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theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
2.0
Come a Little Closer by Rachel Abbott is a DCI Tom Douglas novel. DCI Tom Douglas is called out to Pennington Flash Country Park. A woman has been found in a birdwatching hide. There is no identification on her, she is very thin, no shoes or sign of a struggle. At first glance it would appear to be suicide. Tom, though, knows there is more to this woman’s story. Nearby three women are in a dark kitchen. They are thin, scared, tired and afraid. Sharon is taking the trip her father always talked about it. Her boyfriend, Ian wanted her to cancel and give him half the money since he is out of work. She is honoring her father by embarking on this cruise. The trip is not as relaxing as she expected. A man seems to be following her and someone was in her cabin. She returns home to an angry Ian and a puzzling problem at work. It is a relief when a new friend offers her assistance. DCI Douglas and his team work to unravel what happened to the woman found in the Flash. They soon discover that she is not the first woman found this way and, undoubtedly, she will not be the last unless the police stop them.
Come a Little Closer may be the seventh book in the DCI Tom Douglas series, but it can be read alone. I struggled with this novel. It is very confusing in the beginning because it jumps around. One minute with DCI Tom Douglas, then with Sharon, then with women, then it jolts to next chapter. It all starts to gel at the half way mark and comes together into a complete story at the end. I thought the writing was choppy and it lacked a nice flow (slow pace too). The dialogue was stilted (awkward). The characters were not fully developed (lacking in details that help bring them to life). The mystery is one that plays out and is supposed to be suspenseful. Unfortunately, I did not feel it. I wanted to get a hold of these women and shake them. I cannot see anyone in this day and age being that naïve (unless they are under 6). I do not want to say to much and spoil for you. I wanted to the story to be less predictable. The chapters that focused on Tom’s private life felt off. They did not blend well with the rest of the book. Be aware that this is a British novel, so it contains British slang and the words are spelled differently (British spelling). Come a Little Closer was not the right fit for me, but many other readers have found it thrilling. I suggest getting a sample and see if it appeals to you. Every individual has their own perspective.
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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this novel. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
Come a Little Closer may be the seventh book in the DCI Tom Douglas series, but it can be read alone. I struggled with this novel. It is very confusing in the beginning because it jumps around. One minute with DCI Tom Douglas, then with Sharon, then with women, then it jolts to next chapter. It all starts to gel at the half way mark and comes together into a complete story at the end. I thought the writing was choppy and it lacked a nice flow (slow pace too). The dialogue was stilted (awkward). The characters were not fully developed (lacking in details that help bring them to life). The mystery is one that plays out and is supposed to be suspenseful. Unfortunately, I did not feel it. I wanted to get a hold of these women and shake them. I cannot see anyone in this day and age being that naïve (unless they are under 6). I do not want to say to much and spoil for you. I wanted to the story to be less predictable. The chapters that focused on Tom’s private life felt off. They did not blend well with the rest of the book. Be aware that this is a British novel, so it contains British slang and the words are spelled differently (British spelling). Come a Little Closer was not the right fit for me, but many other readers have found it thrilling. I suggest getting a sample and see if it appeals to you. Every individual has their own perspective.
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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this novel. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
knygu_skaitytoja's review against another edition
4.0
Lengvai sunkus psichologinis trileris. Trumpai – knyga man patiko. Autorės rašimo stilius labai paprastai ir lengvai skaitomas. Skyriai nėra irgi, nors pradžioje teko pavargti kol susigaudžiau kas ir kaip vyksta, bet viskas palaipsniui labai gražiai išsiplėtojo. Knyga paliečia svarbią ir šiais laikais temą – įtaigą, baimę, pažeidžiamumą ir savižudybę. Tačiau viskas labai gražiai perpinta pasakojime. Pati knygos istorija taip pat labai įdomi, o pabaiga. Galima buvo to tikėtis, tačiau nustebino. Knyga turi dvi pabaigas. Viena istorijos bendrai ir viena pagrindinės veikėjos, tačiau kap ir paskutiniais sakiniais aišku, bet taip norėjosi dar, tai kasgi vis dėlto vyko toliau ir ar tikrai vyko. Vertas perskaityti Rachell Abbott kūrinys, teks ieškoti ir kitų šios autorės knygų.
sim_96's review against another edition
1.0
This book was very difficult to follow from start to finish. There were way too many people's point of view and it all made it very confusing to follow from the beginning.
It's hard to give a synopsis of the book without giving it away but expect a lot of questions to come up.
I didn't like the story, how it was executed or any of the characters. Each chapter was too short to really get into each characters story, way too choppy and short, jumping to new characters just as you were getting somewhere. I suspect this was to make it suspenseful but it just made it more frustrating.
It's hard to give a synopsis of the book without giving it away but expect a lot of questions to come up.
I didn't like the story, how it was executed or any of the characters. Each chapter was too short to really get into each characters story, way too choppy and short, jumping to new characters just as you were getting somewhere. I suspect this was to make it suspenseful but it just made it more frustrating.
szkalebina's review against another edition
3.0
całkiem spoko, chociaż z wyłączeniem kilku drobnostek już w 1/3 książki wiadomo, o co chodzi.
narniaru's review against another edition
4.0
Gripping definitely describes this novel, not entirely for the plot which was a bit far fetched but for Callie, the girl whose life has been ruined by her controlling boyfriend.
melreads11's review against another edition
4.0
This book would not be the same without the wonderful Tom Douglas.
savijax's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
noveldeelights's review against another edition
5.0
When the body of a young woman is found in the forest, DCI Tom Douglas is called to the scene. Heavy snowfall means there are few clues left to be found. How did this woman end up in the middle of nowhere? Where did she come from? And most importantly, who is she? Because as long as that remains unknown, the investigation goes pretty much nowhere. On the other side of the world, another woman goes on the holiday of a lifetime, in an attempt to escape an abusive relationship. Meanwhile, Tom's past catches up with him but will this cause problems between him and Louisa?
The DCI Tom Douglas series is one of my favourites and if you're not reading these, you're missing out on some seriously good books. I've come to rely on Rachel Abbott to deliver highly original premises and Come A Little Closer is no different. The description promises something intriguing and I wasn't at all disappointed.. This is one well-thought out plot and it's also intensely creepy.
Although the who seemed fairly obvious to me, I had a hard time figuring out the why. This story tackles a topic which is sadly highly realistic and believable. Those moments where the vulnerable suddenly turn into preys, find themselves cut off from the world with their thoughts so incredibly manipulated that they feel there is no escape. It's very reminiscent of grooming and trafficking.
I couldn't predict the outcome at all and the parts of the story completely threw me, which I love. This is one dark, disturbing and harrowing tale. Full of tension and suspense, it had me hooked from start to finish and seeing all the threads come together was a true delight. Come A Little Closer is another brilliant addition to this series, which keeps going from strength to strength.
Tom and Becky make such a fabulous team. It seems it has been ages since we last hung out with them and it's such a thrill to see them return. I've missed them fiercely and I can't wait to spend more time with them in future. I have no doubt it'll be worth the wait.
The DCI Tom Douglas series is one of my favourites and if you're not reading these, you're missing out on some seriously good books. I've come to rely on Rachel Abbott to deliver highly original premises and Come A Little Closer is no different. The description promises something intriguing and I wasn't at all disappointed.. This is one well-thought out plot and it's also intensely creepy.
Although the who seemed fairly obvious to me, I had a hard time figuring out the why. This story tackles a topic which is sadly highly realistic and believable. Those moments where the vulnerable suddenly turn into preys, find themselves cut off from the world with their thoughts so incredibly manipulated that they feel there is no escape. It's very reminiscent of grooming and trafficking.
I couldn't predict the outcome at all and the parts of the story completely threw me, which I love. This is one dark, disturbing and harrowing tale. Full of tension and suspense, it had me hooked from start to finish and seeing all the threads come together was a true delight. Come A Little Closer is another brilliant addition to this series, which keeps going from strength to strength.
Tom and Becky make such a fabulous team. It seems it has been ages since we last hung out with them and it's such a thrill to see them return. I've missed them fiercely and I can't wait to spend more time with them in future. I have no doubt it'll be worth the wait.