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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
I listened to The Dry and read this one because my library didn't have the audio. I generally listen to mysteries, so I may have enjoyed this more on audio. That said, i thought it was only okay. I didn't really connect to the female characters; I didn't really have a read on them until almost the end. Aaron and Carmen's involvement in the missing persons case was too slim for proper tension to develop and .
Hoping this is just 2nd book slump and #3 will be fantastic. I know I will read it. I'll wait for audio, though.
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the whole decades old serial killing thing just didn't really workHoping this is just 2nd book slump and #3 will be fantastic. I know I will read it. I'll wait for audio, though.
This was amazing. Point blank. I immediately need to go out and buy all of Jane Harper's books. Now. I loved this. I thought I had it figured out multiple times (although I did call a couple of the red herrings), but I was still slightly surprised at the "whodunit". Although, upon further reading, I get it. I do wish that it was more intentional than it was or have a little more of a twist, but I get it. Good read. Page turner. Pick it up.
I am really liking this "series" - I use the term loosely - #2 is not dependent upon #1 or anything - but the writer is entertaining and I appreciate the approach of this "what happened?" kind of genre. This book isn't like "Big Little Lies" but it kind of reminded me of "BLL' and I use that as a compliment. I will say - I liked it a lot better than "BLL" because I wasn't left wondering about the mysterious big event throughout the novel - instead it just was kind of like watching a puzzle come together. Fun summer read.
I really like Jane Harper's style. The characters are believable, the plot is intense but not too complex, the action moves at just the right pace, and the ending feels good. Also, I think I've decided that I just really like books that take place in Australia. It's such an intriguing place. I think it's starting to creep up on my "need to visit" bucket list. If you like thrillers, this one won't let you down.
Well plotted and characterized, this reminded me of the Tana French mysteries but set in Australia. Short, alternating chapters make it easy to keep reading, and the questions raised make it hard to put down. Plus, kudos for a couple of really solid red herrings.
Really good page turner. Couldn’t put this one down even when I had a headache from reading (recovery from Covid). Enjoyed the different time lines, mystery, and suspense. Romance plot line seemed unnecessary to me though.
This was my first time reading a book like this (suspense/mystery?). But I thought it was really enjoyable! I definitely did not expect the ending, and it definitely kept you guessing throughout the last few chapters as it crossed off potential scenarios. I liked how the POV switched between characters and between present/past, which I usually don’t like but seemed necessary in this book! I think the only thing I didn’t really like was how the relationship was written between Falk and Carmen?? I think that could’ve been developed differently because it felt kind of strange at the end. Otherwise, I enjoyed this book as my first read of 2023!
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another hit from Harper!
The best thing from the first book was the antagonistic nature of the environment and I'm glad to see that element be revisited. In the first book, it was the titular heat and with the second, it's the unyielding bushland.
A great mystery that delves into mistakes that can't be undone, the love and hatred of families and the impact of small actions leading to massive consequences.
Bring on book 3!
The best thing from the first book was the antagonistic nature of the environment and I'm glad to see that element be revisited. In the first book, it was the titular heat and with the second, it's the unyielding bushland.
A great mystery that delves into mistakes that can't be undone, the love and hatred of families and the impact of small actions leading to massive consequences.
Bring on book 3!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot