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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
After reading The Girl On The Train, I was very excited to read this one. However, it was not what I was expecting and I am quite disappointed. The story line seems very cliché and I feel it could have been written better. Nevertheless, I think it is more of a good read for older people.
This book took a bit to get rolling. I ended up skimming through some parts.
The "resolution" towards the end of the book was kind of an odd one, in my opinion.
The "resolution" towards the end of the book was kind of an odd one, in my opinion.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
interesting premise. I don't know if I'd have kept reading when Catherine did!
What would you do if you picked up a book and realised as you read that it was your story? What if, not only was it your story, it was also a part of your life that you had never told anyone? Something that no one knew.
That was exactly what happened to documentary maker Catherine. Catherine had been living a charmed life. Successful in her career, a loving husband, only her not so successful son being the slight blip in her life. She chances upon a book and as she reads, realises to her horror that it was telling her story. A part of her life that was a deeply buried secret, an explosive secret which could rip apart her life. An incident from years ago that she had tried hard to forget. The standard disclaimer about any resemblance to persons dead or alive is struck off, in red. Clearly some one cares enough to do this to her, some one who is out to get her. Why? How? And why now? So many years after the incident. You can only find out as you read the book.
In parallel to Catherine’s story is the narrative of a lonely man, a retired teacher, mourning the death of his wife. His life now revolves around clearing his wife’s clothes and living with her memories. What is the connection to Catherine and her horror?
An absolute page turner that had me hooked right from the start. A psychological thriller, that has you psyched, it got to me. I felt Catherine’s fear. The feeling that every move of hers was being watched, someone was waiting to pounce, just waiting for the right time. Perhaps waiting to push Catherine over the brink? Catherine transforms from the confident woman that she was, to a shell of her former self. A worried, scared woman, always looking over her shoulder for her stalker. Who was this and why did they care so much? What did Catherine do? What is this big secret, that she is hiding ? The characters are relatable, real.
I wish I could say more, but that would kill the book for you. It is such a powerful, fascinating book. The author reels you in, builds up the story, builds up the tension so very masterfully. A brilliant book. A 4/5 read, one I would definitely recommend wholeheartedly.
That was exactly what happened to documentary maker Catherine. Catherine had been living a charmed life. Successful in her career, a loving husband, only her not so successful son being the slight blip in her life. She chances upon a book and as she reads, realises to her horror that it was telling her story. A part of her life that was a deeply buried secret, an explosive secret which could rip apart her life. An incident from years ago that she had tried hard to forget. The standard disclaimer about any resemblance to persons dead or alive is struck off, in red. Clearly some one cares enough to do this to her, some one who is out to get her. Why? How? And why now? So many years after the incident. You can only find out as you read the book.
In parallel to Catherine’s story is the narrative of a lonely man, a retired teacher, mourning the death of his wife. His life now revolves around clearing his wife’s clothes and living with her memories. What is the connection to Catherine and her horror?
An absolute page turner that had me hooked right from the start. A psychological thriller, that has you psyched, it got to me. I felt Catherine’s fear. The feeling that every move of hers was being watched, someone was waiting to pounce, just waiting for the right time. Perhaps waiting to push Catherine over the brink? Catherine transforms from the confident woman that she was, to a shell of her former self. A worried, scared woman, always looking over her shoulder for her stalker. Who was this and why did they care so much? What did Catherine do? What is this big secret, that she is hiding ? The characters are relatable, real.
I wish I could say more, but that would kill the book for you. It is such a powerful, fascinating book. The author reels you in, builds up the story, builds up the tension so very masterfully. A brilliant book. A 4/5 read, one I would definitely recommend wholeheartedly.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes