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hanlad's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse
sleeson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Yay! Rachel Hawkins is back. Usually when I read a novel that has past and present timelines, I enjoy one timeline far more than the other. With this novel, I found myself happy with both. I felt this leaned more on the mystery side than her usual genre of thriller.
Both of the main characters, Mari and Emily, are equally brilliant. There is moderate sexual content. Moderate mention of recreational drugs. Side note: The transcript of the true crime podcast is hilariously accurate. Hawkins was spot on with the tone for podcast listeners. Millennials behind the microphone all day.
Both of the main characters, Mari and Emily, are equally brilliant. There is moderate sexual content. Moderate mention of recreational drugs. Side note: The transcript of the true crime podcast is hilariously accurate. Hawkins was spot on with the tone for podcast listeners. Millennials behind the microphone all day.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Child death, Grief, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, and Infidelity
mindyleereads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.**
If you love a book set in gorgeous Italy, the 70's and its sex/drugs/rock-and-roll vibes, and one heck of a thrilling story - this is 100% for you. PLUS there was a bit of mixed-media and I am a sucker for a book with some articles or other things like that thrown in for additional context.
Rachel Hawkins did an amazing job creating a lush background and interesting characters. While the book starts off a bit slow, you are thrown into two story-lines both with friendships unravelling and mysteries afoot. I don't want to say much more as I don't want to give anything away. When I get excited, I tend to spoil things - just read this. You won't regret it!
Houses remember.
If you love a book set in gorgeous Italy, the 70's and its sex/drugs/rock-and-roll vibes, and one heck of a thrilling story - this is 100% for you. PLUS there was a bit of mixed-media and I am a sucker for a book with some articles or other things like that thrown in for additional context.
Rachel Hawkins did an amazing job creating a lush background and interesting characters. While the book starts off a bit slow, you are thrown into two story-lines both with friendships unravelling and mysteries afoot. I don't want to say much more as I don't want to give anything away. When I get excited, I tend to spoil things - just read this. You won't regret it!
Houses remember.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Miscarriage, Abortion, Child death, Suicide, and Cancer
korpney's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Sexism and Drug abuse
morethanmylupus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
This was a stay up until 2am and read the book in one sitting book. By far my favorite Rachel Hawkins work yet.
A house with a creepy history? Check
A back and forth viewpoint between past and present? Check
Morally ambiguous characters? Check
Great read, especially for fans of Kate Morton.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.
A house with a creepy history? Check
A back and forth viewpoint between past and present? Check
Morally ambiguous characters? Check
Great read, especially for fans of Kate Morton.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Adult/minor relationship
katieav's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary: The novel The Villa gives the reader two stories, both of which are not what they seem. We have our present day writer who is down on her luck and spending more time with her best friend who she harbors some resentment for in one of the stories. The other focuses on a writer living in the 1970’s in the same house with a similar relationship with her sister.
The second I read the description of the novel I knew it was going to be interesting. I loved the parallel of Mari and Lara’s relationship compared to Emily and Chess’s. I could not stop reading I was so interested in finding out what happened. There were some points I found frustrating-especially everything to do with Matt, but the twist in the end will have me thinking about this novel for a very long time.
Summary: The novel The Villa gives the reader two stories, both of which are not what they seem. We have our present day writer who is down on her luck and spending more time with her best friend who she harbors some resentment for in one of the stories. The other focuses on a writer living in the 1970’s in the same house with a similar relationship with her sister.
The second I read the description of the novel I knew it was going to be interesting. I loved the parallel of Mari and Lara’s relationship compared to Emily and Chess’s. I could not stop reading I was so interested in finding out what happened. There were some points I found frustrating-especially everything to do with Matt, but the twist in the end will have me thinking about this novel for a very long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Drug abuse, and Child death
Moderate: Suicide and Miscarriage
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