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chitownjr's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
reillsreads's review against another edition
3.0
I had higher hopes for this book. The whole thing was just a wild goose chase that was a bit outlandish and far-fetched at times. Things didn't click until the end when it was apparent that Gina knew what was going on and was helping Duncan elude her family and friends. But REALLY girl after he manipulated her like that she still is gonna stay with him? She must be crazy too because y'all deserve each other after that ending.
cjmes's review against another edition
3.0
Every marriage has its secrets, but how far would you go to keep them? After Gina wakes up in the hospital following an accident she finds herself in the middle of her belated honeymoon with her husband Duncan, unable to remember the past year but slowly her memories are coming back. She can't help but feel not everything is what it seems. This book was fast paced and easy to read in a day. It had the perfect amount of suspense and plot twists. Thank you so much NetGalley for providing me with an eArc of this book.
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
This novel is billed as suspenseful, and I didn't get a suspenseful feeling at all. Yes, there were secrets and deception, and each member of the couple was being deceptive, but I didn't get a feeling of suspense.
Gina and Duncan are both artistic. Gina, a dancer, has been raised in wealth. Duncan is a musician, and his financial situation isn't as positive. Gina's father and Duncan's mother both caution their children to not get involved. However, Gina and Duncan are in love and decide to marry. Then, when Gina falls and hits her head, losing her memory, Duncan decides to create a story about their love. But, Gina is also creating a story.
Narrator was good.
Gina and Duncan are both artistic. Gina, a dancer, has been raised in wealth. Duncan is a musician, and his financial situation isn't as positive. Gina's father and Duncan's mother both caution their children to not get involved. However, Gina and Duncan are in love and decide to marry. Then, when Gina falls and hits her head, losing her memory, Duncan decides to create a story about their love. But, Gina is also creating a story.
Narrator was good.
readingnightandday's review against another edition
The first 18% was very good. Then the writing style or rather the feel of the book changed from suspenseful and fast paced to slow and boring. It was just too wordy. I skimmed through to the end. Maybe it would have been better as an audiobook.
marilynw's review against another edition
3.0
The End of Getting Lost by Robin Kirman
It's 1996 and Duncan and his wife, Gina, are traveling Europe on a delayed honeymoon. Gina had a head injury not too long ago and needed rehab at a European facility. She's out now but still suffers from dizziness and huge gaps in her memories. Things are starting to come back to her in bits and pieces and she realizes her husband is being less than honest with her. As the evidence piles up, more memories become clearer.
It's obvious to us, too, that Duncan is being deceitful and hiding things, not only from Gina, but from friends and family. But Gina isn't on the up and up, either, revealing little about her returning memory, to Duncan. They both seem eager to stay on the move, landing in one place, with plans to sightsee, but then rushing off to another location.
Neither Duncan or Gina are likeable and seem mostly selfish and immature to me. But I really didn't find any of the characters likeable. Part of what keeps the mystery going in this story, besides the fact that both Duncan and Gina can't be trusted, is that there are no cell phones in 1996, which makes it easier to evade anyone who might be trying to communicate with either spouse. At first I was worried for Gina but then realized she can take care of herself just fine. By halfway into the story, I thought I had things mostly figured out and I was correct. I think this story might be of most interest to folks who enjoy watching the psychological manipulations by one or more of the characters in this book. This was in interesting buddy read with Jayme and DeAnn.
Publication: February 15th 2022
Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for this ARC.
It's 1996 and Duncan and his wife, Gina, are traveling Europe on a delayed honeymoon. Gina had a head injury not too long ago and needed rehab at a European facility. She's out now but still suffers from dizziness and huge gaps in her memories. Things are starting to come back to her in bits and pieces and she realizes her husband is being less than honest with her. As the evidence piles up, more memories become clearer.
It's obvious to us, too, that Duncan is being deceitful and hiding things, not only from Gina, but from friends and family. But Gina isn't on the up and up, either, revealing little about her returning memory, to Duncan. They both seem eager to stay on the move, landing in one place, with plans to sightsee, but then rushing off to another location.
Neither Duncan or Gina are likeable and seem mostly selfish and immature to me. But I really didn't find any of the characters likeable. Part of what keeps the mystery going in this story, besides the fact that both Duncan and Gina can't be trusted, is that there are no cell phones in 1996, which makes it easier to evade anyone who might be trying to communicate with either spouse. At first I was worried for Gina but then realized she can take care of herself just fine. By halfway into the story, I thought I had things mostly figured out and I was correct. I think this story might be of most interest to folks who enjoy watching the psychological manipulations by one or more of the characters in this book. This was in interesting buddy read with Jayme and DeAnn.
Publication: February 15th 2022
Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for this ARC.
kgnade's review
2.0
I received an advanced reader copy of The End of Getting Lost from Simon & Schuster via NetGalley, in return for my honest opinion.
The End of Getting Lost by Robin Kirman is a story about love, family, friendship and the sides of ourselves we choose to show others. Gina Reinhold was in college, studying dancing, when she met Duncan Lowy. Duncan quickly became infatuated with Gina, reigniting his love of music. After college, Duncan and Gina moved to New York City so Gina could pursue dancing and Duncan could pursue music composition.
Now Gina and Duncan are married and traveling thru Europe, where Gina sustains a head injury and some memory loss. As Gina’s memory starts to return, friends and family question the stability of Gina and Duncan’s relationship. While Gina and Duncan try to adjust to the new state of their marriage, the secrets holding this couple together are revealed.
Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me- it moved too slow and I didn’t like any of the characters. The End of Getting Lost is available now.
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The End of Getting Lost by Robin Kirman is a story about love, family, friendship and the sides of ourselves we choose to show others. Gina Reinhold was in college, studying dancing, when she met Duncan Lowy. Duncan quickly became infatuated with Gina, reigniting his love of music. After college, Duncan and Gina moved to New York City so Gina could pursue dancing and Duncan could pursue music composition.
Now Gina and Duncan are married and traveling thru Europe, where Gina sustains a head injury and some memory loss. As Gina’s memory starts to return, friends and family question the stability of Gina and Duncan’s relationship. While Gina and Duncan try to adjust to the new state of their marriage, the secrets holding this couple together are revealed.
Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me- it moved too slow and I didn’t like any of the characters. The End of Getting Lost is available now.
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hollys_book_nook's review against another edition
4.0
Gina Reinhold is a young dancer who is unable to recall the last year of her life due to a head injury on her honeymoon. The year is 1996-no phones, status updates, or location sharing. Gina and her husband, Duncan Lowy, are a young artistic couple traveling Europe together and falling even more madly in love. Gina’s memories are hazy, but as they begin to resurface, she realizes that her only companion on the continent may be hiding something.
I liked this book, but I can’t say I loved it. The amnesia trope was so interesting and very well done! This was my first time reading a book like this. It wasn’t incredibly difficult to figure out the plot, but difficult enough to keep my interest. The setting was lovely and I enjoyed picturing all the different European countries. As far as what I didn’t like, none of the characters were likable and they did such terrible things to each other. Which I’m sure is the whole point but for some reason it just didn’t sit well with me this time. And if you know me, if there’s a serial killer then sign me up because I’m all about the crazy and twisted. But I think what honestly bothered me was all the constant lying from both sides, it just got kind of old. The only other thing I didn’t like was how some of the flashbacks seemed to drag on and take time away from the immediate story. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my gifted E-ARC!
I liked this book, but I can’t say I loved it. The amnesia trope was so interesting and very well done! This was my first time reading a book like this. It wasn’t incredibly difficult to figure out the plot, but difficult enough to keep my interest. The setting was lovely and I enjoyed picturing all the different European countries. As far as what I didn’t like, none of the characters were likable and they did such terrible things to each other. Which I’m sure is the whole point but for some reason it just didn’t sit well with me this time. And if you know me, if there’s a serial killer then sign me up because I’m all about the crazy and twisted. But I think what honestly bothered me was all the constant lying from both sides, it just got kind of old. The only other thing I didn’t like was how some of the flashbacks seemed to drag on and take time away from the immediate story. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my gifted E-ARC!
harasnicole's review against another edition
4.0
In the end, I hate both of these main characters. They need copious amounts of therapy. They shouldn't be together. This is really, in the end, a story about how a relationship should not be. Nothing they do is healthy. Gina is probably the worst in all of this. For a while, you're led to believe that it's Duncan, but by the end, you see just how desperately she wants a baby. Preferably with Duncan, even though he's been pretty adamant that he doesn't want kids; she's gone and trapped him with one anyway.
But the writing, though. That's really where the 4 stars comes in. There were parts where the story dragged and I really felt the length of the chapters and really struggled with picking it up and continuing, but in the last three-quarters especially, things started picking up and you started (or, at least, I did) getting suspicious of how much Gina actually knew, and then you get to the twist, and I hate it, but it also kept me on the edge of my seat, so my compliments to the writing.
That last line, though, with Gina saying her head, "I won't let him let me go," was enough to send a chill down my spine. Would I categorize this as a thriller, though? Not entirely, no. When Duncan kidnaps Gina, and that final line of the story, sure. But in-between that, it didn't feel like a thriller to me, personally. But then again, I haven't read too many of them, so maybe I just don't know how thrillers are, maybe.
Either way, great book, really enjoyed the story while simultaneously hating the characters. Thank you to Netgalley for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
But the writing, though. That's really where the 4 stars comes in. There were parts where the story dragged and I really felt the length of the chapters and really struggled with picking it up and continuing, but in the last three-quarters especially, things started picking up and you started (or, at least, I did) getting suspicious of how much Gina actually knew, and then you get to the twist, and I hate it, but it also kept me on the edge of my seat, so my compliments to the writing.
That last line, though, with Gina saying her head, "I won't let him let me go," was enough to send a chill down my spine. Would I categorize this as a thriller, though? Not entirely, no. When Duncan kidnaps Gina, and that final line of the story, sure. But in-between that, it didn't feel like a thriller to me, personally. But then again, I haven't read too many of them, so maybe I just don't know how thrillers are, maybe.
Either way, great book, really enjoyed the story while simultaneously hating the characters. Thank you to Netgalley for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.