bookishnookish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This kept me up at night, first reading it and the thinking about it.
Wake is set in a fictional town, Nannine, in Australia. Mina McCreery is a recluse whose twin sister, Evelyn, disappeared 19 years ago. Lane Holland is a private investigator who is trying to crack the most famous missing case so he can make ends meet for his sister and himself.
Mina and Lane have one thing in common that they are both hiding facts about themselves. Shelley Burr writes a fast-paced novel about a decades old cold case that has ties to many involved.
I felt deep empathy for Lane's character, because growing up the way he did couldn't have been easy and yet he tries to do the right thing for the sake of his sister, Lynnie. Both of them overcome their traumatic pasts to create a life for themselves and its enough to root for them.
There are quite heavy topics at play here in the form of domestic abuse, assault, murder, childhood trauma that are not discussed in too much detail, but the implication is there.
Wake is set in a fictional town, Nannine, in Australia. Mina McCreery is a recluse whose twin sister, Evelyn, disappeared 19 years ago. Lane Holland is a private investigator who is trying to crack the most famous missing case so he can make ends meet for his sister and himself.
Mina and Lane have one thing in common that they are both hiding facts about themselves. Shelley Burr writes a fast-paced novel about a decades old cold case that has ties to many involved.
I felt deep empathy for Lane's character, because growing up the way he did couldn't have been easy and yet he tries to do the right thing for the sake of his sister, Lynnie. Both of them overcome their traumatic pasts to create a life for themselves and its enough to root for them.
There are quite heavy topics at play here in the form of domestic abuse, assault, murder, childhood trauma that are not discussed in too much detail, but the implication is there.
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping, Death of parent, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Addiction
rachaelreads92's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
G. I cannot believe that this is a debut novel. It is soooo good! I loved this book. I honestly did not expect many of the twists and turns and was kept on the tip of my toes for much of the book. I really connected to all of the characters and really wanted them all to get a happy ending.
This gave me "The Dry" by Jane Harper vibes. Except a little less graphic. Both will go down as two of my favourite Australian mystery thrillers.
This gave me "The Dry" by Jane Harper vibes. Except a little less graphic. Both will go down as two of my favourite Australian mystery thrillers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
proceduralbob's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Murder, and Gun violence
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
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