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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
The book was very compelling and made it easy to finish in 2 days. There were parts that were graphic and also parts that made me question where the author was going but in the end all of the plot twists had me sitting there with my mouth to the floor. It was very much worth it and was a good read
This was just okay. I guessed the twist pretty early on, which made the story less thrilling and I didn't care about any of the main characters really.
I was a little disappointed in this book after reading The Kind Worth Killing by the same author. It wasnt a bad book, but it just fell sort of flat for me. I found the ending to be a last ditch effort at a shocking twist that just wasn't all that shocking or impactful.
My first Peter Swanson book and I LOVED it. Twisty and fast paced with lots happening.
I've never read a Peter Swanson book before but wow! This was definitely un-put-down-able.
When reading thrillers, I try my best [now] to avoid thinking of the twists to lead to a better reading experience; of course, I'm hardly successful in this regard and usually over-theorize anyway and end up ultimately underwhelmed. However, with this book, I was so engrossed I forgot to even theorize so the twists definitely GOT ME GOOD. Thinking back, I feel silly for not coming to to those conclusions myself sooner....but I think that's just a testament to how well-written the story and characters were in this!
Keep in mind this isn't really a mystery (no "whodunit). You already know who did what pretty early on.
Thank you to GoodReads and William Morrow Publishing for my free copy via GoodReads Giveaways.
When reading thrillers, I try my best [now] to avoid thinking of the twists to lead to a better reading experience; of course, I'm hardly successful in this regard and usually over-theorize anyway and end up ultimately underwhelmed. However, with this book, I was so engrossed I forgot to even theorize so the twists definitely GOT ME GOOD. Thinking back, I feel silly for not coming to to those conclusions myself sooner....but I think that's just a testament to how well-written the story and characters were in this!
Keep in mind this isn't really a mystery (no "whodunit). You already know who did what pretty early on.
Thank you to GoodReads and William Morrow Publishing for my free copy via GoodReads Giveaways.
This is a twisty-turny book. None of the twists were that surprising, but they were all entertaining. I was a little iffy about Hen's bipolar being a main plot point, but I feel like it was handled appropriately. People do sometimes have psychotic breaks when manic, and it's not unrealistic that people would use that to paint her as an unreliable narrator. I like the contrast between that and knowing that she's actually perfectly reliable. I felt bad for her at times, knowing what she knew and nobody else believing her. I like that she never doubted herself though. She knew what she saw and she knew her meds were working and she wasn't manic and she wasn't going to be convinced otherwise. She's a strong and balanced character overall. Her creepy artwork could have turned her into a caricature of someone obsessed with darkness, but it's just a small part of who she is. Matthew is also a multi-faceted character. He has a darkness inside of him, so many scars from a traumatic childhood, and he coped with them the best way he knew how. I found both of them intriguing. Some of the other characters, not so much. Lloyd is as dull as dish water, and Mira's only personality trait is she travels a lot for work. But they're bit players in the grand scheme of things, so it doesn't really matter. Overall this is a strong showing from an author I've never heard of, and makes me curious to read some of his other books.
It was a great story and I loved the shocking twist at the end!
As many of you already know, Peter Swanson is my favorite thriller author. I became a fan after reading The Kind Worth Killing and The Girl with a Clock for a Heart. I was supposed to read this book when it first was released in March but just never got around to it (until now).
Henrietta (Hen) and her husband, Lloyd, just purchased a beautiful home right outside of Boston. Hen is an artist and illustrator who suffers from bipolar disorder. She’s finally found the right combination of medication for her to feel in control of her own life. Hen and Lloyd are invited to dinner by their neighbors, Matthew and Mira. At this dinner, Hen notices a trophy of Matthew’s that she believes belonged to a man who was murdered. Hen is now questioning whether this is just a coincidence or if Matthew actually had something to do with the murder.
Read the full review here: https://justkeyana.com/before-she-knew-him-by-peter-swanson/
Henrietta (Hen) and her husband, Lloyd, just purchased a beautiful home right outside of Boston. Hen is an artist and illustrator who suffers from bipolar disorder. She’s finally found the right combination of medication for her to feel in control of her own life. Hen and Lloyd are invited to dinner by their neighbors, Matthew and Mira. At this dinner, Hen notices a trophy of Matthew’s that she believes belonged to a man who was murdered. Hen is now questioning whether this is just a coincidence or if Matthew actually had something to do with the murder.
Read the full review here: https://justkeyana.com/before-she-knew-him-by-peter-swanson/
This one took me a while to get through because I just wasn’t really that interested in the story. The writing was good but the plot lacked something so I struggled to want to keep picking this up.
No. This is a book full of nasty little tricks based on having left readers in the dark. It's not new, it's yesterday's dinner reheated. I could have done without. Disappointing. I don't think the author has anything relevant to say at all.