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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love getting lost in his books, picking them up and struggling to put them down
I found the story very slow moving, the characters shallow and their actions/responses to be unrealistic and unbelievable. The one character I did start to empathise with or at least want to know more about - Sean - was given a resolution to his story that seemed to be purely for shock factor rather than a realistic turn of events.
And maybe this is generational (I was a mere babe in the 80s, so maybe it was like this??) but believing someone is a satanist because of a pentagram and metal music? Not just believing either but basing a whole motive for murder on such trivial/little “proof” of satanism. Was “satanic panic” really that severe in the 80s???
And the reveal of the where Tracie was and how she got there (trying not to give anything away) was supposed to be a plot twist but is was such an overplayed twist that I expected it. Not at all shocked.
It was all just underwhelming and fell flat for me. Disappointed after loving the author’s first two books so much.
And maybe this is generational (I was a mere babe in the 80s, so maybe it was like this??) but believing someone is a satanist because of a pentagram and metal music? Not just believing either but basing a whole motive for murder on such trivial/little “proof” of satanism. Was “satanic panic” really that severe in the 80s???
And the reveal of the where Tracie was and how she got there (trying not to give anything away) was supposed to be a plot twist but is was such an overplayed twist that I expected it. Not at all shocked.
It was all just underwhelming and fell flat for me. Disappointed after loving the author’s first two books so much.
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
Wild Place is the third novel by author Christian White. I've read The Wife and the Widow and loved it so was excited to hear about this one.
Set in a small town in Victoria, Australia the story follows a community on the brink following the disappearance of 17 year old Tracie Reed. At first the large number of characters felt confusing but as you learn how they all tie together it becomes easier to follow. The main character, Tom who was Tracie's English teacher searches for answers and a suspect. The characters are realistic and believable and the author portrays the grieving and impacted family and friends well.
The story is full of shocks and twists as it races towards the chilling ending. I read the book in one sitting. The pace moved quickly and kept you engaged throughout.
Overall, I'd recommend this novel to anyone seeking an easy to read suburban thriller. I'd definitely read more by this author.
Set in a small town in Victoria, Australia the story follows a community on the brink following the disappearance of 17 year old Tracie Reed. At first the large number of characters felt confusing but as you learn how they all tie together it becomes easier to follow. The main character, Tom who was Tracie's English teacher searches for answers and a suspect. The characters are realistic and believable and the author portrays the grieving and impacted family and friends well.
The story is full of shocks and twists as it races towards the chilling ending. I read the book in one sitting. The pace moved quickly and kept you engaged throughout.
Overall, I'd recommend this novel to anyone seeking an easy to read suburban thriller. I'd definitely read more by this author.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No