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mrsboyko's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.75
left_unsupervised's review against another edition
3.0
I would get hooked and not want to put the book down. Then I'd put it down and have a tough time picking it back up. Thank goodness I discovered how to listen to it instead! I found some of the story completely farfetched, but overall I enjoyed the time I spent with this one.
the_red_one's review against another edition
dark
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
2.75
meganwhitis's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the ARC of Never Ask Me in exchange for my review.
This was my first Jeff Abbott book. I wanted it because of the synopsis - it drew me in immediately! A woman found dead on a park bench in a quiet, safe neighborhood in Austin? I'm all about it!
Here's what I liked:
-perspectives from just about every character
-takes in place in Austin, TX but also has some scenes in Saint Petersburg, Russia (sounds cold!)
-strong family dynamics & neighbors aspect
-twists I didn't see coming at all
-kept me on my toes
Overall this one was a win for me. There wasn't much I didn't like - I would have finished it in a sitting if I could have!
This was my first Jeff Abbott book. I wanted it because of the synopsis - it drew me in immediately! A woman found dead on a park bench in a quiet, safe neighborhood in Austin? I'm all about it!
Here's what I liked:
-perspectives from just about every character
-takes in place in Austin, TX but also has some scenes in Saint Petersburg, Russia (sounds cold!)
-strong family dynamics & neighbors aspect
-twists I didn't see coming at all
-kept me on my toes
Overall this one was a win for me. There wasn't much I didn't like - I would have finished it in a sitting if I could have!
sarahreadsinin's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I was hooked on this book from the first chapter! The plot follows a family whose neighbor was discovered murdered in their neighborhood. It is told through several viewpoints. In addition to the viewpoints of the family members, there are chapters written as a transcript from police interviews, an excerpt from a tv show, and excerpts from a book that was written about the ordeal. It was so exciting and personal. You really felt a lot of empathy for these characters. I have not read anything by this author before, but I will certainly check out the rest of his work!
m_d00lz's review against another edition
5.0
Ooohhh ok I liked this. Yes it's 2:20am and I stayed up to finish!
I'll admit the ending wrapped up quickly and I was struggling trying to piece it all together. I had to go back and reread a few sections! But that's because this story had A LOT of moving pieces and spider webs of mess and Who Dunnit. Ultimately, this was a very unique story line and there was a lot I didn't see coming. Many twists, many turns.
I will say I don't feel like we wrapped up enough those crazy neighbors who never got a kid? Like how were they involved?? Are they being punished? Hate them.
Overall, very captivating. I was very hooked! I'll be looking into more by this author!
I'll admit the ending wrapped up quickly and I was struggling trying to piece it all together. I had to go back and reread a few sections! But that's because this story had A LOT of moving pieces and spider webs of mess and Who Dunnit. Ultimately, this was a very unique story line and there was a lot I didn't see coming. Many twists, many turns.
I will say I don't feel like we wrapped up enough those crazy neighbors who never got a kid? Like how were they involved?? Are they being punished? Hate them.
Overall, very captivating. I was very hooked! I'll be looking into more by this author!
books_with_tess's review against another edition
5.0
My first Abbott book after my dad has been raving about him for months!
I genuinely liked it and loved all the twists along the way! I honestly don’t get the negativity, he’s doing a great job at keeping the mystery until the end.
And my dad is never wrong!
I genuinely liked it and loved all the twists along the way! I honestly don’t get the negativity, he’s doing a great job at keeping the mystery until the end.
And my dad is never wrong!
emswantree's review against another edition
3.0
This book was clever and had a very original plot (for me anyway) which made it fun. It was a bit convoluted and had a lot of moving parts that made the 50 pages feel a little rushed. The last page was truly something from a made for TV movie but I give it a pass because over all the book was good.
emilylouise1608's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Drug abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Deportation
brenluvsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
What a ride!
This book has international adoption, CIA, espionage, hacking, spying, murder, and family all rolled into a really good mystery read.
Keeps you guessing all the way through to the end.
This book has international adoption, CIA, espionage, hacking, spying, murder, and family all rolled into a really good mystery read.
Keeps you guessing all the way through to the end.