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collegiate_assessor_kovalyov's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Lucy Clarke book and it was good! I thought the topic was really interesting, especially because AirBnB is so big right now (I've even considered using it myself!) the author sets up what initially is an innocent situation and makes it mysterious and scary - I think the main character's home is a really good place for authors to set thrillers around in that way, because a home is a sort of safe place. I did not see any of those twists coming! This book was jam-packed with red-herrings and I loved it, it really kept me guessing and I did not see the ending coming despite thinking I knew several times.
There was a really interesting set of characters, and I was suspicious of everyone which really fed into me believing these red-herrings.
I enjoyed this book and hope to read more from this author.
There was a really interesting set of characters, and I was suspicious of everyone which really fed into me believing these red-herrings.
I enjoyed this book and hope to read more from this author.
lisaar91's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first book by Lucy Clarke and I’ll absolutely be checking out the rest
The psychological thriller centers on Elle, a famous author living in a coastal mansion in Cornwall, close to her sister and separated husband. Her life looks idyllic but, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, it isn’t!
In the current wave of books, we know a twist is coming so we guess from page one. Although I got it right, I couldn’t have guessed at the details and I love a book that surprises me. Well worth a read.
The psychological thriller centers on Elle, a famous author living in a coastal mansion in Cornwall, close to her sister and separated husband. Her life looks idyllic but, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, it isn’t!
In the current wave of books, we know a twist is coming so we guess from page one. Although I got it right, I couldn’t have guessed at the details and I love a book that surprises me. Well worth a read.
charlotte_37's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
eulenesther's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The book seemed to be longer than it needed to be. Some of the plot just didn't feel relevant to the story. I didn't think the plot twist was very surprising, as there had been many hints to the ending here and there. It seems a bit unbelievable to me that the sister happened to be able to do something creepy just by chance multiple times. It felt like she would have needed to be a criminal mastermind to plan stuff like that, but in reality she just wouldn't have the time with a kid and a husband and a job and such. The reveal didn't feel as consequential as it could have been either, and then in the end it didn't seem to have mattered at all, since we still got a happy ending and a very good life for the protagonist, no matter what happened in the meantime.
I could see where the author was going with it, but the book as a whole just didn't resonate with me as much. I liked the little citations in the beginning of the chapters though, because it led the reader to try to discover the meaning of little things happening in the story, just by giving writing advice.
I could see where the author was going with it, but the book as a whole just didn't resonate with me as much. I liked the little citations in the beginning of the chapters though, because it led the reader to try to discover the meaning of little things happening in the story, just by giving writing advice.
spiritoflibrarian's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abortion and Miscarriage
nerfy's review against another edition
3.0
Found this very dull. I really wanted to like it as the reviews were so good but I found the storyline a bit jumbled and it took until about 70% of the book for anything to really happen. The 'plot twist' at the end was a bit of a reach. Didn't really have anything to do with the title of the book either as you're lead to believe it's going to be a bit of a social commentary on the impact of social media and platforms like airbnb - but actually wasn't. All a bit confused for me.
lorvtmelbs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lautmaler's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
niccamo's review against another edition
Telling not showing taken to a whole new level. The book is so repetitive and filled with so many irrelevant details that it hurts to read it.
duygusu's review against another edition
2.0
I read this for a book club. That being said, I really did NOT like the main character. She was whiny, came across as crazy, and had a case of "my poor life, I have everything but I am not happy boo hoo". Then change your life woman! Or, things like.. I am so scared alone maybe I should get a dog. But then doesn't get a dog. But then says maybe she should. But then she doesn't.
Anyways, there are my 2 cents (and 2 stars).
Anyways, there are my 2 cents (and 2 stars).