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The Image of You

Adele Parks

3.51 AVERAGE

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2.0

The pace of the story felt like it was suffering after the halfway point. It could have been atleast fifty pages shorter. Also I figured out half of the twist before it was revealed so I felt like the twist was quite predictable. As for the characters I don't really know what to say about them.
dark slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

1.5 because I actually finished it. Awful, awful awful. I'd figured out the plot around a third of the way into the book and read on just to confirm I was right. So predictable and unoriginal from an author I usually like.

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!
Wow, as a twin, myself, this book was so amazing to read. It was one mystery after another and even when you weren't expecting anything, the book did no disappoint to make you shake with confusion (in a good way!!!)
Even near the end when I thought the plot twist had already taken place, it took plot twists to completely new levels and I had trouble composing myself after reading it!
There was not one part of the book when I felt bored and wanted to put it down.
Amazing book, would 100% recommend!
dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Nick has been using dating sights for years to get his own wicked way. He has no interest in relationships but doesnt declare this on his profile.
His life is one big funfair. He's loving life.
Then along comes Anna. And there is something about her, he can't explain it. None of his friends believe it, but he's actually fallen in love.
Nicks life changes in blink of an eye, he and Anna fall deeper and palan their lives together. Anna is beautiful and sweet, Nick feels ovewhelmed that someone as perfect as her feels this way about him. They meet eachotehrs friends and family, Anna has a twin sister who shes nervous to introduce Nick to... but she needn't have worried. Right?? They got on like a house in fire!!?
The story is told from various perspectives, Nicks, Annas' Zoe her twins', nicks motheramd Annas' mother.
At times i felt it was all building up to something...which it did, but having those particular perspectives didn't really add to the story in my opinion.
The ending was strange, i felt adter the 'big reveal' of the twist that there was going to be some kind of double twist... that never happened. Or else i dint think so?! There is an epilogue that did confuse me a little.. but i think i wanted it to be more than it was so im making things up and doubting the words iv read!!🙊
A good quick read nevertheless.

3.5/5

I enjoyed this book but did guess the twist about half way through. But it was a page turner nonetheless.

A great and intriguing read that deals with a difficult subject with dignity and sympathy. I loved the characters in this book (with the exception of Neal). I felt that the plot moved at a steady pace that was well thought out, making for an enjoyable read.

However, if you are paying attention you can see where the twist is going after around the 100/ 150 page mark, meaning it is more of a story with characters reaching the same point as you rather than a "what is going on" type thriller. However this does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.