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beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
Diana Highsmith has not left her house since her husband, Daniel died. While on a hiking trip in Switzerland, Daniel’s rope came lose and he perished. Diana can remember watching Daniel fall to his death. Since than, Diana has built herself a fortress and the main way that she interacts with people is through a virtual reality world, known as Otherworld.
When, Diana’s sister, Ashley goes missing, Diana will have to leave her virtual reality world and venture into the real world. Can Diana survive the real world?
I have been wanting to try out author, Hallie Ephron ever since I saw her first novel, Never Tell a Lie. I still had not read this book but decided to start with Come and Find Me. I have to say that while, I did like this novel, it was like I kept waiting for it to pick up and go full speed. It never really got there for me. Though, I did find Diana’s panic attacks intriguing. Not so much that she had them but what she experienced, when she had one. I have never really experienced someone having one as intense as Diana does. Like the first time that Diana went to get into her car for the first time in a long time and drive. She had barely gotten half way down the drive way before she drove back in her garage, parked the car, and ran and hide under a table for several hours. While, there was a surprise that came in the last third of the story, as I got to thinking about it after, it was not really such a surprise. I knew something was up and was not really what it was until it appeared. Overall, I thought this was an alright book but I still do plan to check out Never Tell a Lie.
When, Diana’s sister, Ashley goes missing, Diana will have to leave her virtual reality world and venture into the real world. Can Diana survive the real world?
I have been wanting to try out author, Hallie Ephron ever since I saw her first novel, Never Tell a Lie. I still had not read this book but decided to start with Come and Find Me. I have to say that while, I did like this novel, it was like I kept waiting for it to pick up and go full speed. It never really got there for me. Though, I did find Diana’s panic attacks intriguing. Not so much that she had them but what she experienced, when she had one. I have never really experienced someone having one as intense as Diana does. Like the first time that Diana went to get into her car for the first time in a long time and drive. She had barely gotten half way down the drive way before she drove back in her garage, parked the car, and ran and hide under a table for several hours. While, there was a surprise that came in the last third of the story, as I got to thinking about it after, it was not really such a surprise. I knew something was up and was not really what it was until it appeared. Overall, I thought this was an alright book but I still do plan to check out Never Tell a Lie.
willac's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this book was great! A reformed computer hacker is the co-owner of a computer security firm. She has become agoraphobic after her lover dies in a mountain climbing accident. She conducts all of her business online using an avatar in a Second Life-like space, and hasn't seen her business partner--a friend of said lover--in person in several years.
When her sister disappears, she is forced to leave her home and safe haven to find her.
Many of the other reviewers gave this book one or two stars because they didn't understand the online role playing aspect of this book, and how immersive it can be. I felt that the entire book was very believable, and very suspenseful, and I very highly recommend it.
When her sister disappears, she is forced to leave her home and safe haven to find her.
Many of the other reviewers gave this book one or two stars because they didn't understand the online role playing aspect of this book, and how immersive it can be. I felt that the entire book was very believable, and very suspenseful, and I very highly recommend it.
manders30003's review against another edition
3.0
Although slow at first it really picks up somewhere near the middle. It reminded me of a lifetime movie and was a good quick read
mrs_george's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the idea behind the virtual world. Unfortunately, it fell kind of flat. I've never played in a virtual world myself so I don't know if that had something to do with it but I just really had a hard time picturing some of the situations. I did like the psychological issues that Diana was facing. That felt real and made you sympathetic to an otherwise one-dimensional character.
quillerin's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It feels like every character in this book thought themselves to be a master manipulator. Except for Ashley. She was the only one who seemed to be living her best self and not worrying about playing mental chess and thinking fifty moves ahead. We could all be a little more like Ashley. It's not a terrible book but it was definitely weird.
bethreadsandnaps's review against another edition
3.0
Not one of my usual genres, but interesting nonetheless. Diana Highsmith is a reclusive computer genius who spends much of her time in OtherWorld, a Second Life type of game. When her sister disappears, she's forced out of her comfortable cocoon to solve the mystery.
lifesizedcoraline's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
christygoldberg's review against another edition
3.0
Some of this book was over my head... computer language. But overall it was a quick read with a lot of action. Kept me guessing!
beckylej's review against another edition
3.0
Diana's panic attacks make leaving the safety of her home a difficult prospect, but when her sister goes missing, Diana is forced into action.
Unpredictable twists and turns make this book an interesting read, but a little farfetched.
Unpredictable twists and turns make this book an interesting read, but a little farfetched.
mland's review against another edition
3.0
I have to admit, I figured it out by about the first chapter. But it was still an enjoyable read. I just have a warped mind that can figure out mystery/thriller book plots rather quickly.