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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
So readable, clever plotting.
I’m trying to read more new to me authors so I decided to give Nicci French (a husband and wife duo) a try and I was not disappointed. This books starts out with Ellie getting that dreaded knock at the door from officers letting her know her husband has died in an accident. As if that’s not devastating enough she’s told he wasn’t alone. He was with a woman.
I loved that the book dove right in and it made me invested from page one in the story. Ellie was a determined character and I liked that about her. She refused to believe the worst in her husband despite all signs pointing that way. The first person narrative worked well for this story as I felt I was able to really feel everything Ellie was feeling. Her grief, her anger, her frustration. I was very interested in knowing what Greg was up to and who this mystery woman was. The mystery slowly unravels and along the way you go through all the motions with Ellie as she launches her own investigation into what was really going on with her husband.
This was definitely more slow burn domestic suspense and not a fast-paced edge of your seat thriller and while I would’ve loved to see a little more suspense in it, I still enjoyed it! The writing was solid, the characters were well-developed, and the plot unfolded nicely with an ending that tied up nicely!
I loved that the book dove right in and it made me invested from page one in the story. Ellie was a determined character and I liked that about her. She refused to believe the worst in her husband despite all signs pointing that way. The first person narrative worked well for this story as I felt I was able to really feel everything Ellie was feeling. Her grief, her anger, her frustration. I was very interested in knowing what Greg was up to and who this mystery woman was. The mystery slowly unravels and along the way you go through all the motions with Ellie as she launches her own investigation into what was really going on with her husband.
This was definitely more slow burn domestic suspense and not a fast-paced edge of your seat thriller and while I would’ve loved to see a little more suspense in it, I still enjoyed it! The writing was solid, the characters were well-developed, and the plot unfolded nicely with an ending that tied up nicely!
Slow slow story. Took me more than a month to get through and was just okay in the end. Almost gave up a few times.
Volstrekt ongeloofwaardig, en ik wist op een gegeven moment al wie de moordenaar moest zijn, maar toch leuk genoeg om me er een paar uur goed mee te vermaken.
Ellie's man overlijdt, in een auto, met een andere vrouw. Ellie is ervan overtuigd dat haar man geen verhouding had, maar helaas ziet iedereen haar aan voor een weduwe die de waarheid niet onder ogen wil zien. Ze zet alles op alles om erachter te komen wat er gebeurd is, maar de politie wordt hier niet echt blij van, zeker niet als er dan nog een dode valt.
Ellie's man overlijdt, in een auto, met een andere vrouw. Ellie is ervan overtuigd dat haar man geen verhouding had, maar helaas ziet iedereen haar aan voor een weduwe die de waarheid niet onder ogen wil zien. Ze zet alles op alles om erachter te komen wat er gebeurd is, maar de politie wordt hier niet echt blij van, zeker niet als er dan nog een dode valt.
I have finally chosen this one after browsing on my e-reader. The title didn’t catch my attention, but it’s Nicci French’s and I had to read it as I tend to want to read all books by the same author when I’ve read one interesting book. I like Nicci French and I’m kind of familiar with their writing style already. I’m fond of a few books of them, but this is not one of them and I’ll state why.
Ellie Faulkner just got a news by police that her husband Greg died on car accident. Ironically, he was not alone. There was an unknown woman sitting on the passenger seat next to him, who also died. When Ellie heard from the police that Greg didn’t even use his seatbelt, she became suspicious that it was not an accident, but murder because she knew that her husband always used his seatbelt.
As typical of Nicci French’s works, the police and the detectives declared it as accident and they closed the case, so Ellie had to play detective, but also because she really wanted to know the role of that unknown woman, whose name apparently was Milena Livingstone. To do this, she went to where Milena used to work at and she met Frances. Seeing the chaotic situation, Ellie offered to help them. She used her best friend’s name Gwen and acted like she was a teacher. While Ellie spied on Milena’s schedules and email, she’s seen as an angel by the people at the company, especially by Frances, who was very thankful of her presence.
Meanwhile, Ellie’s real friends were worried of her. There’s no moment of rest for Ellie because they kept coming and tried to do everything for her. There were moment when I found that her friends were so bothersome as they really wanted to know where she’s been to and what she’s done. Ellie herself has tried to tell them that Greg’s accident wasn’t an accident, but they thought she couldn’t accept the truth yet, hence, she also didn’t tell them that she’s been spying on Milena’s stuff and leading a double life because her friends have started to think that she needed a professional help. One day, she found Frances died on the floor at her work. She was shocked, she called the police anonymously and left.
Frances’ death caused the police to interrogate everyone at Frances’ workplace, but also Gwen, whose name Ellie used. Ellie had to come clear to all her friend about what she’s done. In the end, the murderer tried to kill Ellie, but she survived.
This story is very lengthy and it’s also rather boring, but I managed to read it til the last words. The last few chapters were not disappointing, nevertheless. Read til the end, it’s unthinkable that the most worried person is the one who murdered. But it’s possible.
Ellie Faulkner just got a news by police that her husband Greg died on car accident. Ironically, he was not alone. There was an unknown woman sitting on the passenger seat next to him, who also died. When Ellie heard from the police that Greg didn’t even use his seatbelt, she became suspicious that it was not an accident, but murder because she knew that her husband always used his seatbelt.
As typical of Nicci French’s works, the police and the detectives declared it as accident and they closed the case, so Ellie had to play detective, but also because she really wanted to know the role of that unknown woman, whose name apparently was Milena Livingstone. To do this, she went to where Milena used to work at and she met Frances. Seeing the chaotic situation, Ellie offered to help them. She used her best friend’s name Gwen and acted like she was a teacher. While Ellie spied on Milena’s schedules and email, she’s seen as an angel by the people at the company, especially by Frances, who was very thankful of her presence.
Meanwhile, Ellie’s real friends were worried of her. There’s no moment of rest for Ellie because they kept coming and tried to do everything for her. There were moment when I found that her friends were so bothersome as they really wanted to know where she’s been to and what she’s done. Ellie herself has tried to tell them that Greg’s accident wasn’t an accident, but they thought she couldn’t accept the truth yet, hence, she also didn’t tell them that she’s been spying on Milena’s stuff and leading a double life because her friends have started to think that she needed a professional help. One day, she found Frances died on the floor at her work. She was shocked, she called the police anonymously and left.
Frances’ death caused the police to interrogate everyone at Frances’ workplace, but also Gwen, whose name Ellie used. Ellie had to come clear to all her friend about what she’s done. In the end, the murderer tried to kill Ellie, but she survived.
This story is very lengthy and it’s also rather boring, but I managed to read it til the last words. The last few chapters were not disappointing, nevertheless. Read til the end, it’s unthinkable that the most worried person is the one who murdered. But it’s possible.
Don’t know why I forced my self to finish this. Basically no plot what so ever until last 10 pages.
2.5* This was just another “okay” book. I am in this weird slump where I can’t find the BANGERS! I want the thrillers/suspense that really hook me in. Ellie was annoying and just killed the whole vibe for me. Honestly, I think she is the reason why I just couldn’t get into it. She was unhinged in a way that made me want to scream. This wasn’t awful, just a drag. The ending was blah. The whole book was blah.
Slow, quiet story all the way through. Very satisfying story. Really well narrated audiobook.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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