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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This was a pretty good mystery, a real "who dunnit". It was action packed and a page turner. It kept my attention the whole time, but it did read a bit cheesy for me. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at some of the dialogue. Imagine an episode of blue bloods or law & order. It was really entertaining and I have nothing against plot, but it was just good not great.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I just wasn't able to care or worry about the characters right until the end. And as this was a big part of the overall story arc I felt like I couldn't fully enjoy it. Interesting twists throughout though, so felt like I needed to finish it.
This was a quick and fun read. Dr. David Beck has been grieving over his wife for the last 8 years. Now all of a sudden he is receiving emails from a person who knows things only he and his wife know. David is starting to suspect that maybe his wife is still alive. Very fast-paced and exciting!
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting writing style. The pace is quite quick so you get sucked in quickly. There were a lot of moving pieces so not a true 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book, right up until the end. After looking at the other 3 star reviews I am comforted by how many shared the sentiment, and for the same reason!
Overall, a good book. A few eye rolls as the main character tries a bit too hard be both “quick to judge” and then “self aware” so it comes off like a “no offense, but…” kinda thing. Dude was judgey; def had some preconceived notions, whatever, but it came off like “but hey I’m still a good guy and all that” like the author was afraid you’d not root for him maybe.
I thought there were enough “oh wait maybe…” moments that you kinda thought you knew where it was headed and then a few “ooohhh” and you’d readjust your guess but then…it was all ruined at the end. Too many curve balls that just ended up undoing all the good work.
Since I liked it right up until the end, I gave it 3 stars.
Overall, a good book. A few eye rolls as the main character tries a bit too hard be both “quick to judge” and then “self aware” so it comes off like a “no offense, but…” kinda thing. Dude was judgey; def had some preconceived notions, whatever, but it came off like “but hey I’m still a good guy and all that” like the author was afraid you’d not root for him maybe.
I thought there were enough “oh wait maybe…” moments that you kinda thought you knew where it was headed and then a few “ooohhh” and you’d readjust your guess but then…it was all ruined at the end. Too many curve balls that just ended up undoing all the good work.
Since I liked it right up until the end, I gave it 3 stars.