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booknerdzara's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to Corinna at Penguin Random House for sending me an advanced proof of this book!
As soon as I started reading this book, I was gripped; I wanted to know who all the characters were, how they were linked, and some of these questions were not answered until towards the end of the book, which kept me constantly guessing. It was frustrating, but in a good way; I just wanted to keep reading to know what was going to happen next!
I must admit, I haven’t read any of Jane Corry’s books before, but she’s now an author whose books I will look into more.
‘The Dead Ex’ is full of so many twists and turns, it’s a perfect dark, psychological read!
As soon as I started reading this book, I was gripped; I wanted to know who all the characters were, how they were linked, and some of these questions were not answered until towards the end of the book, which kept me constantly guessing. It was frustrating, but in a good way; I just wanted to keep reading to know what was going to happen next!
I must admit, I haven’t read any of Jane Corry’s books before, but she’s now an author whose books I will look into more.
‘The Dead Ex’ is full of so many twists and turns, it’s a perfect dark, psychological read!
ilia_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Intense, dramatic and sad with an unpredictable ending.
brittanya's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alee180's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dobbytrg's review against another edition
5.0
This was soo good. More twists than a rollercoaster, with the added benefit of not feeling motion sick at this end of it!
I will most definitely be looking for more books to read by Jane Corry in the future.
I will most definitely be looking for more books to read by Jane Corry in the future.
beccajbooks's review
4.0
In The Dead Ex, we meet Vicki. A forty-something year old, aromatherapist, with a new business and life in Penzance. We learn that she has got epilepsy, something which she is oddly shameful about, and that she also has an interesting past. She was married to David, who has now disappeared, and Vicki becomes the suspect in this confusing, yet captivating story.
The writing style of this book is slightly odd. We jump back and forth between time periods- sometimes this is shown by giving a date at the start of the chapter, sometimes not, which gets a little confusing. You have to get into the mindset of this clumsy, flaky, secretive woman, who is keeping secrets from just about everyone, including the reader. As readers, we do need to be let in on some of the secrets or, unfortunately, we will just get bored and walk away.
If you do manage to hold on, then it gets better--much better! We get more action toward the end of the book. And part 3 is just a revelation!
Vicki is so self-pitying that it is very hard to like her, it is hard to root for her in the book. She doesn't help herself one bit with her interactions with the police, her clients, her solicitor..... Why? I mean, come on love, stop being such a wet blanket!
For the first half of the book it felt like the two stories – Vicki’s and Scarlet’s – were written by completely different people and didn’t belong in the same book. However, as the story progressed, and we saw how they merged and linked, it was much more fluid, and I think I was then less... anxious(?) so I could carry on reading, a bit more relaxed.
As the threads got woven together, I felt more and more like I needed to know what was coming next. Jane Corry writes little cliff hanger endings on her chapters, like nobody's business!
Overall, this was a thrilling, intense, roller-coaster of a book. I would definitely recommend.
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The writing style of this book is slightly odd. We jump back and forth between time periods- sometimes this is shown by giving a date at the start of the chapter, sometimes not, which gets a little confusing. You have to get into the mindset of this clumsy, flaky, secretive woman, who is keeping secrets from just about everyone, including the reader. As readers, we do need to be let in on some of the secrets or, unfortunately, we will just get bored and walk away.
If you do manage to hold on, then it gets better--much better! We get more action toward the end of the book. And part 3 is just a revelation!
Vicki is so self-pitying that it is very hard to like her, it is hard to root for her in the book. She doesn't help herself one bit with her interactions with the police, her clients, her solicitor..... Why? I mean, come on love, stop being such a wet blanket!
For the first half of the book it felt like the two stories – Vicki’s and Scarlet’s – were written by completely different people and didn’t belong in the same book. However, as the story progressed, and we saw how they merged and linked, it was much more fluid, and I think I was then less... anxious(?) so I could carry on reading, a bit more relaxed.
As the threads got woven together, I felt more and more like I needed to know what was coming next. Jane Corry writes little cliff hanger endings on her chapters, like nobody's business!
Overall, this was a thrilling, intense, roller-coaster of a book. I would definitely recommend.
www.thebeautifulbookbreak.com
the_idlereader's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
despite the multiple POVs, transitioning between the different POVs was surprisingly seamless and not at all confusing. at first, i was curious about how the various storylines would intertwine, but when the connections were finally revealed, it was done beautifully, and i found the experience captivating. 🥰
additionally, this book provided valuable insights into epilepsy and the lives of individuals in prison, adding depth and educational value to the narrative. 👏
ps: the book's title doesn't quite match the story, which might cause readers to expect something different from what the book actually delivers. this could lead to a disconnect between what readers think the book is about and what it really covers. 😒
additionally, this book provided valuable insights into epilepsy and the lives of individuals in prison, adding depth and educational value to the narrative. 👏
ps: the book's title doesn't quite match the story, which might cause readers to expect something different from what the book actually delivers. this could lead to a disconnect between what readers think the book is about and what it really covers. 😒
idratherliveinbooks's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
karensweeney's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5