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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
I love her books!! She always finds a way to keep the reader intriqued and wanting to know what happens next. It is very hard for me to put her books down once I start them. I like how there are always unexpected twists and turns that a reader does not see coming.
Apparently I'm going through a phase here. All of the books that I pick up lately seem to have something to do with people being murdered, and then figuring out whodunit. And perhaps, I'm going through all of these to try and find the ones that are the LEAST like that while still being in that format. That have the most of some other literary component to them. Which I guess makes me a snob, but so be it. I genuinely liked this book. The "potato girl" who is one of the central characters in the book was really well written. She has this vibe to her, where it makes you start thinking back to your own childhood and remembering that ONE friend that you had, that your parents kind of looked down on, and didn't want you to play with because they were a little bit weird, or wild, and you would always go over to their house because you knew, no matter what, at least you wouldn't be bored. This book will have you looking around while you're reading it to make sure there's no one else in the room with you.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've read several of Jennifer McMahon's books over the years and always enjoy them. They have a perfect blend of drama, mystery, and suspense, although they may not be for everyone. Often there are details of child abuse, rape, and other violence.
PROMISE NOT TO TELL was McMahon's first book, and now I know why her popularity only grew. It was dark, twisted, but had me engaged from the first chapter. I'm a sucker for a good murder mystery and this was so much more.
Also, this was one of my very last books of 2020 (93rd read of the year!)
PROMISE NOT TO TELL was McMahon's first book, and now I know why her popularity only grew. It was dark, twisted, but had me engaged from the first chapter. I'm a sucker for a good murder mystery and this was so much more.
Also, this was one of my very last books of 2020 (93rd read of the year!)
This had just enough of creepiness to keep me guessing. A good thriller.
Fast paced, easy read but fairly easy to figure out "whodunit".
This was [author: Jennifer McMahon]'s first novel and I think that for a debut, it's a great success. Part ghost story, part mystery, and part drama, it balanced all of these elements in a way that did not feel forced. It also kept me guessing until the end and when the killer was revealed, it felt like a satisfying end.
Great book. Read it in two days. Keeps your attention from the very beginning.
Great book. Read it in two days. Keeps your attention from the very beginning.