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ludacrystal414's review against another edition
4.0
The ending was rushed. One minute action, the next- Epilogue. But overall I was pleased with this book. Did not guess how the killer was ahead of time, so that’s a plus.
horvatt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eriiica's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick read that had some pretty good twists and turns. I had originally started listening to this audiobook, but had to stop and finish reading it on my kindle instead. There’s so many characters POVs going on, I couldn’t keep track sometimes from the audiobook. Overall I think it’s a decent quick read if you enjoy suspense.
aug11992's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rachay94's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sslovesbooks_1's review against another edition
3.0
A good mystery/ thriller told from multiple characters viewpoints which I really enjoyed.
Ella on a train journey is a witness when two men, recently released from prison flirt with two young girls on their way to London for a short break.
One of them is reported missing the next day and Ella becomes a the witness and as the search continues she faces a media onslaught and her life changes for ever.
Told from the views of not only Ella but the missing girl's friend, her dad, the perpetrator and private investigator it weaves the story together of what happened and its aftermath.
Some difficult themes discussed in this book but it was twisty, clever and and engaging read.
Would recommend.
Ella on a train journey is a witness when two men, recently released from prison flirt with two young girls on their way to London for a short break.
One of them is reported missing the next day and Ella becomes a the witness and as the search continues she faces a media onslaught and her life changes for ever.
Told from the views of not only Ella but the missing girl's friend, her dad, the perpetrator and private investigator it weaves the story together of what happened and its aftermath.
Some difficult themes discussed in this book but it was twisty, clever and and engaging read.
Would recommend.
stephanie_jmc's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Another book club read and probably the earliest I’ve ever started /finished a book club book - I usually am racing to read them the days before we meet ! This one gets a 6.2/10.
Honestly, the book was very intriguing at first. I raced through the first 120 pages or so pretty quickly - and then maintained my pace because I was committed to finishing the book fast. But it gets very repetitive and boring. A nonstop cycle of chapters that alternate between 5 characters, all of which seem to always end on cliff hangers with very minimal, if any, progress happening in the book. Nothing really happens until the last 30ish pages and then it all happens really fast. The ending was annoying as well but I really can’t expand on that more without giving spoilers. There’s also not really a whole lot of “fair” hints to make it fun to try and guess who did it. (Guessing who did it is my favourite part about mystery books).
It’s possible that because this was also a mystery “who dun it” book that does not remotely measure up to the mystery book I just read/posted about, I’m being a bit harsher on this novel as a result. The writing is simple, it does keep you wondering, but ultimately was kind of a “meh” book overall. I wouldn’t recommend against it, but I also wouldn’t actively promote it. If you’re really into mysteries / cliff hangers - you might like this book !
Honestly, the book was very intriguing at first. I raced through the first 120 pages or so pretty quickly - and then maintained my pace because I was committed to finishing the book fast. But it gets very repetitive and boring. A nonstop cycle of chapters that alternate between 5 characters, all of which seem to always end on cliff hangers with very minimal, if any, progress happening in the book. Nothing really happens until the last 30ish pages and then it all happens really fast. The ending was annoying as well but I really can’t expand on that more without giving spoilers. There’s also not really a whole lot of “fair” hints to make it fun to try and guess who did it. (Guessing who did it is my favourite part about mystery books).
It’s possible that because this was also a mystery “who dun it” book that does not remotely measure up to the mystery book I just read/posted about, I’m being a bit harsher on this novel as a result. The writing is simple, it does keep you wondering, but ultimately was kind of a “meh” book overall. I wouldn’t recommend against it, but I also wouldn’t actively promote it. If you’re really into mysteries / cliff hangers - you might like this book !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Death, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Eating disorder, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Incest, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, and Suicide attempt