and her brother, Danny, from the novel The Silent Sister. At least, it does if you read it first... I wasn't aware this short story existed before I read The Silent Sister. If I had, I would have read it first.
My favorite part of the tale is when Riley is thinking back to when she and Danny were children. There is a sweet memory of Danny comforting her when she is afraid of a storm, and another when he saves her from what could have been a painful injury, which serve to illustrate how close Riley and Danny were when they were children. One childhood memory in particular is not such a happy one, and is something that (to my memory) is never referenced in The Silent Sister, so I won't mention it in this review other than to say it quite interesting.
I'm giving this one three stars. I'm glad I read it, and I enjoyed it, but even for a short story, it was a wee bit too short for my liking.
My favorite part of the tale is when Riley is thinking back to when she and Danny were children. There is a sweet memory of Danny comforting her when she is afraid of a storm, and another when he saves her from what could have been a painful injury, which serve to illustrate how close Riley and Danny were when they were children. One childhood memory in particular is not such a happy one, and is something that (to my memory) is never referenced in The Silent Sister, so I won't mention it in this review other than to say it quite interesting.
I'm giving this one three stars. I'm glad I read it, and I enjoyed it, but even for a short story, it was a wee bit too short for my liking.
bethreadsandnaps's review
3.0
Felt like this substantial backstory had been cut from the final novel by the editor, the author pushed back, and the compromise was to release it as a short story prequel.
I liked the childhood scenes between the characters.
I liked the childhood scenes between the characters.
juliaspence422's review
3.0
I recommend to read before The Silent Sister - adds a little background to the family.
jonetta's review
3.0
Riley McPherson is on a flight to Germany to be with her brother, Danny, who was gravely injured in Iraq. She's 17-years old and thinks back on their childhood, analyzing their relationship.
This is a very short prequel to [b:The Silent Sister|19286669|The Silent Sister|Diane Chamberlain|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406526579s/19286669.jpg|27334868] and it did its job in setting up that book because I now am ready for more.
This is a very short prequel to [b:The Silent Sister|19286669|The Silent Sister|Diane Chamberlain|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406526579s/19286669.jpg|27334868] and it did its job in setting up that book because I now am ready for more.
taniabotes's review
3.0
a quick introduction to Diane Chamberlain's new novel - [b:The Silent Sister|19286669|The Silent Sister|Diane Chamberlain|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406526579s/19286669.jpg|27334868]. It provided a lot of background to the main characters.
kmmi_booklover's review
4.0
I received The Broken String from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This short story is a prequel to Diane Chamberlain's newest novel, The Silent Sister. It did a great job introducing the characters and making me want to read more. I loved the relationship between young Riley and Danny.
This short story is a prequel to Diane Chamberlain's newest novel, The Silent Sister. It did a great job introducing the characters and making me want to read more. I loved the relationship between young Riley and Danny.
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