macaparket's review against another edition
3.0
"The Traitor's Child" has a very interesting premise, tapping into a tradition of historical mysteries that is made up of some of my favorite novels ever. But however much I wanted to adore this book like I do the others, the style just didn't quite suit me.
The story is fascinating and pulls you in easily, even though the style lacking in some places. The characters' plights make them easy to sympathize with, but they often feel like caricatures. The tension the author builds is sometimes resolved too quickly or isn't built up properly so there is no real release.
In spite of all this, I have to say I enjoyed the book. The only aspect that I feel could be totally revamped is the depiction of sex work. Almost all of the characters view sex work negatively, which could be due to the fact that is set in the early 80s, but I feel that there could have at least been even the smallest indication that sex work is done by choice.
The story is fascinating and pulls you in easily, even though the style lacking in some places. The characters' plights make them easy to sympathize with, but they often feel like caricatures. The tension the author builds is sometimes resolved too quickly or isn't built up properly so there is no real release.
In spite of all this, I have to say I enjoyed the book. The only aspect that I feel could be totally revamped is the depiction of sex work. Almost all of the characters view sex work negatively, which could be due to the fact that is set in the early 80s, but I feel that there could have at least been even the smallest indication that sex work is done by choice.
amrareads's review against another edition
4.0
I was originally drawn to this book because of the cover, but as soon as I read the blurb, I was hooked. I stayed up very, very late reading, and finished the book in one sitting.
The book mainly follows the story of two different people, Eric, a Dutch man in Amsterdam in 1981, and Hannah, a young girl in a Welsh orphanage in 1970. Eric has recently returned from 20 years in Mexico to see his estranged brother about a recently discovered family secret that could ruin not only their lives, but the very standing of the Church. In return, he learns about the daughter he never knew existed, and so much more.
Will Eric find his daughter? What is the family secret that threatens to tear the Church apart? And how do Hannah and Eric's secrets entwine?
The book mainly follows the story of two different people, Eric, a Dutch man in Amsterdam in 1981, and Hannah, a young girl in a Welsh orphanage in 1970. Eric has recently returned from 20 years in Mexico to see his estranged brother about a recently discovered family secret that could ruin not only their lives, but the very standing of the Church. In return, he learns about the daughter he never knew existed, and so much more.
Will Eric find his daughter? What is the family secret that threatens to tear the Church apart? And how do Hannah and Eric's secrets entwine?
tracymt's review against another edition
5.0
Such a lot I could say! This is a very good read, a real page turner. It brings together so much of what fascinates me. That Jesus was all about love but Christianity seems often to turn this into hate. That Jesus and the Buddha shared a lot of the same message. The idea that Judas was not as he is portrayed....
It is a very rich book full of interesting people. Many stories are woven together. My only “gripe” is that I wanted to know more about Eric, Hannah, Judas and a host of other characters.
It is a very rich book full of interesting people. Many stories are woven together. My only “gripe” is that I wanted to know more about Eric, Hannah, Judas and a host of other characters.
ellie_bell's review against another edition
4.0
This was an easy book to get into as the separate storylines were interesting and well written. I became more caught up in the story the further I read and had to stay up late to finish it because I wanted to know how it ended. Everything tied up well, although the last bit felt a bit like a sermon.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
It's a fast paced, well written and gripping story that kept me hooked till the end.
I loved the dual storyline, the style of writing and the well thought characters. The plot kept my attention and made me turn pages as fast as I could.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I loved the dual storyline, the style of writing and the well thought characters. The plot kept my attention and made me turn pages as fast as I could.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
tbhonest_uk's review against another edition
5.0
The Traitor's Child is a powerful read, full of secrets and intrigue, that grips you from the first page and keeps you turning the pages as the plot unfolds. One you cannot help but keep reading.
amrasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
I was originally drawn to this book because of the cover, but as soon as I read the blurb, I was hooked. I stayed up very, very late reading, and finished the book in one sitting.
The book mainly follows the story of two different people, Eric, a Dutch man in Amsterdam in 1981, and Hannah, a young girl in a Welsh orphanage in 1970. Eric has recently returned from 20 years in Mexico to see his estranged brother about a recently discovered family secret that could ruin not only their lives, but the very standing of the Church. In return, he learns about the daughter he never knew existed, and so much more.
Will Eric find his daughter? What is the family secret that threatens to tear the Church apart? And how do Hannah and Eric's secrets entwine?
The book mainly follows the story of two different people, Eric, a Dutch man in Amsterdam in 1981, and Hannah, a young girl in a Welsh orphanage in 1970. Eric has recently returned from 20 years in Mexico to see his estranged brother about a recently discovered family secret that could ruin not only their lives, but the very standing of the Church. In return, he learns about the daughter he never knew existed, and so much more.
Will Eric find his daughter? What is the family secret that threatens to tear the Church apart? And how do Hannah and Eric's secrets entwine?
annarella's review
5.0
It's a fast paced, well written and gripping story that kept me hooked till the end.
I loved the dual storyline, the style of writing and the well thought characters. The plot kept my attention and made me turn pages as fast as I could.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I loved the dual storyline, the style of writing and the well thought characters. The plot kept my attention and made me turn pages as fast as I could.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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