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novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3 STARS
"Five women are missing from the sleepy mountain town of Cleary, North Carolina, and a blue ribbon has been left near where each woman was last seen. Lilly Martin has returned to Cleary to close the sale of her cabin. But when her car skids and strikes a stranger, Ben Tierney, as he emerges from the woods, they've no choice but to wait out a brutal blizzard in the cabin. And as the hours of their confinement mount, Lilly wonders if the greater threat to her safety isn't the storm, but the stranger beside her...." (From Amazon)
My first Sandra Brown novel and found it to be a fair suspense novel. Her writing shows promise so will definitely try more.
"Five women are missing from the sleepy mountain town of Cleary, North Carolina, and a blue ribbon has been left near where each woman was last seen. Lilly Martin has returned to Cleary to close the sale of her cabin. But when her car skids and strikes a stranger, Ben Tierney, as he emerges from the woods, they've no choice but to wait out a brutal blizzard in the cabin. And as the hours of their confinement mount, Lilly wonders if the greater threat to her safety isn't the storm, but the stranger beside her...." (From Amazon)
My first Sandra Brown novel and found it to be a fair suspense novel. Her writing shows promise so will definitely try more.
bookreader02's review against another edition
3.0
Sandra Brown is an author whose writing style I admire, finding it both engaging and immersive. However, my experience with her novel "Chill Factor," though promising in its premise, proved to be a bit of a challenge to fully embrace. Brown's writing style, as always, exhibits her skill and finesse with language. She has a way of crafting scenes and dialogues that draw readers in, creating a vivid and atmospheric backdrop for her stories. In "Chill Factor," the setting is portrayed with a chilling and palpable realism, adding a layer of suspense to the narrative.
Where I encountered difficulties was in my connection to the characters and the overall plot. While the characters were well-drawn and exhibited complexity, I struggled to invest emotionally in their journeys. The protagonist's motivations and actions, in particular, left me somewhat disconnected.
Additionally, the pacing of "Chill Factor" felt uneven at times. There were moments of intense suspense, which Brown handled masterfully, but there were also stretches where the plot seemed to meander, hindering the overall momentum of the book. Despite these challenges, there were elements of "Chill Factor" that shone brightly. Brown's ability to build tension and suspense, especially in the climactic scenes, showcased her talent for crafting gripping narratives. The novel's exploration of the chilling and isolated mountain setting added a unique dimension to the story.
Where I encountered difficulties was in my connection to the characters and the overall plot. While the characters were well-drawn and exhibited complexity, I struggled to invest emotionally in their journeys. The protagonist's motivations and actions, in particular, left me somewhat disconnected.
Additionally, the pacing of "Chill Factor" felt uneven at times. There were moments of intense suspense, which Brown handled masterfully, but there were also stretches where the plot seemed to meander, hindering the overall momentum of the book. Despite these challenges, there were elements of "Chill Factor" that shone brightly. Brown's ability to build tension and suspense, especially in the climactic scenes, showcased her talent for crafting gripping narratives. The novel's exploration of the chilling and isolated mountain setting added a unique dimension to the story.
jenkittycatfrog's review against another edition
4.0
Great page turner! Wasn't sure about reading a book set during winter during the heat of summer, but it actually was kind of nice.
rainelle_barrett's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous book. I loved loved loved it. Well written. I’m on to the next book. Awesome book. Waiting on a movie to be produced. Two thumbs up.
vivb3020's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
danielledickow's review against another edition
4.0
A page-turner: easy to read, short chapters and chapter breaks makes it easy to keep reading. I really despised Wes Hamer - a total prick, and a horrible father. The author had me guessing who the killer is, I didn't figure it out until right before it was revealed.
vmrich97's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0