Reviews with content warning for Kidnapping - Wrong Place Wrong Time

This is an excellent read. Time travelling backwards, but dont let this put you off. It is a mix of Groundhog Day and Back to the Future, but crime based. It is also about so much more love, parenting, relationships, secrets, and most impactful for me, mum guilt with a psychological thriller added in. It's very cleverly written, well paced, and it must have taken ages to plot. Whilst it is a thriller in that her son murders someone, she is travelling back in time to try to stop it. A why dunit rather than a who dunit, so very clever. Each day, she jumps backwards to find something that is relevant to why. Sometimes jumping back a few days other times weeks. It has compelling characters you invest in, and you root for Jen willing her to get to the bottom of the motivations of her son. It's an original, brilliant concept, ingenious gripping ride of a read.

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yandichih's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A book that opened my eyes to the fact that a touch of science fiction can be quite delightful! Now, I'm not typically drawn to sci-fi, but the combination of a time-loop with a crime? That intrigued me from the get-go. And you know what? It didn't disappoint!

Admittedly, getting into the rhythm of the writing style and the intricate interplay of time and chapters required some adjustment. But once the story gained traction, it flowed effortlessly. I particularly enjoyed the added depth brought by chapters from another character's perspective, Ryan's – it added a compelling layer to the narrative.

The central characters – Jen, Kelly, and Todd – were all fleshed out beautifully. I relished the interconnectedness of their histories, especially as we pieced together the events leading up to Todd, Jen's son, committing a midnight crime on October 30th. And Andy, the scientist? He was a standout character, offering invaluable guidance as Jen grappled with the complexities of her temporal dilemma.

As for pacing, it struck a satisfying balance – while I tend to prefer a quicker pace, the story's intrigue held my attention throughout. While it might not qualify as a page-turner, it was the perfect bedtime companion, offering a cozy mystery to unwind with.

And those plot twists? While not earth-shattering, they added a nice sprinkle of excitement, especially as we journeyed back through time. Though, I must confess, the big twist was a tad predictable – saw it coming from a mile away. Still, the narrative was solid and thoroughly enjoyable.

It's evident that the author conducted thorough research, seamlessly incorporating technical expertise into the storytelling. Overall, it's left me eager to delve further into her body of work in the months ahead!

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Murder - Kidnapping

✨ Rating : 4/5

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jules1090's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Very cool concept. Lots of twists but not predictable or too outrageous. I'm tempted to immediately read again, knowing what I know now. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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_caroline's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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lindsaybrown's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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ksilvio's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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taylorfield's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Long Story Short: Jen Brotherhood is shocked when she witnesses her 18-year-old son, Todd, murder a stranger. This shock amplifies when she wakes the next morning to discover she is reliving the previous day. As Jen travels further into the past, she must reevaluate the life she's lived in order to save her son.

A twisty thriller with a sci-fi element. I loved the narration but almost wished I had a physical copy, because there were a few times I needed to flip back to a specific scene and that's hard to do on audio. Science fiction isn't a genre I usually go for, so I didn't quite understand the explanation of the cause of the time travel - whether that's due to personal flaws or the writing, I can't say. The story was a little predictable and confusing, mostly in a good way, but it was fun to pause and work out my thoughts out loud (don't ask how many times I told my dog, "I'm confused," or, "Aah I've figured it out.").

CW: murder (obviously), crime, kidnapping

Enjoyment: 4/5
Craft: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

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funkaroo12's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

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