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martyfried's review against another edition
5.0
Yet another winner from Linwood Barclay. And as usual, yet another box of surprises to keep you guessing until the end. Even though it's a series, this didn't end with a cliffhanger, so it's not something that lures you on that way; rather, it lured me on because it was so good, I wanted to read more.
This was a well-done audiobook version, by the way. If you aren't a regular audiobook reader, this would be a good one to get you hooked.
This was a well-done audiobook version, by the way. If you aren't a regular audiobook reader, this would be a good one to get you hooked.
tboofy's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book! I read 300 pages the first day, almost unheard of for me. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that a couple of the plot lines were left open at the end, awaiting the next book. i know it's like that for trilogies and other series, but I haven't had that with Linwood Barclay books in the past, so I was disappointed that I have to wait to find out what happens with those plots.
Some adult language, a brief sex scene, adult concepts. Another good one for Barclay; he's a new favorite of mine.
Some adult language, a brief sex scene, adult concepts. Another good one for Barclay; he's a new favorite of mine.
m_j_webb's review against another edition
1.0
I usually love anything by this author but this one did not grab me at all.
ymiranda's review against another edition
3.0
I understand that this is the first in a trilogy so maybe that's why this book felt all over the place.
I enjoyed some parts and others made no sense. I guess I'll need to read #2 to get answers.
I enjoyed some parts and others made no sense. I guess I'll need to read #2 to get answers.
boktok73's review against another edition
3.0
Vill man ha spänning och en bladvändare så kan man alltid lita på Linwood Barclay. Sveket är medryckande och jag sträckläser. Lättsmält underhållning i vårsolen! Kul att det är första delen i en trilogi. Ser fram emot nästa del.
claudetteb's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really fun read. One of those 'can't put it down' books. But what's with all these 2 and 3 book series nowadays? Mr. Barclay, please just write a book and finish it. You can use the same characters next time, but it just pains me to read a book and find out it's really only HALF a book. Plus, if I'm buying half a book, charge me half price. I guess this generates more revenue, but it seems slightly dishonest to me. I feel rather cheated that I have to buy another book just to get the end of this one. Take a page from Lee Child or Brett Battles. I promise I'll buy your books, just give me a real full story in each one. Cliffhangers? Nope! This is for real just half a book.
Having said that, Linwood Barclay is still a really good writer. His characters are complex and interesting, and his plots, even though you must seriously suspend your disbelief, are fun.
Having said that, Linwood Barclay is still a really good writer. His characters are complex and interesting, and his plots, even though you must seriously suspend your disbelief, are fun.
davidsonbundy's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
stuff4bd's review against another edition
3.0
Mystery book group - have really liked this author in the past but this just seemed to have missed the mark. Too many characters with contrived relationships and a surprise twist that wasn't really a surprise at all.
cassiekins92's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0