Reviews

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

bethbarnham's review against another edition

5.0

Joseph Carter is the worst character. As soon as the book starts off, you hate him. He's designed that way. After all, he is stringing three women along, isn't he?

You'd be wrong. And that's how this easy beach read hooks you in, it makes you think he is the worst character of all, but actually it's a very clever way of weaving in grief, mental health, issues with men talking to their friends, and trying to always appear fine when dating. It's a great lesson in bringing down walls, and that actually, dating someone you like or fancy doesn't always mean they are right for you just like we see with Miranda and the friendship that forms beyond their dating. Jane was a wonderful character I thought, the only negatives for me were that the story between her and Richard wasn't explored very much and the link between her & Richard and Siobhan & Richard was quite weak.

I took this read on holiday and it took me 24 hours to finish.


Beth O'Leary has a lovely way of writing and I love reading her books when I'm away, they help me to switch off entirely

claire_o's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

trich85's review against another edition

5.0

Once the pieces came together the book was absolutely worth it.

emmichfrank's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

4.0

holly_pratt_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

bryonysbooks_'s review against another edition

sad medium-paced

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

3.0

alejaeger's review against another edition

3.0

3,5 *

katejfarley's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love Beth O’Leary! Her books are so easy but still have a lot of substance. I warmed to all of the characters- particularly Jane. Loved the twist and would like to reread in the future with it in mind. Just really brilliant story that is never what it seems and provides so much development for everyone involved. Lovely ending. Need to read her latest 

isabeldotml's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

I enjoyed this loads, I got on board with all the characters and was along for the ride. It tackled some pretty heavy subjects, I thought with care, but remainded a fun read overall. Exactly what I needed.

The audiobook was really well done, and I was glad of the constant reminder of which point of view we were in.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, and Stalking

sis_2512's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this. The different plot lines were a little confusing to keep up with at first, but as more info was revealed, I understood it. I think I’d have to read it again with hindsight and I’d be able to analyze every action Carter/Joseph made. I liked that it All connected at the end. I liked that there a couple types of trauma were incorporated. Took it from a silly romance to a deeper one.