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abbyabsinthe's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
btpbookclub's review against another edition
5.0
A big thank you to Betsy for letting me read and review her book!
The Opticians Wife will be released on June the 18th and I would highly recommend you pre-order or buy it as this is a story you do not want to miss! I awarded five stars as I was hooked throughout and really enjoyed it. I can even imagine this story being turned into a film. There is a MASSIVE twist to this story that even I did not expect, but I will not be giving anything away as I will let you find out for yourself. I could not put this book down and it kept me guessing throughout, until the brilliant ending where all was revealed! The Opticians Wife is an excellent, thrilling story for all readers especially if you love thrillers, mystery, crime, suspense and killer filled stories.
Go pre-order it NOW! I promise you will not be disappointed.
Enjoy, I did.
The Opticians Wife will be released on June the 18th and I would highly recommend you pre-order or buy it as this is a story you do not want to miss! I awarded five stars as I was hooked throughout and really enjoyed it. I can even imagine this story being turned into a film. There is a MASSIVE twist to this story that even I did not expect, but I will not be giving anything away as I will let you find out for yourself. I could not put this book down and it kept me guessing throughout, until the brilliant ending where all was revealed! The Opticians Wife is an excellent, thrilling story for all readers especially if you love thrillers, mystery, crime, suspense and killer filled stories.
Go pre-order it NOW! I promise you will not be disappointed.
Enjoy, I did.
alanapool's review against another edition
4.0
At first I thought Larry was the gruesome killer, but boy was I wrong! Deborah is cruel and insane! If you’re looking for a crime thriller, this is it.
katieeliza's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!
It has a lot of layers to be peeled apart but it's worth it. Interesting characters that you really invest it - fab novel.
It has a lot of layers to be peeled apart but it's worth it. Interesting characters that you really invest it - fab novel.
kylieeason's review against another edition
2.0
I felt this book didn’t flow very well- I felt a little all over the place.
My favorite part of the book is the very end, the last scene I’d say. (Last 2-5 minutes on audio). And that was really the highlight of the book.
This book started out so promising, but quickly fell flat for me. I felt a lot of the story was unnecessary fluff. While somewhat relevant, it seemed to give the story unneeded distractions.
I felt the entire plot was pretty predictable. I had almost everything figured out pretty early on, so what I think was meant to be a twist, didn’t even register on my meter.
I do not recommend this one :(
My favorite part of the book is the very end, the last scene I’d say. (Last 2-5 minutes on audio). And that was really the highlight of the book.
This book started out so promising, but quickly fell flat for me. I felt a lot of the story was unnecessary fluff. While somewhat relevant, it seemed to give the story unneeded distractions.
I felt the entire plot was pretty predictable. I had almost everything figured out pretty early on, so what I think was meant to be a twist, didn’t even register on my meter.
I do not recommend this one :(
noveldeelights's review against another edition
4.0
You know how you walk into a room and can feel the tension in the air? Realizing that one false move or word will end up with somethingsomething hitting the fan?
That's what this book is. There is this constant current of tension bubbling away under the surface and you just know something is coming. You may not know what it will be, but you do know it won't be anything good.
Seventeen year old Deborah hasn't had an easy life so far. Her mother died five years ago and since then Deborah has been taking care of the household, her alcoholic father and her younger sister. She has no friends and often feels invisible. But then she meets the charming Larry and her life changes in an instant.
That's all I'm going to say. I feel the less you know when you start reading, the better. Nothing is at it seems and it's up to you to decide if Deborah is a reliable narrator or not. There were times when I felt sorry for her. There were times my head hurt from rolling my eyes so much at her naïveté. Mostly I didn't like her. Or Larry. Or quite frankly, any of the characters. Still, somehow that didn't stop me from wanting to know what happened to them. All in all, a compelling read.
That's what this book is. There is this constant current of tension bubbling away under the surface and you just know something is coming. You may not know what it will be, but you do know it won't be anything good.
Seventeen year old Deborah hasn't had an easy life so far. Her mother died five years ago and since then Deborah has been taking care of the household, her alcoholic father and her younger sister. She has no friends and often feels invisible. But then she meets the charming Larry and her life changes in an instant.
That's all I'm going to say. I feel the less you know when you start reading, the better. Nothing is at it seems and it's up to you to decide if Deborah is a reliable narrator or not. There were times when I felt sorry for her. There were times my head hurt from rolling my eyes so much at her naïveté. Mostly I didn't like her. Or Larry. Or quite frankly, any of the characters. Still, somehow that didn't stop me from wanting to know what happened to them. All in all, a compelling read.
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
Wow.. that ending! My goodness this is a good book.... I didnt want to stop listening to it, I needed to know what happens next!! Will be looking out for more from this author for sure.
herreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very dark and twisted tale, fantastically chilling and incredibly gripping. Just when I thought I knew where this book was leading, the author deftly throws in a disturbing surprise - I love it when that happens! Gruesomely edgy - I found this book very hard to put down! This is the first of Betsy Reavley's books that I have read and I'm really looking forward to reading her others. Highly recommended.
teaaddicted's review against another edition
5.0
Gillade karaktärernas beskrivningar som gör att man lätt bildar uppfattningar om dem, en del fel o en del rätt...
En 17-åring träffar en kille som drar med henne i ett liv för han bestämmer en hel del. Samtidigt sker en hel del mord i deras område o närhet.
Man får följa mördaren i stycken som är skrivna i jag-form så man får fundera på vem det kan vara.
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En 17-åring träffar en kille som drar med henne i ett liv för han bestämmer en hel del. Samtidigt sker en hel del mord i deras område o närhet.
Man får följa mördaren i stycken som är skrivna i jag-form så man får fundera på vem det kan vara.
Läser gärna fler böcker av Betsy Reavley