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utahmomreads's review against another edition
4.0
This review originally posted on my blog : http://utahmomslife.blogspot.com/2016/08/watching-edie-book-review.html
When Heather shows up on Edie's doorstep, Edie is not exactly happy to see her high school friend. It's been so many years and she's tried to put all of the dark and painful memories behind her when she moved away. But Edie can feel Heather lurking and watching and waiting.
When Edie sinks into serious postpartum depression after the birth of her baby, she has no one to turn to. But Heather is there. Heather can help her pick up the pieces. Heather will take care of everything.
I was immediately freaked out by the atmosphere of danger and paranoia in Watching Edie by Camilla Way. Way does a fabulous job of building the tension and fear as Heather's obsession with Edie becomes apparent. It's dark and beautiful with surprising twists and turns that kept me constantly on edge.
Watching Edie was the kind of psychological thriller that I really enjoy. I love that I was surprised by the ending but that once I knew it, I could see the truth though the entire plot. It's dark and twisted and raw with human emotion, frailty, and obsession.
There is some foul language and some sexual content.
When Heather shows up on Edie's doorstep, Edie is not exactly happy to see her high school friend. It's been so many years and she's tried to put all of the dark and painful memories behind her when she moved away. But Edie can feel Heather lurking and watching and waiting.
When Edie sinks into serious postpartum depression after the birth of her baby, she has no one to turn to. But Heather is there. Heather can help her pick up the pieces. Heather will take care of everything.
I was immediately freaked out by the atmosphere of danger and paranoia in Watching Edie by Camilla Way. Way does a fabulous job of building the tension and fear as Heather's obsession with Edie becomes apparent. It's dark and beautiful with surprising twists and turns that kept me constantly on edge.
Watching Edie was the kind of psychological thriller that I really enjoy. I love that I was surprised by the ending but that once I knew it, I could see the truth though the entire plot. It's dark and twisted and raw with human emotion, frailty, and obsession.
There is some foul language and some sexual content.
namitakhanna's review against another edition
4.0
Watching Edie is a great psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat . It is narrated from two different POV's but the story flows beautifully. Heather and Edie form an unusual friendship in high school and the story jumps between Heather and Edie past and present. Edie is the confident , slim popular girl while Heather is overweight, socially awkward and finds it difficult to make friends.Both are bought together by a traumatic past and become good friends but Edie falls in love with Connor the 'bad boy 'and gets into drugs, alcohol and sex.But a terrible thing happens separating both friends for 16 years. It’s an emotional roller coaster and the ending completely changed my perspective of the protagonists. I wish the book had a few more pages but overall would give the book a solid 4 1/2 stars.
luveinaksuk's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pannapark's review against another edition
2.0
This was a good read all the way through because the two main characters, Heather and Edie, rang true and were sufficiently intriguing. The author even handled the going back and forward between the 'before' and 'after' storylines really well. I was all set to give this book a 3 or 4 star rating but the ending totally bombed for me. Really?! There had to have been a better way to resolve the 'mystery'.
hiimjaimee's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer: I got an Advanced copy of this book from Netgalley.com
Sometimes books come in your life at the right time when you need it the most, even when you did not realize it. Watching Edie hits more home for more than I would like to admit. The book tackles some pretty tough topics that can be a little hard to swallow. From the complex truth about one-sided friendships, to first loves and doing what is right and wrong. This book covers touches the light of it all and some. The book tells the story through two sides the past is Heather, the future is Edie. Each girl is complicated and complex in their own ways. From Heather feeling the guilt and taking the blame for her sister's death, and being bullied at school, to wanting to be loved so bad that is willing to take Edie's bullshit, it is a little hard and painful to read Heather's desperate need for love. Which I guess is what makes her so beautiful to me. Her undying Loyalty and willingness to protect Edie, despite all the shitty things she has done.
Then there Edie, from the beginning she comes off as an unreliable character, as the story processes on, I have this sinking feeling that I'm not going to like Edie, the past or the future, the past Edie comes off as a broken girl, she craves attention and dwells on, which is why I feel that she is attracted to Heather and Conner. As time goes on in the past you come to realize that Edie is not only selfish (even her small acts of kindness can't counteract her actions, she's pretty much a user) so desperate for love she is willing to throw her best friend under the bus for the reward of Conner's love. Edie does not take action or responsibility for herself at all. Which Frustrates me a lot, this is also very foretelling about the future Edie.
Through the novel, you're made to believe that Edie is the victim being stalked by a crazed Heather. All up until the end when you realize that it's not Edie who is the victim. It's Heather. When I first finished the book I found myself irritated how everyone acted towards Edie at the end of the story, especially since the incident happened when she was young but after a few hours of sleeping on it. I realize it is Edie who is fucked up. She spends the novel playing the victim and refusing to accept very much responsibility. and quite would have continued not take responsibility if Heather hadn't confronted her and outed to her to everyone. Even though she holds a little guilt, it is not enough to apologize to Heather and admit she was wrong. A classic move of course.
What bothered me the most about Edie was how avoids Heather the entire novel for something that is pretty much her (Edie) doing and refuses to take blame for the incident that ruins Heather's life. All the Novel was an excellent read and keep turning me pages well into the night. It would be interesting for this to be turned into a movie.
Sometimes books come in your life at the right time when you need it the most, even when you did not realize it. Watching Edie hits more home for more than I would like to admit. The book tackles some pretty tough topics that can be a little hard to swallow. From the complex truth about one-sided friendships, to first loves and doing what is right and wrong. This book covers touches the light of it all and some. The book tells the story through two sides the past is Heather, the future is Edie. Each girl is complicated and complex in their own ways. From Heather feeling the guilt and taking the blame for her sister's death, and being bullied at school, to wanting to be loved so bad that is willing to take Edie's bullshit, it is a little hard and painful to read Heather's desperate need for love. Which I guess is what makes her so beautiful to me. Her undying Loyalty and willingness to protect Edie, despite all the shitty things she has done.
Then there Edie, from the beginning she comes off as an unreliable character, as the story processes on, I have this sinking feeling that I'm not going to like Edie, the past or the future, the past Edie comes off as a broken girl, she craves attention and dwells on, which is why I feel that she is attracted to Heather and Conner. As time goes on in the past you come to realize that Edie is not only selfish (even her small acts of kindness can't counteract her actions, she's pretty much a user) so desperate for love she is willing to throw her best friend under the bus for the reward of Conner's love. Edie does not take action or responsibility for herself at all. Which Frustrates me a lot, this is also very foretelling about the future Edie.
Through the novel, you're made to believe that Edie is the victim being stalked by a crazed Heather. All up until the end when you realize that it's not Edie who is the victim. It's Heather. When I first finished the book I found myself irritated how everyone acted towards Edie at the end of the story, especially since the incident happened when she was young but after a few hours of sleeping on it. I realize it is Edie who is fucked up. She spends the novel playing the victim and refusing to accept very much responsibility. and quite would have continued not take responsibility if Heather hadn't confronted her and outed to her to everyone. Even though she holds a little guilt, it is not enough to apologize to Heather and admit she was wrong. A classic move of course.
What bothered me the most about Edie was how avoids Heather the entire novel for something that is pretty much her (Edie) doing and refuses to take blame for the incident that ruins Heather's life. All the Novel was an excellent read and keep turning me pages well into the night. It would be interesting for this to be turned into a movie.
brightxmoon's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kinz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Binge read. Recommend.
maya_kaur's review against another edition
4.0
A generous 4 for Camilla's debut novel. The book in whole was quite slow paced but wow what a punch in the guts the ending was. A very dark twist that will stay with you after you put the book down. Really made up for the rest of the book. Some of the side characters were almost a distraction at times especially, James who wasn't fleshed out at all.