Reviews

The Secret Talker by Geling Yan

kestes's review against another edition

Maybe I could have gotten through this if I were reading a physical book. But I was listening to an audiobook, and the monotone narrator made it hard to listen/care/enjoy it at all.

jannelissa's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

3.0

hnj1512's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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

3.5

Strange book slightly confused about the ending still. 

eliz89062's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

kyatic's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

anveri's review against another edition

1.0

wtf I get it I guess but I hate it

songofmyself's review against another edition

2.0

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperVia for providing a copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

RTC closer to publication date.

wordscatscaife's review against another edition

4.0

Although I found the book somewhat predictable, I found the writing engaging and quite enjoyed the story.

melyndaann's review against another edition

4.0

"Where words are muted, feelings begin."

A fast page turner.
Physiological, yes. Thriller, no. Enjoyable, very!

While I found part of the ending to be predictable, the journey there was not.
I enjoyed the suspense and found myself unable to put the book down.
This is an extremely short read but I feel Yan was able to pack a punch with the emotion and suspense.
The narrative style was spot on and the writing felt smart.

Predictable and not a thriller, but enjoyable and quick.

thebookchubi's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5