Reviews
I Confess: a gripping new thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat! by Alex Barclay
kirkw1972's review against another edition
4.0
A very fast paced thriller that switches between events over the course of one evening in modern day and flashbacks to events of the people involved some of which make sense and some of which I’m not sure needed to be part of it. I enjoyed it but it did feel like there were a few too many characters. A couple of the women felt superfluous to the plot & I ended up completely confused during the epilogue with all the dads suddenly appearing in a flashback sequence.
I did like it though. It’s very twisty and you never know what will happen next. The killer is revealed about 60% in and then it’s a race to see what happens next and if he gets caught. I ended up reading it in one go, sitting up late to finish despite the previous mentioned negative points. This is my first Alex Barclay book & I will probably read more
I did like it though. It’s very twisty and you never know what will happen next. The killer is revealed about 60% in and then it’s a race to see what happens next and if he gets caught. I ended up reading it in one go, sitting up late to finish despite the previous mentioned negative points. This is my first Alex Barclay book & I will probably read more
soniavr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Awful. Absolutely do not recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Torture, and Suicidal thoughts
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I must admit that I was confused for the first quarter of the book , but as soon as I got a hold of what really happens, I was so invested that I have finished it in one sitting.
The story is told in multiple points of view from multiple characters, as in what happens now in present when they get back together and then, many years back and the secrets that everyone is hiding or somehow choose to forget about them over the years.
The story it’s very good, there are so many layers that are unfolded and the author managed to surprise me at times with some turns of events that I didn’t see them coming.
I’ll definitely recommend it for the thrillers lovers .
I must admit that I was confused for the first quarter of the book , but as soon as I got a hold of what really happens, I was so invested that I have finished it in one sitting.
The story is told in multiple points of view from multiple characters, as in what happens now in present when they get back together and then, many years back and the secrets that everyone is hiding or somehow choose to forget about them over the years.
The story it’s very good, there are so many layers that are unfolded and the author managed to surprise me at times with some turns of events that I didn’t see them coming.
I’ll definitely recommend it for the thrillers lovers .
jessthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
A group of old friends meet up at a luxury inn that one of them has just opened. It is a dark and stormy night, and the inn is the site where a terrible accident happened when they were children.
They start to relive their childhood memories, leading back to some horrific things which occurred.
Then it becomes clear that there is a murderer among them. How well do they really know each other?
This was a quick read. Not a bad book for this type of genre.
They start to relive their childhood memories, leading back to some horrific things which occurred.
Then it becomes clear that there is a murderer among them. How well do they really know each other?
This was a quick read. Not a bad book for this type of genre.
celestemarin's review against another edition
I wanted something mindless to read and had seen this recommended somewhere but it is so blah I'm not sure I can finish it. Over 100 pages in, I'm just starting to be able to distinguish some of the characters. We've already had the obligatory child abuse by parents and nuns, sexual abuse, suicide, alcoholism, secret families... sure, the murder will be anticlimactic.
sean67's review against another edition
3.0
I have read a lot of Alex Barclay, this is the tenth book I have read of hers, and there have been many good moments, this one though I really struggled with, it just never resonated with me, and it is probably me, I finished it, but can't say I will remember it too well.
kat34165's review against another edition
2.0
Usually I love mystery/crime books but this one just didn't build up suspense at all. I feel as though there were too many layers to the story making it difficult to keep suspense while keeping so many plates spinning.
My main issue was that I believe the culprit was revealed too early and was also made out to be very suspicious at the start therefore taking away a large amount of intrigue.
The storyline from back when they were kids was fairly interesting alongside their individual roles within that storyline. However, the storyline in the adult centred portion of the book hugely let the book down.
My main issue was that I believe the culprit was revealed too early and was also made out to be very suspicious at the start therefore taking away a large amount of intrigue.
The storyline from back when they were kids was fairly interesting alongside their individual roles within that storyline. However, the storyline in the adult centred portion of the book hugely let the book down.
mandyl45's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75