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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
The way this was written is very entertaining and easy to follow. It feels like I am really watching a TV show. I had one theory in the first episode, I really had a feeling that it was one of the kids who did it. But when they revealed that Luke Ryder is not the real Luke Ryder but an imposter (Jonah Mckenna), another theory came up, that it was actually the imposter who killed another guy and beat his head so much to the point that it was unindentifiable.
So when they revealed that it was actually Guy Howard who did it, due to mental issues, dissociating due to a traumatic event (which is seeing his father collapse and die when he was just 6 years old), it actually made sense. My first theory was right.
THEN, they mentioned about this nurse going in Guys house which doesn’t make sense. Of course they wouldn’t put that detail in if it’s not that significant. Plus the news about the mystery watch, which is very obvious that it’s Guy’s watch left in a memorial called “Jonah and the whale” like WTF?!
So I went online to look for other people’s theories because my mind is not minding haha. One theory actually made sense. That Guy really killed Jonah due to dissociation/trauma/whatever, then this nurse is actually Jonah’s sister, Rebecca, who wanted to avenge his brother’s death. That’s why the watch was left at a memorial called Jonah. 100% made perfect sense.
AND ANOTHER THEORY THAT KEEPS ME THINKING SO MUCH: Is that this Ian Wilson, Luke Ryder’s cousin, who at the last minute suddenly came out of nowhere revealing his side of his theory, leaving a critical information which led to Guy’s arrest, is actually the imposter, Jonah Mckenna. This covers my 2nd theory, because why focus on the face alone?
SOOOOO… Jonah Mckenna is actually alive then Rebecca Mckenna killed Guy Howard for nothing at all?
So when they revealed that it was actually Guy Howard who did it, due to mental issues, dissociating due to a traumatic event (which is seeing his father collapse and die when he was just 6 years old), it actually made sense. My first theory was right.
THEN, they mentioned about this nurse going in Guys house which doesn’t make sense. Of course they wouldn’t put that detail in if it’s not that significant. Plus the news about the mystery watch, which is very obvious that it’s Guy’s watch left in a memorial called “Jonah and the whale” like WTF?!
So I went online to look for other people’s theories because my mind is not minding haha. One theory actually made sense. That Guy really killed Jonah due to dissociation/trauma/whatever, then this nurse is actually Jonah’s sister, Rebecca, who wanted to avenge his brother’s death. That’s why the watch was left at a memorial called Jonah. 100% made perfect sense.
AND ANOTHER THEORY THAT KEEPS ME THINKING SO MUCH: Is that this Ian Wilson, Luke Ryder’s cousin, who at the last minute suddenly came out of nowhere revealing his side of his theory, leaving a critical information which led to Guy’s arrest, is actually the imposter, Jonah Mckenna. This covers my 2nd theory, because why focus on the face alone?
SOOOOO… Jonah Mckenna is actually alive then Rebecca Mckenna killed Guy Howard for nothing at all?
After 20 years of the unsolved murder of Luke Ryder, his stepson, Guy Howard, decides to revisit the case by creating a documentary in hopes of finally solving it. He gathers six experts in the field to share their expertise on "Who Killed Luke Ryder?" The filming begins with the team discussing various pieces of evidence as they attempt to unravel the mystery. The novel is formatted as a transcript for the planned seven episodes, and it includes additional materials such as newspaper articles, voice message transcripts, emails, and text messages among characters, all of which add depth to the story.
The narrative is fascinating, and the format immerses the reader, creating the sensation of watching a documentary. The plot twist is executed flawlessly, following the classic television pattern of cliffhangers. The book includes clues that readers must pay attention to in order to understand the ending. I believe I will enjoy the book even more on my second read.
I would have given this a full 5 stars; however, there were some loose ends, particularly regarding what happened on the night of the murder. This event was presented as a deduction, but it was crucial and needed to be explained more clearly.
The narrative is fascinating, and the format immerses the reader, creating the sensation of watching a documentary. The plot twist is executed flawlessly, following the classic television pattern of cliffhangers. The book includes clues that readers must pay attention to in order to understand the ending. I believe I will enjoy the book even more on my second read.
I would have given this a full 5 stars; however, there were some loose ends, particularly regarding what happened on the night of the murder. This event was presented as a deduction, but it was crucial and needed to be explained more clearly.
Spoiler
Besides, based on the theories presented on the internet. (yes, I searched them up. I had a feeling the ending might not be as simple). I came across the idea that Jonah McKenna is alive and maybe impersonating Ian Wilson (With how he is in Nambia; classic M.O. of Jonah) and Ian Wilson being the one who was killed that night (the face being disfigured and they identified him with the jacket 'Luke Ryder' was wearing), I found myself needing confirmation. I spent the night thinking about this theory, trying to prove or debunk it.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love a book with an interesting format! Being written as a TV show... script? transcript? was really unique and it was must easier to read than I thought it would be. It did make it weirdly harder to keep track of all the characters. Everyone is sort of always in the scene, which can make the story feel a bit busy. It also meant it was harder for me to keep track of everyone's personal drama. And boy was there a lot of that! The story was much less straightforward and darker than I expected it to be which made it interesting. The side plot with the producer of the show was my favourite piece of personal drama and I honestly would had loved if we got into that earlier so we could spend more time on it. It really spoke to how telling the story through TV made the whole process more complicated. Overall, I'd recommend this book, but probably in print format instead of digital. There's some pretty small pictures that just aren't built for a Kobo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Rape
3.5⭐️
The screenplay-style format (emails, transcripts, quotes) felt fresh and unique at first, but honestly got a bit tiring by the end.
It also felt like the book told me the solution instead of letting me figure it out.
That said, I still enjoyed the read overall, it was different, interesting, and held my attention, even if it didn’t totally blow me away.
The screenplay-style format (emails, transcripts, quotes) felt fresh and unique at first, but honestly got a bit tiring by the end.
It also felt like the book told me the solution instead of letting me figure it out.
That said, I still enjoyed the read overall, it was different, interesting, and held my attention, even if it didn’t totally blow me away.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked the way it was set out and the twists throughout the book were good but the end is just slightly underwhelming
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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