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A review by frances_frances
Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
This book wasn't perfect but I really enjoyed the writing. The prose flowed easily and was rich and engaging.
The main character, Helen felt very authentic to me. Her choices and motivations were often frustrating but as the story goes on, her reasons become clearer. She has a history of depression and the often toxic dynamics of her marriage and close friend group have instilled in her a sense of helplessness and self doubt.
For a psychological thriller, the pacing was just a bit too slow for me and some passages could have been edited out. I wanted a bit more to work work with earlier in the book, rather than having everything explained in the final pages.
Overall, the writing and atmosphere were compelling enough to make up for the weaker aspects. Would recommend to others.
This book wasn't perfect but I really enjoyed the writing. The prose flowed easily and was rich and engaging.
The main character, Helen felt very authentic to me. Her choices and motivations were often frustrating but as the story goes on, her reasons become clearer. She has a history of depression and the often toxic dynamics of her marriage and close friend group have instilled in her a sense of helplessness and self doubt.
For a psychological thriller, the pacing was just a bit too slow for me and some passages could have been edited out. I wanted a bit more to work work with earlier in the book, rather than having everything explained in the final pages.
Overall, the writing and atmosphere were compelling enough to make up for the weaker aspects. Would recommend to others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship