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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
Thank you NetGalley and Headline for a ARC of this book, due for release in February 2024.
The opening scene of a dying body in 'Twenty-Seven Minutes' immediately captured my attention. The story expertly weaves together themes of loss, love, secrets, and deceit, with a clear focus on the murder mystery surrounding Phoebe Dean's death. The narrative alternates between present-day and the events of ten years prior, providing insight from the perspectives of Becca, Jane, Grant, and Wyatt, and creating a sense of depth within the story.
Although the first half of the book was a bit of a slow burn and caused some confusion about the characters' backstories and connections, the second half more than made up for it with a faster pace and tense atmosphere, leading to an unexpected conclusion.
As a debut novel, 'Twenty-Seven Minutes' is a well-written piece that has me eagerly anticipating more works from this author in the future. Keep an eye out for Tate and their future endeavours, as this book is sure to become a popular choice for online discussion, book clubs, and personal libraries. Pre-order a copy today!
Release Date: 1st February 2024
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twenty-Seven-Minutes-astonishing-thriller-brilliant/dp/1035401517
The opening scene of a dying body in 'Twenty-Seven Minutes' immediately captured my attention. The story expertly weaves together themes of loss, love, secrets, and deceit, with a clear focus on the murder mystery surrounding Phoebe Dean's death. The narrative alternates between present-day and the events of ten years prior, providing insight from the perspectives of Becca, Jane, Grant, and Wyatt, and creating a sense of depth within the story.
Although the first half of the book was a bit of a slow burn and caused some confusion about the characters' backstories and connections, the second half more than made up for it with a faster pace and tense atmosphere, leading to an unexpected conclusion.
As a debut novel, 'Twenty-Seven Minutes' is a well-written piece that has me eagerly anticipating more works from this author in the future. Keep an eye out for Tate and their future endeavours, as this book is sure to become a popular choice for online discussion, book clubs, and personal libraries. Pre-order a copy today!
Release Date: 1st February 2024
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twenty-Seven-Minutes-astonishing-thriller-brilliant/dp/1035401517
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a solid thriller mystery, that I enjoyed but wasn't in love with. I really enjoyed seeing how differently each character coped with the aftermath of the tragedy. I also enjoyed how we never really got to know/see Phoebe outside of the perspective of who was narrating/having the flashback. It made her feel more mysterious to have all these conflicting opinions about who she was, and what is actually the truth.
The twist was solid too. I think if I was thinking critically about the book outside of reading it, I could have probably pieced it together. So if you're someone who likes to play detective when reading books like this, then you may figure it out rather quickly. But overall, I enjoyed the ride.
The twist was solid too. I think if I was thinking critically about the book outside of reading it, I could have probably pieced it together. So if you're someone who likes to play detective when reading books like this, then you may figure it out rather quickly. But overall, I enjoyed the ride.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I guessed the twist like almost immediately which ruined a lot of it for me, but there were some moments I was really invested in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Blood, Car accident
ease up on june, damn. she cannot catch a break bruh
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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