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The Confession by Jessie Burton

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carolyn0613's review against another edition

5.0

Rose is looking for her mother, Elise who disappeared shortly after Rose's birth. Her dad gives her some book written by Connie and hints that Elise's relationship with Connie is the key to her disappearance. The story is told in two timelines: the past where we learn about Connie and Elise, and the present where Connie and Rose's relationship develops. I loved this book. The writing is perfect and the back and forth between the timelines holds our interest and intrigues us. I highly recommend reading this and Jessie Burton's previous novels.

readingelli's review

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emotional reflective medium-paced

3.25

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oceans_hannah's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Absolutely adored this audiobook. Loved how the story was split across two time periods and particuarly enjoyed the development of Connie and Rose's relationship. Can't wait to read more of Jessie Burton's work.

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izzy2608's review

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emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

sslovesbooks_1's review against another edition

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4.0

This book has been compared to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and it was one of the reasons I bought it along with its beautiful cover. Maybe because my expectations of this was so high I didn’t enjoy it as much as I had hoped. I felt that this was a slow read for me, I wasn’t able to read as fast as usual and I can’t pinpoint why. It’s a great storyline about Rose who goes seeking the mother she has never known and her journey takes her to one of her mothers oldest friends and partner for a while, Constance. She is a reclusive novelist and the story is told through two time lines. Enjoyable and well-written, for me no where near Evelyn Hugo but that is one of my favourite reads of this year

ninamanon's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A beautifully crafted well-written page-turner about three complex and flawed women. The bond between Connie and Rose was the absolute best part of this book. I know I should dislike Connie more than I do, but she’s so wonderfully human.