ladyophelia's review
4.0
Honestly, I liked this book. It was difficult to get through at points, but it was a good read overall. Honestly, I hated the villagers and was glad when all of the POV characters moved out. I didn't really feel bad for Naomi though, as she kept causing problems.
corinnab's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mystikai's review
5.0
Wow, this book really grabbed me.
Little Rumours is told from three mums’ points of view, Naomi has lived in Exton Cross all of her life and knows everything and everyone. Aleema has lived there for three years and has not a single friend and Kelly is the outsider and has a past that she doesn’t want anyone else to know.
One of the children goes missing and the police are trying to find where she is and why she has been taken we get to delve into the three women’s lives more and learn that not all is as it seems and they all have secrets.
The book flowed at an even pace and we got to know each of the characters well, there were times when I liked them all, times when I didn’t quite get what they were about, and times when I didn’t like them at all.
The finale was very good and unexpected. What a brilliant book, I will definitely be looking out for more from this author!
Little Rumours is told from three mums’ points of view, Naomi has lived in Exton Cross all of her life and knows everything and everyone. Aleema has lived there for three years and has not a single friend and Kelly is the outsider and has a past that she doesn’t want anyone else to know.
One of the children goes missing and the police are trying to find where she is and why she has been taken we get to delve into the three women’s lives more and learn that not all is as it seems and they all have secrets.
The book flowed at an even pace and we got to know each of the characters well, there were times when I liked them all, times when I didn’t quite get what they were about, and times when I didn’t like them at all.
The finale was very good and unexpected. What a brilliant book, I will definitely be looking out for more from this author!
katiewhocanread's review
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Islamophobia, Rape, Suicide attempt, Xenophobia, Vomit, Animal death, Violence, Mental illness, and Racism
Minor: Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, and Homophobia
bookworm89's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
beckys_book_blog's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Great snappy chapters and dark, tense reading. I found this a gripping, unputdownable book that I would recommend if you enjoy a good psychological thriller.
Some trigger warnings: abuse, racist behaviour and bullying.
I found this quite hard to read in places with a daughter that is only a bit younger. This story is told from the perspectives of three mothers and I found all three very believable characters.
I enjoyed the way the three main characters were built up in the first part of the book and the reader was introduced to each of their lives before the child goes missing.
It was hard to predict which of the characters actually knew more about the abduction as secrets were gradually revealed. I think I suspected everyone at some point in the story!
I will definitely be looking out for more books by this fab new author.
Some trigger warnings: abuse, racist behaviour and bullying.
I found this quite hard to read in places with a daughter that is only a bit younger. This story is told from the perspectives of three mothers and I found all three very believable characters.
I enjoyed the way the three main characters were built up in the first part of the book and the reader was introduced to each of their lives before the child goes missing.
It was hard to predict which of the characters actually knew more about the abduction as secrets were gradually revealed. I think I suspected everyone at some point in the story!
I will definitely be looking out for more books by this fab new author.
bound4travel's review
4.0
This thriller is set in a small town in Devon, England. At the center are three mothers, none of whom are close with one another. Naomi is a life-long local, striving f0r a perfect life. Aleema has married a local and moved back with him to take care of his mother, but as an "outsider" and a Muslim, she is not accepted despite her best efforts. Finally, Kelly is another outsider who is on the run from a traumatic past and trying her best to keep her distance from everyone else in town.
At the heart of this story is a child that goes missing, putting the entire community on red alert. What gave this thriller a fresh new perspective was the the exploration offered on how trauma impacts individuals, mother-son relationships, and being an "outsider" in a small town. Fast-paced, but not all action with no substance, I really liked this one.
At the heart of this story is a child that goes missing, putting the entire community on red alert. What gave this thriller a fresh new perspective was the the exploration offered on how trauma impacts individuals, mother-son relationships, and being an "outsider" in a small town. Fast-paced, but not all action with no substance, I really liked this one.
kitmdp's review against another edition
3.0
Little Rumours
by Bryony Pearce
3 stars
Three mothers live in a small village called Exton Cross. Naomi has always lived in the village her whole life, Aleema moved down with her husband Noah to take care of her mother-in-law after a stroke. Kelly is new in town. She is under witness protection as her husband was convicted of murder.
Feeling like the odd ones out Kelly stays to herself afraid to get close to anyone and Aleema just can't stand any of the other mothers around. After Aleemas daughter goes missing stuff comes to light and it takes trusting one another to find her daughter.
This book was okay for me it took too long for me to get into it it just felt like it dragged a bit in the beginning once I got halfway through then it picked up.
I enjoyed how they showed three different POVs I couldn't stand Naomi but I like Aleema and Kelly.
Thank you, Net Galley and Avon books
by Bryony Pearce
3 stars
Three mothers live in a small village called Exton Cross. Naomi has always lived in the village her whole life, Aleema moved down with her husband Noah to take care of her mother-in-law after a stroke. Kelly is new in town. She is under witness protection as her husband was convicted of murder.
Feeling like the odd ones out Kelly stays to herself afraid to get close to anyone and Aleema just can't stand any of the other mothers around. After Aleemas daughter goes missing stuff comes to light and it takes trusting one another to find her daughter.
This book was okay for me it took too long for me to get into it it just felt like it dragged a bit in the beginning once I got halfway through then it picked up.
I enjoyed how they showed three different POVs I couldn't stand Naomi but I like Aleema and Kelly.
Thank you, Net Galley and Avon books
linkallyson's review
4.0
This one kept me on my toes and though I did guess the ending pretty early on, I was impressed with the way the author made me question what I thought I knew. I would definitely recommend this to thriller lovers.