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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
In 2002, Owen Mann and Luna Grey become close platonic friends while freshman at Markham University, a small liberal-arts college. Owen is a handsome charmer and Luna is down-to-earth, reserved and fears that one day, her deep, dark secret will be revealed. In 2019, Owen and his wife Irene and Luna and her husband Sam live close to one another in New York’s Hudson Valley. One day while out for a run, Luna stumbles across the body of Owen’s wife Irene, shot to death in the local cemetery. The police bring Owen and Luna in for questioning as their long history as best friends unfolds. Tragic events in their past make them both persons of interest.
The Accomplice is an enjoyable domestic thriller which provides two mysteries that need to be figured out as well as discovering what Luna is hiding. I enjoyed that Owen and Luna were two loving, loyal friends. No sexual tension, just a truly close friendship. The wide cast of characters are all pretty quirky. Author Lisa Lutz has created a well-written, original story that held my interest as I anxiously awaited its conclusion. Not a hold-your-breathe thriller but a clever one.
Many thanks to Ballantine Books / Random House, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this entertaining book in advance of its January 25, 2022 publication.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
The Accomplice is an enjoyable domestic thriller which provides two mysteries that need to be figured out as well as discovering what Luna is hiding. I enjoyed that Owen and Luna were two loving, loyal friends. No sexual tension, just a truly close friendship. The wide cast of characters are all pretty quirky. Author Lisa Lutz has created a well-written, original story that held my interest as I anxiously awaited its conclusion. Not a hold-your-breathe thriller but a clever one.
Many thanks to Ballantine Books / Random House, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this entertaining book in advance of its January 25, 2022 publication.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
It was okay. I hate when people give half-star reviews but this was a 3.5 for me. Rounded down because I don't feel like I could actually recommend it to anyone. I finished it maybe a week ago and .... I got nothing. I don't remember much about the ending.
Dnf. I am striking out this year with a few DNFs already. Alternating timelines, too slow on the slow burn for me for now.
Fast easy read that kept me interested, though it's nothing amazing.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've read all of Lisa Lutz's books and I enjoy her writing style and how she creates mysteries. She definitely has a certain style to her characters that is recognizable throughout her work. This isn't my favorite of hers (the would be the Spellman series or [b:The Swallows|43744294|The Swallows|Lisa Lutz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553520339l/43744294._SY75_.jpg|56664374]) but it kept me listening and wanting to know what happened next and how the mystery would be concluded.
This book was less of the plot-driven thriller I was expecting and more of a slow-burn suspense story that focuses on the dysfunctional relationship between Luna and Owen. It wasn’t a bad book by any means, it was just…weird. I like the author’s writing style, but the constant change in the timeline and POV did add an element of confusion to the story that I don’t think was intentional.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.