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anaffpereira's review against another edition
3.0
I have conflicted opinions about this book. On one hand I found it entertaining and very light, i. e., with a very simple and straight to the point narrative, interesting and fast passed, sometimes intriguing, but easy to follow (sometimes too easy). On the other hand I found it rather similar to Where Are the Children?, written by Higgins Clark almost four decades ago: the missing child (obviously) who is rather smart, the beautiful elegant middle-class mother whom no one believes and keeps fainting and acting rather suspiciously, the protagonist's tragic background, the man and the elderly couple/lady that against all evidence believe the mother's innocence, the misterious "he" whose point of view is offered in multiple chapters and deeply hates the female protagonist and wants her to suffer for some reason, those random characters who seem detached from the main plot but somehow contribute to the denouement... and that's about it I recall and find lousy.
Other than, Melissa is a extremely shallow and unbelieveble character, almost as if she was created only in order to make the reader feel sorry for Ted. That's a lazy move from the author and almost makes me feel offended by this cheap manipulation. Moreover, the little mysteries presented in some pages are quickly solved in the next chapter, so these don't really add up to the initial mystery, that is to find out who kidnapped the child.
Overall, this book is interesting. It is a page turner, maybe a little to sloppy, but still enjoyable, as a sort of light reading.
(P. S. What's up with the Portuguese translation of this tittle? How can I'll Walk Alone be translated into Eu Sei Que Voltarás (="I know you'll come back). But for what it's worth, the translated tittle makes more sense than "I'll Walk Alone", because Zan always believe her son was alive and that she would find him.)
Other than, Melissa is a extremely shallow and unbelieveble character, almost as if she was created only in order to make the reader feel sorry for Ted. That's a lazy move from the author and almost makes me feel offended by this cheap manipulation. Moreover, the little mysteries presented in some pages are quickly solved in the next chapter, so these don't really add up to the initial mystery, that is to find out who kidnapped the child.
Overall, this book is interesting. It is a page turner, maybe a little to sloppy, but still enjoyable, as a sort of light reading.
(P. S. What's up with the Portuguese translation of this tittle? How can I'll Walk Alone be translated into Eu Sei Que Voltarás (="I know you'll come back). But for what it's worth, the translated tittle makes more sense than "I'll Walk Alone", because Zan always believe her son was alive and that she would find him.)
ptothelo's review against another edition
3.0
I jumped through parts of it, mostly because I have to return it to the library today. Also, the story is full of topics that is just distressing to read about (kidnapping! identity theft! someone framing her for her son's kidnapping! no one believes her denials!). I think it would have been pretty engrossing and made a good beach read if I wasn't so stressed out by the premise.
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
silo12's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
anicoletoo's review against another edition
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.5
meme_too2's review against another edition
5.0
Always a good idea to read a Mary Higgins Clark book. She may stick carefully to her formula, but it's a killer formula. Besides, if I need a quick read that is guaranteed safe reading, she is who I go to.
mmc6661's review against another edition
2.0
Very predictable till she threw in a quick surprise ending. Still a fast entertaining read.
edgyirishcupcake's review against another edition
4.0
Regardless of all the nay Sayers, I very much enjoyed this book, as well as other MHC books. I think she write stories that haven't been done by all authors in the suspense thriller genre, and for that alone I very much admire her books. It is easy to find a book about a murder and the investigation that ensues. She does that kind of work, but with such a twisted plot that I enjoy it immensely. Even if I do guess the villain, I continue reading. But then I am the type who will re-read my books 4 or more times simply because I enjoy it. I don't understand why people can't just read a book for fun, everything has to be over criticized, it can't just be enjoyed as a break from reality.