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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
An entertaining entry in this psychological suspense series. The plot was fine but I always enjoy the recurring characters and the narration by Seán Barrett.
So this is the first straight-up crime thriller that I have read in over a decade. The writing was solid, the pacing was well... pacey, the central conceit though (and the twists attendant on it) was a massive and total anachronistic cliché. In Micheal Robotham's defence- you could tell that he knew and felt bad about it and did his level best to polish it up and try to get some new glints off of it, and you know- it kind of worked. Once I got over the whole "Oh no he didn't!" moment, (see Michael, I can pull out the anachronisms too!) I enjoyed the places he took it before stuffing it back in the box.
Book 7! Joe O'Loughlin is treating Marnie, who's husband has been missing for over a year and has left behind gambling debts with some less than nice people. As those people start dying, we start wondering, is there someone watching out for Marnie, or is there more to Marnie than meets the eye?
This started very strong. A great mystery with a good bit of psychology thrown in. I felt the pace dropped a little in the second half, but still a great read. Only two more to go! I will miss Joe and Vincent when I'm done.
This started very strong. A great mystery with a good bit of psychology thrown in. I felt the pace dropped a little in the second half, but still a great read. Only two more to go! I will miss Joe and Vincent when I'm done.
This plot is surprising and the characters have depth unlike many top mystery writers. I am thrilled to have found Robotham!
This is everything I liked about Watching You by Michael Robotham
I liked the end, which was surprising—not the ending but that I would like it. I can see why it was forced to that location and action.
I liked that Malcom was real.
I liked what Malcom did to Owen
I liked the scene with Malcom, Joe, and Marnie in the bathroom.
I liked that I was able to figure it out before any of the characters. It made me feel smart.
I liked that it wasn’t a happily ever after deal.
I liked that Joe and Marnie didn’t end up together. Can’t he just get back with his wife already?
I liked seeing Ruiz again.
I would like to read another Malcom story but it would have to get to the point faster than this one and have less pointless sex scenes.
I liked the end, which was surprising—not the ending but that I would like it. I can see why it was forced to that location and action.
I liked that Malcom was real.
I liked what Malcom did to Owen
I liked the scene with Malcom, Joe, and Marnie in the bathroom.
I liked that I was able to figure it out before any of the characters. It made me feel smart.
I liked that it wasn’t a happily ever after deal.
I liked that Joe and Marnie didn’t end up together. Can’t he just get back with his wife already?
I liked seeing Ruiz again.
I would like to read another Malcom story but it would have to get to the point faster than this one and have less pointless sex scenes.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5 stars.
Watching You is another spine-tingling thriller by Michael Robotham starring Dr. Joe O'Loughlin and his friend, ex-cop Vincent Ruiz. This chilling mystery is full of intriguing plot twists that will keep readers guessing right up until the novel's spectacular conclusion.
Joe's patient since her husband Daniel's disappearance a year ago, Marnie Logan is becoming increasingly desperate to uncover the truth about what happened to Daniel. The police investigation has yielded no leads and financially strapped, Marnie's stress is intensified when she is expected to work off Daniel's huge gambling debt to a local thug. Equally concerning for Marnie is the feeling that someone is watching her-nothing she can prove but she is unable shrug off the eerie sensation. The discovery of a birthday project Daniel was working on for Marnie at the time he disappeared offers vital yet puzzling clues and completely turns the investigation around. When people connected to Marnie begin turning up dead, Marnie becomes the chief suspect but she denies any involvement. Joe is convinced of her innocence but even he begins to harbor doubts when shocking information about her past comes to light. Is Marnie a cold-blooded killer? Or is there a far more sinister explanation for both Daniel's disappearance and the murders?
As with previous novels in the series, Watching You is written from multiple perspectives-Joe's, Marnie's and presumably, the killer's. Marnie's emotions and growing desperation are palpable and easily draw the reader in to the story. She is sympathetic and early on, there is no reason to doubt her. But when it becomes clear that she has carefully edited her past, it is very easy to become suspicious of her and that of course, leads to second guessing everything that has happened up to this point in the story.
Joe is still struggling with the day to day difficulties from his Parkinson's disease but overall, he seems to be holding his own in that battle. He and Julianne are separated but not divorced and as a matter of fact, she is only briefly mentioned in passing. With his incredible ability to read people, Joe has picked up on the fact that Marnie is holding something back from him during their sessions but he has been unable to convince her to completely trust him. Even in the face of damning evidence, Joe remains convinced that Marnie is not capable of the crimes she has been accused of and his persistence pays off when he uncovers vital evidence that may exonerate her.
The third perspective is quite fascinating and provides psychological insight and valuable information about the unfolding story. This history is full of clues but offers little context of where these pieces fit into the puzzle.
Watching You is an ingeniously creepy story that is full of unexpected twists and turns. The plot is multi-layered and refreshingly unique. The characters are complex and realistic. Michael Robotham brings the novel to a jaw-dropping ending that is satisfying in some areas but will leave you guessing in others.
Another brilliant mystery by a true master storyteller that old and new fans are going to love!
Watching You is another spine-tingling thriller by Michael Robotham starring Dr. Joe O'Loughlin and his friend, ex-cop Vincent Ruiz. This chilling mystery is full of intriguing plot twists that will keep readers guessing right up until the novel's spectacular conclusion.
Joe's patient since her husband Daniel's disappearance a year ago, Marnie Logan is becoming increasingly desperate to uncover the truth about what happened to Daniel. The police investigation has yielded no leads and financially strapped, Marnie's stress is intensified when she is expected to work off Daniel's huge gambling debt to a local thug. Equally concerning for Marnie is the feeling that someone is watching her-nothing she can prove but she is unable shrug off the eerie sensation. The discovery of a birthday project Daniel was working on for Marnie at the time he disappeared offers vital yet puzzling clues and completely turns the investigation around. When people connected to Marnie begin turning up dead, Marnie becomes the chief suspect but she denies any involvement. Joe is convinced of her innocence but even he begins to harbor doubts when shocking information about her past comes to light. Is Marnie a cold-blooded killer? Or is there a far more sinister explanation for both Daniel's disappearance and the murders?
As with previous novels in the series, Watching You is written from multiple perspectives-Joe's, Marnie's and presumably, the killer's. Marnie's emotions and growing desperation are palpable and easily draw the reader in to the story. She is sympathetic and early on, there is no reason to doubt her. But when it becomes clear that she has carefully edited her past, it is very easy to become suspicious of her and that of course, leads to second guessing everything that has happened up to this point in the story.
Joe is still struggling with the day to day difficulties from his Parkinson's disease but overall, he seems to be holding his own in that battle. He and Julianne are separated but not divorced and as a matter of fact, she is only briefly mentioned in passing. With his incredible ability to read people, Joe has picked up on the fact that Marnie is holding something back from him during their sessions but he has been unable to convince her to completely trust him. Even in the face of damning evidence, Joe remains convinced that Marnie is not capable of the crimes she has been accused of and his persistence pays off when he uncovers vital evidence that may exonerate her.
The third perspective is quite fascinating and provides psychological insight and valuable information about the unfolding story. This history is full of clues but offers little context of where these pieces fit into the puzzle.
Watching You is an ingeniously creepy story that is full of unexpected twists and turns. The plot is multi-layered and refreshingly unique. The characters are complex and realistic. Michael Robotham brings the novel to a jaw-dropping ending that is satisfying in some areas but will leave you guessing in others.
Another brilliant mystery by a true master storyteller that old and new fans are going to love!
Creepy.
Imagine being the object of someone else's obsession. They want to be your avenging angel but everyone things it is you. This is Marnie Logan's life. But she doesn't know it as she is only interested in finding her missing husband. The police think that she killed him. Other's are so sure, including Joe O'Loughlin who who she visits regularly.
This is another excellent read from Michael Robotham. It features Joe and his go to ex-detective Vincent Ruiz who seems to be able to get his hands on the all the information they need. The benefits of the old friends network. Well worth reading.
Is someone watching you?
Imagine being the object of someone else's obsession. They want to be your avenging angel but everyone things it is you. This is Marnie Logan's life. But she doesn't know it as she is only interested in finding her missing husband. The police think that she killed him. Other's are so sure, including Joe O'Loughlin who who she visits regularly.
This is another excellent read from Michael Robotham. It features Joe and his go to ex-detective Vincent Ruiz who seems to be able to get his hands on the all the information they need. The benefits of the old friends network. Well worth reading.
Is someone watching you?