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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Amelie wakes up in a dark room and doesn’t know where she is. Why was she kidnapped? Who kidnapped her? Why does she feel safer here in this dark room than with her husband Jed?
The dual timeline B.A. Paris uses to tell this story is everything. I was hooked from the start. The dual timeline allows for the details of Amelie’s life to be revealed slowly. Some may say it was too slow for them, but I enjoyed it. I think it contributed to my excitement and encouraged me to keep reading to find out more. The short chapters also made me feel like the book was a quick read. The ending wasn’t exactly what I was picturing, but sometimes that happens. I really enjoyed this story and the character of Amelie. 4/5 stars! I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys psychological thrillers!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The dual timeline B.A. Paris uses to tell this story is everything. I was hooked from the start. The dual timeline allows for the details of Amelie’s life to be revealed slowly. Some may say it was too slow for them, but I enjoyed it. I think it contributed to my excitement and encouraged me to keep reading to find out more. The short chapters also made me feel like the book was a quick read. The ending wasn’t exactly what I was picturing, but sometimes that happens. I really enjoyed this story and the character of Amelie. 4/5 stars! I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys psychological thrillers!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Maybe more 3.25
This was a much anticipated read via The Pigeonhole serialisation and it started so well. Lots of intrigue and tension. Telling the story via he two timelines from Amelie's viewpoint, the events leading up to her kidnap alongside her husband, Ned, her time as "prisoner" and the aftermath.
It is in the aftermath and the explanation is where the story goes a bit weird, far-fetched and in some respects disappointing.
This was an enjoyable read, the ending just let it down.
Will still give this author's other books a go, and others might enjoy the far-fetched, ridiculousness.
With thanks to the Pigeonhole and the author for the opportunity.
This was a much anticipated read via The Pigeonhole serialisation and it started so well. Lots of intrigue and tension. Telling the story via he two timelines from Amelie's viewpoint, the events leading up to her kidnap alongside her husband, Ned, her time as "prisoner" and the aftermath.
It is in the aftermath and the explanation is where the story goes a bit weird, far-fetched and in some respects disappointing.
This was an enjoyable read, the ending just let it down.
Will still give this author's other books a go, and others might enjoy the far-fetched, ridiculousness.
With thanks to the Pigeonhole and the author for the opportunity.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"Amelie has always been a survivor, from losing her parents as a child in Paris to making it on her own in London. As she builds a life for herself, she is swept up into a glamorous lifestyle where she married the handsome billionaire Ned Hawthorne.
But then, Amelie wakes up in a pitch-black room, not knowing where she is. Why has she been taken? Who are her mysterious captors? And why does she soon feel safer here, imprisoned, than she had begun to feel with her husband Ned?"
This domestic thriller is told through Amelie's POV. Amelie is the typical young, naïve woman that is so often portrayed in this type of story. While I think that the young naïve woman with the powerful, rich man can serve a story well, I don't always enjoy this trope and it often feels overdone.
There are several twists and turns throughout the story that kept me engaged, but felt a little drawn out at times. Overall I did enjoy this book and I was able to listen to the audiobook version pretty quickly. If you are a B A Paris fan or are just looking for a domestic thriller I would recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley, St Martins Press for this ARC and Macmillan Audio for the Audiobook.
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But then, Amelie wakes up in a pitch-black room, not knowing where she is. Why has she been taken? Who are her mysterious captors? And why does she soon feel safer here, imprisoned, than she had begun to feel with her husband Ned?"
This domestic thriller is told through Amelie's POV. Amelie is the typical young, naïve woman that is so often portrayed in this type of story. While I think that the young naïve woman with the powerful, rich man can serve a story well, I don't always enjoy this trope and it often feels overdone.
There are several twists and turns throughout the story that kept me engaged, but felt a little drawn out at times. Overall I did enjoy this book and I was able to listen to the audiobook version pretty quickly. If you are a B A Paris fan or are just looking for a domestic thriller I would recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley, St Martins Press for this ARC and Macmillan Audio for the Audiobook.
On Sale Now.
This book hooked me from the beginning! I read it in one day, and enjoyed every moment of it! The ending got a little convoluted, which is where it lost a star for me, but overall, I really enjoyed my time reading this book and trying to figure out what was happening and who was responsible. B.A. Paris writes very simple, yet engaging thrillers, and I always look forward to her next release!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I'm wondering if B.A. Paris isn't the author for me. I wasn't that thrilled by Behind Closed Doors, and not by this book neither. The past and present, alternating timelines were both rushed and drawn out. I almost felt like I was a prisoner to the story. At the end, I just wanted to finish it.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC, in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC, in exchange for my honest opinion.
The Prisoner begins right in the middle of the action with the main character Amelie being kidnapped, and alternates between the past and present to unfold the story. It was an easy, mostly fast-paced read that kept me enthralled. The ending was a little abrupt, but the story was overall entertaining. This was my second B.A. Paris book, but definitely won’t be my last.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC!
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC!