blackbellum'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
shrq's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
deltajuliet83's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely engaging the whole way through but I didn’t love the end… and it’s the first time I kind of knew where a thriller was going.
the_folklorist's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this one. Is it too soon? Will it be too gimmicky? It sat in my Kindle for a couple months before I got to it. I found it surprisingly gripping though. The twists were a bit predictable for me, but I read a lot of this genre. The plot is definitely original and feels very feasible, given we all had the quarantine experience and can picture ourselves in this situation. I’m glad I read it and I’ll recommend it to anyone looking for this kind of vibe.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
suvata's review against another edition
4.0
Publisher’s Description:
No one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead.
56 DAYS AGO
Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores.
35 DAYS AGO
When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who—and what—he really is.
TODAY
Detectives arrive at Oliver’s apartment to discover a decomposing body inside.
Can they determine what really happened, or has lockdown created an opportunity for someone to commit the perfect crime?
MY REVIEW:
• Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for providing this Advance Reading Copy. Expected publication date is August 17, 2021.
Shortly after COVID-19 arrives in Ireland, detectives are called to the scene of a gruesome crime scene at a Dublin apartment complex. Ciara and Oliver we’re the “meet cute” couple who were occupying the apartment in an attempt to stay together while following the government’s quarantine guidelines. What happened in that apartment during the 56 days they were together that led to the grizzly death of one of them?
I couldn’t put 56 Days down once I started it. This was probably one of the most chilling psychological thrillers that I have read in a very long time. I would recommend it to everyone who likes the genre.
No one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead.
56 DAYS AGO
Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores.
35 DAYS AGO
When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who—and what—he really is.
TODAY
Detectives arrive at Oliver’s apartment to discover a decomposing body inside.
Can they determine what really happened, or has lockdown created an opportunity for someone to commit the perfect crime?
MY REVIEW:
• Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for providing this Advance Reading Copy. Expected publication date is August 17, 2021.
Shortly after COVID-19 arrives in Ireland, detectives are called to the scene of a gruesome crime scene at a Dublin apartment complex. Ciara and Oliver we’re the “meet cute” couple who were occupying the apartment in an attempt to stay together while following the government’s quarantine guidelines. What happened in that apartment during the 56 days they were together that led to the grizzly death of one of them?
I couldn’t put 56 Days down once I started it. This was probably one of the most chilling psychological thrillers that I have read in a very long time. I would recommend it to everyone who likes the genre.
dawndola's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
amybohl7's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! The writing was really well done with some great descriptions that had me really feeling the tone of the book instead of just feeling like fluff. I thought the twists were great and not far fetched which always ruins a good thriller for me. Some stated the ending was underwhelming but I found it to fit really nicely overall. I would recommend this to most anyone!
humanpuke's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5