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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting premise at first but most of the twists soon became predictable. A bit drawn out, could have been tightened up to keep the suspense level higher.
Captivating and suspenseful. I never really knew what was coming next.
I was kept engrossed from beginning to end, I loved the twist at the end even though it was far fetched.
I don’t even know where to start! I was hooked from the first page and if I could have, I would have devoured it in one sitting. So many twists and turns that it keeps you guessing right until the end!
The way the story is told allows you to really understand both perspectives of the two main characters and I loved the way the author achieved that. I loved being inside both their heads. This allows you as reader to have empathy for them both and their suffering.
The end, OMG, I’m still trying to process the ramifications and I finished the book a day ago. It just stays with you. The end could be a little controversial and it’s not what I normally enjoy but this was awesome.
The reason I picked the book up from the library shelf was because on the front cover it says “Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible” and that’s exactly what it delivers. I absolutely loved this book and will definitely be reading more of this author.
The way the story is told allows you to really understand both perspectives of the two main characters and I loved the way the author achieved that. I loved being inside both their heads. This allows you as reader to have empathy for them both and their suffering.
The end, OMG, I’m still trying to process the ramifications and I finished the book a day ago. It just stays with you. The end could be a little controversial and it’s not what I normally enjoy but this was awesome.
The reason I picked the book up from the library shelf was because on the front cover it says “Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible” and that’s exactly what it delivers. I absolutely loved this book and will definitely be reading more of this author.
A few months ago, Buzzfeed published a crowd sourced list of 20 thrillers that will mess with your sleep schedule. Whenever I find myself with an audible credit, I go to that list in hopes of finding the next great thriller.
The concept of this one was interesting enough - Fiona (Fi) arrives home one weekend - only to discover that her ex-husband Bram (who she still lives with) has sold her house. The story unfolds between the events after that moment in real time, a word document that Bram is maintaining, Fi’s appearance on a true crime podcast, and the Twitter responses. This is common these days - stories told from different perspectives - with some digital story-telling aspect as well. The podcast approach is interesting.
The story unfolds slowly - almost too slowly. If you’re going to give us twist after twist, they need to come faster. Also - some of the twists were predictable - especially if you’re familiar with stories like this. But when delivered, it did lead me to appreciate the story more.
The biggest challenge with “Our House” is that neither Bram nor Fi are particularly likeable. Bram is a man child who never seems to take responsibility for any of his actions (his affair, his driving record, his lazy approach to work) and Fi is insufferable with her devotion to the house in question and the commitment to bird nesting - the weird shared household she makes Bram commit to when he has sex with a neighbor in the kids playhouse. Then, she quickly falls in love with Toby - and the entire time, I couldn’t help but think she is going to get what comes to her. Then I couldn’t help but think the reason I found them so unlikeable was the narration, which, to me, wasn’t very appealing.
The story doesn’t end with the household drama - but takes a few more twist and turns, with an ending that did make me grin, gasp and slyly smile - but thinking all these insufferable characters got what was coming to them.
The concept of this one was interesting enough - Fiona (Fi) arrives home one weekend - only to discover that her ex-husband Bram (who she still lives with) has sold her house. The story unfolds between the events after that moment in real time, a word document that Bram is maintaining, Fi’s appearance on a true crime podcast, and the Twitter responses. This is common these days - stories told from different perspectives - with some digital story-telling aspect as well. The podcast approach is interesting.
The story unfolds slowly - almost too slowly. If you’re going to give us twist after twist, they need to come faster. Also - some of the twists were predictable - especially if you’re familiar with stories like this. But when delivered, it did lead me to appreciate the story more.
The biggest challenge with “Our House” is that neither Bram nor Fi are particularly likeable. Bram is a man child who never seems to take responsibility for any of his actions (his affair, his driving record, his lazy approach to work) and Fi is insufferable with her devotion to the house in question and the commitment to bird nesting - the weird shared household she makes Bram commit to when he has sex with a neighbor in the kids playhouse. Then, she quickly falls in love with Toby - and the entire time, I couldn’t help but think she is going to get what comes to her. Then I couldn’t help but think the reason I found them so unlikeable was the narration, which, to me, wasn’t very appealing.
The story doesn’t end with the household drama - but takes a few more twist and turns, with an ending that did make me grin, gasp and slyly smile - but thinking all these insufferable characters got what was coming to them.
Loved the concept but ugh, it really drug on and on. Honestly should have quit about 1/3 of way thru but was interested in how it would turn out.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF at 50%. So much potential but fell flat for me after the first 100 pages.