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collie98's review against another edition
2.0
2.5*
This was an odd book with a lot of strange turns. It was predictable not extremely but I did guess some aspects. I also found that it was way to long you could read the beginning skip the middle read the end and it would be the same book. Overall I’m not really sure how I felt about it like I did enjoy it but I also really didn’t?
This was an odd book with a lot of strange turns. It was predictable not extremely but I did guess some aspects. I also found that it was way to long you could read the beginning skip the middle read the end and it would be the same book. Overall I’m not really sure how I felt about it like I did enjoy it but I also really didn’t?
tillybh's review
3.0
It took me a while to warm up to this book, especially to the characters, who are all perfect - perfectly slim, attractive, funny; they were characters and not people - but about halfway through the storyline picked up and I started to enjoy the main character a little more. I started reading because I wanted to know what happened and it wasn't as simple as I had originally thought it was going to be, so I was pleasantly surprised. I was sad to finish, which for a book I had considered giving up on, is really nice.
collie87's review against another edition
2.0
2.5*
This was an odd book with a lot of strange turns. It was predictable not extremely but I did guess some aspects. I also found that it was way to long you could read the beginning skip the middle read the end and it would be the same book. Overall I’m not really sure how I felt about it like I did enjoy it but I also really didn’t?
This was an odd book with a lot of strange turns. It was predictable not extremely but I did guess some aspects. I also found that it was way to long you could read the beginning skip the middle read the end and it would be the same book. Overall I’m not really sure how I felt about it like I did enjoy it but I also really didn’t?
daisyneja's review against another edition
3.0
I figured out pretty much everything quite early in the book which was a bummer. I really enjoyed her previous two books, but this was a let down. How many times will a woman give a second chance to a man?! It really annoyed me and I was done with Tom from the start. And there weren't even that many scenes with Joe(l) so I couldn't even root for them properly.
Oh, well. Maybe next time.
Oh, well. Maybe next time.
shelfadmirer's review against another edition
3.0
A Romantic Thriller, The Greek Escape takes us to the islands of Greece. Along with that, there’s a mystery that needs solving – a story of love and betrayal, friendship and trust.
While the story was very slow initially, it picks up pace sooner and the thrill gets better. Chloe and Joe are extremely interesting characters, and most importantly, they are quite opposite to each other. Their character develops suddenly so I would say it was a bumpy ride.
The story also lacks that romantic chemistry element and I felt that the author wanted to keep the Romance to a minimum. A lot of focus was given on other everyday events and interaction between different characters, which feels important only towards the far end of the book.
The Greek Escape is an easy going and relaxing read, that you can pick up whenever you wanna take a break from everything.
While the story was very slow initially, it picks up pace sooner and the thrill gets better. Chloe and Joe are extremely interesting characters, and most importantly, they are quite opposite to each other. Their character develops suddenly so I would say it was a bumpy ride.
The story also lacks that romantic chemistry element and I felt that the author wanted to keep the Romance to a minimum. A lot of focus was given on other everyday events and interaction between different characters, which feels important only towards the far end of the book.
The Greek Escape is an easy going and relaxing read, that you can pick up whenever you wanna take a break from everything.
diaryofdifference's review against another edition
4.0
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After reading (and loving) the Hidden Beach by Karen Swan, as part of the Tandem readalong, the whole group fell in love with Karen's writing, so we decided to continue the streak with reading another book. We chose the Greek Escape, because it was suited perfectly for the summer month of August.
Synopsis:
Running from a heartbreak, Chloe leaves London for a fresh start in New York. She works for a luxury concierge company, where she looks after client's arrangements and event management. But when her friend and colleague Poppy has a terrible accident, she needs to step up and fill her role. This role involves direct customer contact with the clients, which was different to what Chloe was used to.
This is how she meets Joe Lincoln, who asks her to find a secluded holiday home in Greece. You would think all goes by the plan, but her ex, Tom, unexpectedly shows up in New York and she is faced with issues from the past that she wants to run away from. He is the man who has hurt her before, but says he's changed.
She immediately jumps to the chance to help Joe inspect the holiday house - a trip to Greece will give her all the time and space she needs to sort her life out and decide what she wants to do next.
Her mind still unsure about Tom, she also forms a connection with Joe. Even though very mysterious and somehow secluded, there is an undeniable chemistry between them that Chloe is unable to resist. Should she give a second chance to the man she loved for years and years, or is it time for something brand new?
My Thoughts:
This book is perfect to help you forget the current pandemic and give you a nice summer vibe. Even though it’s not entirely set in Greece, but rather mostly set in New York. That being said, Chloe does also travel to the south of France and there are plenty of summer holiday vibes throughout the book as a whole.
Karen Swan won me over with her writing again.
The description of places, events and characters are so lively and colourful. I felt like I knew Chloe. When she is out for a drink, I felt like I am her friend. When she was in the office, I felt like a colleague. Something that also attracts me to Karen’s writing is her ability to fully materialise the antagonists as well. Even when they have ill intentions or do something bad, she is able to make the readers understand the reasoning behind it and accept it, no matter how wrong it may be.
The premise and the plot were very interesting, and the mystery behind Poppy’s attack kept me glued to the book. I loved how there was suspense in each chapter and slowly revealing the clues.
I felt for Chloe, when it came to her love life. She forgives Tom for years, and all he does is hurt her and then apologise for it! I think she deserves way better, and she should’ve ditched him the first time he screwed up.
I really enjoyed the Greek Escape, and I loved the ending. It was satisfying, how everything ended and was glad Chloe could find true happiness and peace in the end. I definitely recommend this book, and will continue reading Karen Swan’s books with excitement.
After reading (and loving) the Hidden Beach by Karen Swan, as part of the Tandem readalong, the whole group fell in love with Karen's writing, so we decided to continue the streak with reading another book. We chose the Greek Escape, because it was suited perfectly for the summer month of August.
Synopsis:
Running from a heartbreak, Chloe leaves London for a fresh start in New York. She works for a luxury concierge company, where she looks after client's arrangements and event management. But when her friend and colleague Poppy has a terrible accident, she needs to step up and fill her role. This role involves direct customer contact with the clients, which was different to what Chloe was used to.
This is how she meets Joe Lincoln, who asks her to find a secluded holiday home in Greece. You would think all goes by the plan, but her ex, Tom, unexpectedly shows up in New York and she is faced with issues from the past that she wants to run away from. He is the man who has hurt her before, but says he's changed.
She immediately jumps to the chance to help Joe inspect the holiday house - a trip to Greece will give her all the time and space she needs to sort her life out and decide what she wants to do next.
Her mind still unsure about Tom, she also forms a connection with Joe. Even though very mysterious and somehow secluded, there is an undeniable chemistry between them that Chloe is unable to resist. Should she give a second chance to the man she loved for years and years, or is it time for something brand new?
My Thoughts:
This book is perfect to help you forget the current pandemic and give you a nice summer vibe. Even though it’s not entirely set in Greece, but rather mostly set in New York. That being said, Chloe does also travel to the south of France and there are plenty of summer holiday vibes throughout the book as a whole.
Karen Swan won me over with her writing again.
The description of places, events and characters are so lively and colourful. I felt like I knew Chloe. When she is out for a drink, I felt like I am her friend. When she was in the office, I felt like a colleague. Something that also attracts me to Karen’s writing is her ability to fully materialise the antagonists as well. Even when they have ill intentions or do something bad, she is able to make the readers understand the reasoning behind it and accept it, no matter how wrong it may be.
The premise and the plot were very interesting, and the mystery behind Poppy’s attack kept me glued to the book. I loved how there was suspense in each chapter and slowly revealing the clues.
I felt for Chloe, when it came to her love life. She forgives Tom for years, and all he does is hurt her and then apologise for it! I think she deserves way better, and she should’ve ditched him the first time he screwed up.
I really enjoyed the Greek Escape, and I loved the ending. It was satisfying, how everything ended and was glad Chloe could find true happiness and peace in the end. I definitely recommend this book, and will continue reading Karen Swan’s books with excitement.
mandabee90's review
3.0
It took a long time to get into which was disappointing when I’ve read the Spanish promise and the Rome Affair, both of which I couldn’t put down from start to finish and finished within 2-3 days. It picked up at about 100 pages and then lived up to Karen Swan’s reputation.
shelfadmirer's review
3.0
A Romantic Thriller, The Greek Escape takes us to the islands of Greece. Along with that, there’s a mystery that needs solving – a story of love and betrayal, friendship and trust.
While the story was very slow initially, it picks up pace sooner and the thrill gets better. Chloe and Joe are extremely interesting characters, and most importantly, they are quite opposite to each other. Their character develops suddenly so I would say it was a bumpy ride.
The story also lacks that romantic chemistry element and I felt that the author wanted to keep the Romance to a minimum. A lot of focus was given on other everyday events and interaction between different characters, which feels important only towards the far end of the book.
The Greek Escape is an easy going and relaxing read, that you can pick up whenever you wanna take a break from everything.
While the story was very slow initially, it picks up pace sooner and the thrill gets better. Chloe and Joe are extremely interesting characters, and most importantly, they are quite opposite to each other. Their character develops suddenly so I would say it was a bumpy ride.
The story also lacks that romantic chemistry element and I felt that the author wanted to keep the Romance to a minimum. A lot of focus was given on other everyday events and interaction between different characters, which feels important only towards the far end of the book.
The Greek Escape is an easy going and relaxing read, that you can pick up whenever you wanna take a break from everything.