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calistaandrechek's review
3.5
Can’t wait to meet this author at the end of May. This was beautifully written but extremely depressing.
karlyo83's review
5.0
My Rating Style: 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ beautifully crafted, spoke to the heart BUT THAT ENDING
thepagelady's review
4.0
Book Review…An Unthinkable Thing by Nicole Lundrigan
When Tommie Ware’s beloved aunt is found murdered, there is only one place left for Tommie to go: “home” to the mother who handed him over the day he was born. All is not as it seems behind the hedgerow surrounding the lavish Henneberry estate where Tommie’s mother, Esther, works as live-in housekeeper. Her employers have agreed he can stay until she sorts things out. By summer's end, the secrets and games tighten around Tommie and his mother, until a horrific crime is discovered and we are faced with an unthinkable question: could an eleven-year-old boy really have committed cold-blooded murder?
Talk about looking behind the scenes of the so-called perfect family! From start to finish this suspenseful book held my attention! There are many great twists and turns! I like the interviews and news articles between the chapters. Tommie is one of those characters you can't help but like and become invested in! As the story moves along the suspense slowly ramps up and there are plenty of suspects to point at ! It's a twisty historical thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Thank you Kate Rock Book Tours and Nicole Lundrigan for sharing this book with me!
When Tommie Ware’s beloved aunt is found murdered, there is only one place left for Tommie to go: “home” to the mother who handed him over the day he was born. All is not as it seems behind the hedgerow surrounding the lavish Henneberry estate where Tommie’s mother, Esther, works as live-in housekeeper. Her employers have agreed he can stay until she sorts things out. By summer's end, the secrets and games tighten around Tommie and his mother, until a horrific crime is discovered and we are faced with an unthinkable question: could an eleven-year-old boy really have committed cold-blooded murder?
Talk about looking behind the scenes of the so-called perfect family! From start to finish this suspenseful book held my attention! There are many great twists and turns! I like the interviews and news articles between the chapters. Tommie is one of those characters you can't help but like and become invested in! As the story moves along the suspense slowly ramps up and there are plenty of suspects to point at ! It's a twisty historical thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Thank you Kate Rock Book Tours and Nicole Lundrigan for sharing this book with me!
hailey045's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, and Misogyny
nikkilynn89's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
beastreader's review
4.0
It has been a while since I have read a "really good" trial crime story. Which I was very happy to find that this book was just that. Both the storyline and the investigation/trial sections were just as intriguing. If anything, these sections just added another layer to the overall story.
I was not very far into the story when I was already trying to solve the case. To be honest, I was about 90% sure I had it figured out as well. Yet, the twist near the end of the storyline is one that I really didn't see coming. Ok, maybe I gave the notion a brief thought but still I was shocked at the reveal. If you are looking for your next book to read, then you do have to pick up a copy of this book.
I was not very far into the story when I was already trying to solve the case. To be honest, I was about 90% sure I had it figured out as well. Yet, the twist near the end of the storyline is one that I really didn't see coming. Ok, maybe I gave the notion a brief thought but still I was shocked at the reveal. If you are looking for your next book to read, then you do have to pick up a copy of this book.
romyschnaiberg's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75