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kivacorent1ne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
exorcismemily's review against another edition
5.0
"Later, the four remaining women could fully agree on only two things. One: No one saw the bushland swallow up Alice Russell. And two: Alice had a mean streak so sharp it could cut you."
I really enjoyed this book! I loved The Dry when I read it last year, and have been looking forward to this one for quite some time. Jane Harper is a great storyteller, and I love her mysteries. I was uncertain about how a was going to feel about a survival/adventure-style thriller, but I thought this was really well done. I hope there's another book in the Aaron Falk series!
I really enjoyed this book! I loved The Dry when I read it last year, and have been looking forward to this one for quite some time. Jane Harper is a great storyteller, and I love her mysteries. I was uncertain about how a was going to feel about a survival/adventure-style thriller, but I thought this was really well done. I hope there's another book in the Aaron Falk series!
abbyprinceatwood's review against another edition
4.0
A great summer read. Harper does a great job of red herrings and suspense. There were a few elements I wish were wrapped up better, but I couldn’t put this down.
annlee0110's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nachosandcheese's review against another edition
5.0
I think it's on par with The Lost Man, much much better than the prequel. It was really captivating, and the switch in perspective kept me on my toes. The desperation of all five women really came through, and now I'm wary of participating in nature hikes even if it's with a bunch of people I know..
kaebirdie's review against another edition
3.0
The book held together fine, I just can't figure out why Fork's partner asks so many super personal questions about his dad etc. and it never seems to bother him. That whole apartment chat surprised me; for someone who seemed to keep himself to himself, Fork seemed content to answer a shitload of prying questions suddenly. Not that it was particularly relevant to the story, just thought it was a little out of character.
posydee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
callienicole's review against another edition
4.0
I suppose I should have started with The Dry, but the audiobook of this book came available first! This is the second book in a series about a detective, Aaron Falk. In this book, one of his contacts for a corporate investigation goes missing during a team-building weekend in the Australian wilderness. What really happened to Alice?
Language: I listened to the audio of this book, and profanity always slips by me a little more on audio - I believe there was one use of the f-word, several uses of Jesus's name in vain (which I absolutely hate), and other more minor cuss words.
Sexual Content: References to teenage sex. Pornographic pictures and videos of a teen are spread around a school, but they aren't really described. In one part a man notices his colleagues long legs.
Other: This is a thriller/murder mystery, so some descriptions of bodies - nothing too gruesome, but maybe more details than necessary. Obviously some violence. Some references to anorexia.
My Thoughts: I actually really enjoyed this book, more than I thought I would! I kept finding things to do around my house so I could keep listening to the story. The narrator was great, with an Australian accent, which is always fun for us Americans I think. The book moved along at a nice pace, and was overall fairly clean (aside from the language issue). What I liked best was that the detective was really a good guy in this book. I like books where the hero is actually the hero, and not some person on the edge of being a criminal. I thought the characters were developed well. My only complaint was that it was a little hard to keep all the female characters straight in audio format, but I managed. I think I'd recommend this one if you are looking for a good thriller/mystery!
Language: I listened to the audio of this book, and profanity always slips by me a little more on audio - I believe there was one use of the f-word, several uses of Jesus's name in vain (which I absolutely hate), and other more minor cuss words.
Sexual Content: References to teenage sex. Pornographic pictures and videos of a teen are spread around a school, but they aren't really described. In one part a man notices his colleagues long legs.
Other: This is a thriller/murder mystery, so some descriptions of bodies - nothing too gruesome, but maybe more details than necessary. Obviously some violence. Some references to anorexia.
My Thoughts: I actually really enjoyed this book, more than I thought I would! I kept finding things to do around my house so I could keep listening to the story. The narrator was great, with an Australian accent, which is always fun for us Americans I think. The book moved along at a nice pace, and was overall fairly clean (aside from the language issue). What I liked best was that the detective was really a good guy in this book. I like books where the hero is actually the hero, and not some person on the edge of being a criminal. I thought the characters were developed well. My only complaint was that it was a little hard to keep all the female characters straight in audio format, but I managed. I think I'd recommend this one if you are looking for a good thriller/mystery!
maryvdb2024's review against another edition
4.0
The second book from Jane Harper read straight after "the Dry" and did not disappoint . A truly atmospheric thriller demonstrating an intimate knowledge of what it is to be "lost in the bush". Great character s who were all ill-equiped physically and emotionally to deal with being lost in the bush. Not totally plausible but nonetheless a fast paced read. Read in 2 days.
tsannes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0