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oliviaalice's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
deshanejt's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
lostinliterature's review
mysterious
tense
2.5
Clever writing but un compelling story. Nothing too scandalous or jaw dropping twists. I did. suspected the killer correctly but it was underwhelming.
btpbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
Oh wow. I knew it was coming but I’ve just read my first pandemic book! Now this seems its either a love it or hate it book. Maybe it was published too soon after Covid 19? Who knows. I am on the side of love. I absolutely loved this. Think covid 19 lockdown but with a murder, affairs and one nosey neighbour.
This kept me hooked and I devoured the majority of this book in one day. Gripping. Thrilling. Fast paced. Page turner. There’s a lot to this story. An unlikely friendship and death. I would never have guessed the outcome at all. Its a jaw dropping, clever outcome. Maybe non of this would have happened if people just stayed home huh?
Highly recommend. Will remember this story for a long time and I suppose there will be more pandemic books to come in the future but this was my first. A well deserved four stars. Brilliantly written.
This kept me hooked and I devoured the majority of this book in one day. Gripping. Thrilling. Fast paced. Page turner. There’s a lot to this story. An unlikely friendship and death. I would never have guessed the outcome at all. Its a jaw dropping, clever outcome. Maybe non of this would have happened if people just stayed home huh?
Highly recommend. Will remember this story for a long time and I suppose there will be more pandemic books to come in the future but this was my first. A well deserved four stars. Brilliantly written.
stephanimichelle's review against another edition
2.0
This was really difficult to read, the characters internal voices were very similar, had an odd turn of phrase and both acted as if 39 was 69.
creaseinthespinebooks's review against another edition
3.0
This is a very interesting and quick read. My main issue was the flow and that certain parts didnt need to be in there which was my main issue.
What made me like the book was the twists and turns throughout the story but that didn’t stop me guessing the ending sadly.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback
What made me like the book was the twists and turns throughout the story but that didn’t stop me guessing the ending sadly.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback
mystikai's review against another edition
3.0
This book piqued my interest as it revolved around the initial lockdown due to Covid-19. I also like thrillers so thought this would be interesting.
Sadly I did not finish it, I found the dialect too slow and bordering boring. We have Caitlin who has a family but also has been having an affair and the lockdown hits. She manages to find a way to get out of the house (exercising) to visit her lover only to find him dead.
You then have the woman who lives across the road from the lover Ali, she drinks far too much and seems like a nosy neighbour, she knows the comings and goings of everyone but Caitlin's lover has gained her interest, she can see through his windows. She is a bit weird if I'm being honest. Who does that?
I ended it shortly after 25% in as I struggled to engage. I may get the audiobook at a later date.
Sadly I did not finish it, I found the dialect too slow and bordering boring. We have Caitlin who has a family but also has been having an affair and the lockdown hits. She manages to find a way to get out of the house (exercising) to visit her lover only to find him dead.
You then have the woman who lives across the road from the lover Ali, she drinks far too much and seems like a nosy neighbour, she knows the comings and goings of everyone but Caitlin's lover has gained her interest, she can see through his windows. She is a bit weird if I'm being honest. Who does that?
I ended it shortly after 25% in as I struggled to engage. I may get the audiobook at a later date.