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rachaelwinterling's review against another edition
3.0
The greatest compliment I cound give an audiobook ARC is going out and buying a copy because the story was THAT GOOD.
Enter: Things We Do In The Dark by Jennifer Hillier, narrated by Carla Vega.
I'd like to take a moment and highlight the phenomenal work of Ms. Vega. I've listened to MANY audiobooks, and I can tell you with confidence that a narrator can make or break it, regardless of how good the novel is. I was sucked in immediately, and I listened to the whole audiobook in one day! Any audiobook that can distract me enough that it feels like I stepped into a time machine into the future when its over will always get my gold star of approval! I was washing dishes, folding laundry, mopping, cooking dinner, and having a GREAT time! That's saying something!
I highly recommend this audiobook for anybody who enjoys mystery thrillers!
Enter: Things We Do In The Dark by Jennifer Hillier, narrated by Carla Vega.
I'd like to take a moment and highlight the phenomenal work of Ms. Vega. I've listened to MANY audiobooks, and I can tell you with confidence that a narrator can make or break it, regardless of how good the novel is. I was sucked in immediately, and I listened to the whole audiobook in one day! Any audiobook that can distract me enough that it feels like I stepped into a time machine into the future when its over will always get my gold star of approval! I was washing dishes, folding laundry, mopping, cooking dinner, and having a GREAT time! That's saying something!
I highly recommend this audiobook for anybody who enjoys mystery thrillers!
gabbygetsreading's review against another edition
3.0
Started off really strong. Got boring really quick. This book shouldve been shorter.
nikkic1998's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
waterstar90's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
happycrafter207's review against another edition
3.0
Star Rating: 3 stars
This was perfectly good, but I hoped for great because of all the humbug about this book.
Paris Peralta is found by police holding a bloody straight razor next to the tub holding her now-deceased and much older husband, famous comedian Jimmy Peralta. Did she do it or is there another explanation? There seems to be a lot of things that Paris maybe didnt share with Jimmy.
There’s SO much potential in that premise, and that’s the story I wanted to read. I wanted the razzle dazzle twists, nail-biting suspense and big thrills one might expect with such an intriguing set-up! What I got was more of a long, sad backstory for Paris, alternating with her present day legal troubles. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it. It had enough twists and red herrings to satisfy my inner detective and keep me turning the pages.
My biggest issue with the book is that I felt a general lack of connection to Paris. I felt sympathetic to her circumstances, but I didn’t feel that emotionally invested in her as a person.
All things said, I will be reading Hillier’s previous and future titles. The talent is clearly there, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
This was perfectly good, but I hoped for great because of all the humbug about this book.
Paris Peralta is found by police holding a bloody straight razor next to the tub holding her now-deceased and much older husband, famous comedian Jimmy Peralta. Did she do it or is there another explanation? There seems to be a lot of things that Paris maybe didnt share with Jimmy.
There’s SO much potential in that premise, and that’s the story I wanted to read. I wanted the razzle dazzle twists, nail-biting suspense and big thrills one might expect with such an intriguing set-up! What I got was more of a long, sad backstory for Paris, alternating with her present day legal troubles. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it. It had enough twists and red herrings to satisfy my inner detective and keep me turning the pages.
My biggest issue with the book is that I felt a general lack of connection to Paris. I felt sympathetic to her circumstances, but I didn’t feel that emotionally invested in her as a person.
All things said, I will be reading Hillier’s previous and future titles. The talent is clearly there, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
natsbookstack1's review against another edition
4.0
#128
From beginning to end, the twists and turns didn’t stop.
This was my second book from this author @jenniferhillierbooks and she has not disappointed. Looking forward to reading more of her collection…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 star
#easyread #pageturner
From beginning to end, the twists and turns didn’t stop.
This was my second book from this author @jenniferhillierbooks and she has not disappointed. Looking forward to reading more of her collection…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 star
#easyread #pageturner
solittletime2read's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
bibliophreak's review against another edition
3.0
kept seeing the main character as joey king which really ruined it
books_and_crumbs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75