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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
A solid thriller with some interesting twists, but a bit over the top for my taste.
A tale of two boys swapped at birth, and their parents' ensuing battle to resolve the situation.
It starts with the moment the switch is revealed so there's no tedious buildup.
There are a few twists and turns as the story progresses, some of which are more easily predictable than others.
The court documents interspersed throughout were a nice touch, helping make clear from fairly early on that not everyone is who they want the world to think they are.
I didn't love the ending, I thought it wrapped everything up a bit too neatly, really.
A good, readable story but not one I can get over excited about hence the three stars (I was hovering between 3 and 4 so I suppose it's really 3.5 stars if that was an option).
It starts with the moment the switch is revealed so there's no tedious buildup.
There are a few twists and turns as the story progresses, some of which are more easily predictable than others.
The court documents interspersed throughout were a nice touch, helping make clear from fairly early on that not everyone is who they want the world to think they are.
I didn't love the ending, I thought it wrapped everything up a bit too neatly, really.
A good, readable story but not one I can get over excited about hence the three stars (I was hovering between 3 and 4 so I suppose it's really 3.5 stars if that was an option).
What would you do if someone came to your door and told you that your child is not really yours?
That is basically the premise of this latest book by JP Delaney. Pete Riley and his partner Maddie are parents to two year old Theo. Mile and Lucy Lambert are parents to David. Both children were born on the same day. Miles claims that the babies were switched due to an understaffed and busy hospital. He claims that they only wants what is best for the children. But does he? Through journal entries, case documents and emails, we learn that not all is as it seems.
The two families decide to leave the boys as they are, but soon Miles is coming to Pete and Maddie's house unannounced, bringing gifts and demanding things like spending Easter together and wanting to send Theo to an exclusive boarding school. It's all a little too much for Pete and Maddie.
I enjoyed this read. I found it a fast paced, easy read. I really wanted to see how it turned out and for Miles to get what was coming to him.
That is basically the premise of this latest book by JP Delaney. Pete Riley and his partner Maddie are parents to two year old Theo. Mile and Lucy Lambert are parents to David. Both children were born on the same day. Miles claims that the babies were switched due to an understaffed and busy hospital. He claims that they only wants what is best for the children. But does he? Through journal entries, case documents and emails, we learn that not all is as it seems.
The two families decide to leave the boys as they are, but soon Miles is coming to Pete and Maddie's house unannounced, bringing gifts and demanding things like spending Easter together and wanting to send Theo to an exclusive boarding school. It's all a little too much for Pete and Maddie.
I enjoyed this read. I found it a fast paced, easy read. I really wanted to see how it turned out and for Miles to get what was coming to him.
What would you do if a stranger knocked on your door and told you your child was not your child? Not only that, but that your real child was being raised by strangers?
This book did an excellent job of building dread and tension. It made me so anxious (in a good way) I almost couldn't bear it. I could feel Pete and Maddie's helplessness as the story progressed. There were a few plot points that didn't quite make sense to me, but overall this was fast-paced, well-plotted and very engaging.
I listened to the audiobook of this while on a long hike and it served its purpose perfectly.
This book did an excellent job of building dread and tension. It made me so anxious (in a good way) I almost couldn't bear it. I could feel Pete and Maddie's helplessness as the story progressed. There were a few plot points that didn't quite make sense to me, but overall this was fast-paced, well-plotted and very engaging.
I listened to the audiobook of this while on a long hike and it served its purpose perfectly.
This is a great novel from one of my favorite authors. What would you do if you found out your two-year old son is not actually yours? What if, by mistake, he was swapped up at the hospital by mistake and the parents he has been living with have discovered the error by chance?
That is the premise of the novel and the author did a great job developing the story and the characters. The book takes place in the UK and is narrated by the parents of one of the children, Pete and Maddie.
I liked the themes explored in the story, mostly about parenting styles and family relationships. The premise is completely relatable and you can feel the despair and uncertainty that builds up as the story unfolds.
Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it.
ARC provided by Publisher via Netgalley
That is the premise of the novel and the author did a great job developing the story and the characters. The book takes place in the UK and is narrated by the parents of one of the children, Pete and Maddie.
I liked the themes explored in the story, mostly about parenting styles and family relationships. The premise is completely relatable and you can feel the despair and uncertainty that builds up as the story unfolds.
Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it.
ARC provided by Publisher via Netgalley
Gripping book, I couldn't put it down. Chapters are short as well, so easy to read.
The type of thrilling read that keeps you on edge, turning the page, anxious, content and frustrated all at the same time.
Delaney has such captivating writing. I do adore his work, but perhaps it’s just this plot in general but it must doesn’t excite me.
I usually get really creeped out while reading his creations.. but with this one.. I felt no tension, I wasn’t scared to flip the page like I was in The Girl Before.
It actually felt kind of predictable. I don’t necessarily get attached to any characters in a thriller because they’re not usually characters to bond with, but these ones especially fell flat.
It was a really quick read. But definitely my least favourite of his work so far.
I usually get really creeped out while reading his creations.. but with this one.. I felt no tension, I wasn’t scared to flip the page like I was in The Girl Before.
It actually felt kind of predictable. I don’t necessarily get attached to any characters in a thriller because they’re not usually characters to bond with, but these ones especially fell flat.
It was a really quick read. But definitely my least favourite of his work so far.
I’d say 4.5. SO good! So griping. 2 babies are switched at birth...you find out when they are 2. What do you do? Everyone has secret baggage that unrolls throughout the book. You’ll probably dislike many if not all of the characters at some point. It also brings ho the point of nature vs nurture which is interesting. It is a page turner until the last page.