Reviews

Blackout by Emily Barr

emmanovella's review

3.0

2.5 stars

Well... it was better than the previous Emily Barr title I read though perhaps only because it was so short there was no room for really shoddy mystery work (by that, I mean placing info in that we are supposed to find inconspicuous except it's blatantly clear it's relevant for the entire plot). It was alright but I felt as though it was lacking... something.
I found Sophie so bland. She is exactly. the. same. as every single woman in these types of stories and I'm so over it.

meganlee3001's review against another edition

4.0

Although I didn't like the language used around mental health in this book, I still really enjoyed the story and wasn't expecting the twist at the end!

heather_j_fitt's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hmt200's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

shahrun's review against another edition

4.0

This is a fast paced thriller with an intriguing mystery and surprising conclusion. Love to try a full length book by this author.

serenityyou's review against another edition

3.0

I got the from the local library to read as part of my 24 hour readathon.

It was a great quick read. An ok read and a few twists.

3/5 stars

iamjamface's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Gaslighting

Minor: Miscarriage

bookswithabi's review against another edition

3.0

This was a quick read that I picked up from the library today because the premise sounded amazing, and I read it in one sitting.

I enjoyed reading it, and it kept me intrigued throughout, but I didn't love the presentation of mental health throughout.

I didn't see the twist coming, so that was good, but I think I would have preferred to see a few more chapters at the end, and better discussions about mental health and postpartum depression.

nics_books's review against another edition

4.0

So I randomly walked into my local library, trying to kill some time before going to the cinema, and this quick read fell into my hands. The cover and the tag line hooked me instantly. I went upstairs and sat in a quiet corner and was completely transported for a couple of hours into the anxiety-induced world of Sophie Mayes.

This was superbly written and I could envisage every moment of panic, horror and mystery. It’s got a rather simple narrative at its core, but executed in a way you would never expect. I thoroughly enjoyed this and would love to read more of Emily Barr’s work in the future.

Not a bad choice for a random read!

readingwithgemma's review against another edition

3.0

Another Quick read. My favourite! This one started off so strong! Straight away a 5 star. Then it just went down hill slowly for the rest of the book. It’s not that it was inherently bad it just wasn’t as good as the start, which made me more disappointed than if it had been all moderately ok. I did however like how the two time frames were pulled together and gradually revealed more to the reader. Piecing together the puzzle is my favourite thing while reading, and it was done really well by Emily Barr in this book.