Reviews

The Taking of Annie Thorne by C.J. Tudor

whimsymusings's review against another edition

4.0

This was a disturbing book. Sometimes it's less about external factors (though, they DO matter) but looking at oneself can reveal a lot more than what meets the eye. I really loved the narrative voice in this one, it had it's own power over the reader and it constructed the story in a way that made it all the more interesting to unravel and see how the events of this novel would unfold.

4.5\5

jillybeanxo's review against another edition

5.0

By Golly CJ Tutor can tell a story! I think this is now my new favourite of her works.

readingthruthewards22's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

daiareads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

3.0

envy4's review against another edition

4.0

I could not put this down. There was way too much that I needed to know. But I will say I do not like the main character. He’s like Jack Reacher with his crappy attitude. As I was reading it, I definitely felt that the author is way too big of a fan of Stephen King. And then I noticed she called him out in her acknowledgments. So if you like King, this is your book. Definitely had Pet Sematary vibes.

pinkflyingelephant's review

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

jemma_m's review

adventurous dark mysterious 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

3.0

dymanu's review against another edition

5.0

Amazing...
Fui um pouco às escuras para a leitura deste livro e ainda bem pois fui surpreendida até ao final.
Com uma vibe muito parecida com o “samiterio de animais” de Stephen King, mas com crianças em vez de animais.

alecsroses's review against another edition

3.0

This book was.. okay. The only issue i had with this book is the way the main character talked about Lauren, the waitress with autism. As someone on the spectrum, it felt very.. weird. The story could've moved on without it even being mentioned at all. I think this is the reason why i didn't enjoy it as much as i did in the beginning, it put me off and i stopped caring for the main character.

This is the second book i've read by CJ Tudor, and i will continue reading her stuff, i just hope her other books are a bit better than 'The Taking of Annie Thorne' was.

rebelkiss's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. Much more enjoyable than the chalk man and it had a twist I didn’t even suspect