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mbarron57's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House/Ballantine for the ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.
This is the second book in the Burial Society series but it’s not so intertwined with the first that if you start here you’ll be lost. That said, there is SOME background in the first book that I think makes this book more enjoyable.
There are really two different stories in this book but I think that fleshed put a little bit more they both could’ve been their own book. The main plot about a woman missing in Hong Kong was very entertaining and if it had been the only plot I probably would’ve given this book a higher rating. The subplot about a NYC FBI officer working a missing persons case seemed out of place in this book. It didn’t really tie in to the story until the very end and even then it seemed like an after though. That said, I think that whole storyline could’ve been a really good book on its own.
Other than that the writing is pretty basic and the plots are somewhat predictable but for me that made it enjoyable. Not every book needs to be a complex psychological thriller with a million different twists.
Overall, this is a solid 3 star book. Pair it with a rainy Fall day and a cup of coffee and I think you’ll enjoy it.
This is the second book in the Burial Society series but it’s not so intertwined with the first that if you start here you’ll be lost. That said, there is SOME background in the first book that I think makes this book more enjoyable.
There are really two different stories in this book but I think that fleshed put a little bit more they both could’ve been their own book. The main plot about a woman missing in Hong Kong was very entertaining and if it had been the only plot I probably would’ve given this book a higher rating. The subplot about a NYC FBI officer working a missing persons case seemed out of place in this book. It didn’t really tie in to the story until the very end and even then it seemed like an after though. That said, I think that whole storyline could’ve been a really good book on its own.
Other than that the writing is pretty basic and the plots are somewhat predictable but for me that made it enjoyable. Not every book needs to be a complex psychological thriller with a million different twists.
Overall, this is a solid 3 star book. Pair it with a rainy Fall day and a cup of coffee and I think you’ll enjoy it.
aimeedarsreads's review against another edition
3.0
The second book in Nina Sadowkys’ Burial Society series,
jodiesackettbrown's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
justacatandabook's review
4.0
The second book in The Burial Society series finds its founder Catherine juggling a variety of "cases," so-to-speak. When Eva Lombard and her husband Peter take a trip to Hong Kong to celebrate their anniversary, Peter wakes in their hotel to find an empty bed. Eva has vanished without a trace. Eva thought she was being followed, and now Peter wonders if she was right. As he quickly becomes a suspect in her disappearance, he turns to his boss, Forrest "Holly" Holcomb, who recommends Catherine (his old lover) to assist. Catherine sends two of her associates to Hong Kong while she tends to other work--mainly, protecting a family in Mexico City whose father knows too much about a pharmaceutical company. Meanwhile, a determined FBI agent is working on tracking down a missing mother and child of a wealthy businessman and threatening Catherine's secret agency.
I enjoyed this book. It's told in short chapters from varying points of view--Eva, Catherine, and Jake and Stephanie (Catherine's associates), etc. The result is a story that moves at a brisk pace, with almost a cinematic-type feel. This is no surprise, considering Sadowsky's background in film and as a screenwriter. The three stories intertwine somewhat--with Catherine as the center--and while a lot of information flies at you, I never found the book confusing.
I really like Catherine, and I enjoyed learning even more about her crew in this one. It's fun seeing some of the proteges interact. The novel kept me guessing and putting together the pieces was quite enjoyable. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged.
Overall, this is an interesting thriller. The whole idea of the Burial Society fascinates me, and I liked the quick pace of this book, along with its twisty and engaging plot. 4 stars.
I received a copy of this book from Ballantine Books and Librarything in return for a honest review.
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I enjoyed this book. It's told in short chapters from varying points of view--Eva, Catherine, and Jake and Stephanie (Catherine's associates), etc. The result is a story that moves at a brisk pace, with almost a cinematic-type feel. This is no surprise, considering Sadowsky's background in film and as a screenwriter. The three stories intertwine somewhat--with Catherine as the center--and while a lot of information flies at you, I never found the book confusing.
I really like Catherine, and I enjoyed learning even more about her crew in this one. It's fun seeing some of the proteges interact. The novel kept me guessing and putting together the pieces was quite enjoyable. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged.
Overall, this is an interesting thriller. The whole idea of the Burial Society fascinates me, and I liked the quick pace of this book, along with its twisty and engaging plot. 4 stars.
I received a copy of this book from Ballantine Books and Librarything in return for a honest review.
caidyn's review
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
DNF at 58%
Sadly, this didn't work for me. When I requested the book, I didn't know it was a sequel. Which was fine because the books aren't exactly connected. Hell, I don't even know the main detective in the series because this book was so jumbled.
Basically, the book had so many perspectives to it and none of them, in the end, felt very important. I don't even remember all of the perspectives in this book and to this story. There were just so many. None of them were special or gave me insight or were that interesting. I gave the book a try for as long as I could, and probably longer than I really should have in the end.
DNF at 58%
Sadly, this didn't work for me. When I requested the book, I didn't know it was a sequel. Which was fine because the books aren't exactly connected. Hell, I don't even know the main detective in the series because this book was so jumbled.
Basically, the book had so many perspectives to it and none of them, in the end, felt very important. I don't even remember all of the perspectives in this book and to this story. There were just so many. None of them were special or gave me insight or were that interesting. I gave the book a try for as long as I could, and probably longer than I really should have in the end.
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