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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Closer to 3.5, the relationships in this book are very intriguing but also unrealistic so I’m conflicted
Not nearly as good as the first one, but not a bad read. 3.5 rounded up.
The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson is a fantastic sequel to one of my favorite books by Swanson. While it took a little while for me to see how the two drastically different storylines would connect, once they did, I was hooked. So much so that I finished the book in a single day, unable to put it down. The suspense and thriller elements are done phenomenally, building on the original and propelling this one even further. I’d give it a solid 4.5, slightly higher than the original, but I could see both ratings increasing on a re-read. The characters, both new and old, are well-developed, making me want more from Henry and Lily. However, this book also serves as a satisfying conclusion to the series, let’s hope I’m wrong.
This was a book that I was impatiently waiting for since the first book The Kind Worth Killing!! Let me tell you folks it was amazing!!
Joan believes her husband Richard whose a realtor is cheating on her so she decides to hire a private investigator, she can’t believe it when she see that her former high school English teacher Henry Kimball is a private investigator, she hires him. Henry or as he’s called Kimball takes the job, we soon see that Kimball and Joan share a past and it’s traumatic one. Kimball believes this will be a quick job take pictures get proof and job is done. He follows Richard and his mistress to an open house and when he hears gunshots he walks into the aftermath of murder suicide between Richard and his mistress. The police wrap up the case and it’s closed. The more kimball thinks back to Joan he feels that something isn’t right, he begins to dig into her past and soon sees maybe Joan isn’t who she portrays, there appears to be some skeletons in her past, and it might even be connected to that horrific day in his classroom while he was a teacher.. so he looks to Lily for some help.. but someone is making sure the secrets stay in the past and a cat and mouse game begins. The chapters alternate between Joans past and kimballs present. I loved this book and I was so happy to have an early copy in my hands!!
Joan believes her husband Richard whose a realtor is cheating on her so she decides to hire a private investigator, she can’t believe it when she see that her former high school English teacher Henry Kimball is a private investigator, she hires him. Henry or as he’s called Kimball takes the job, we soon see that Kimball and Joan share a past and it’s traumatic one. Kimball believes this will be a quick job take pictures get proof and job is done. He follows Richard and his mistress to an open house and when he hears gunshots he walks into the aftermath of murder suicide between Richard and his mistress. The police wrap up the case and it’s closed. The more kimball thinks back to Joan he feels that something isn’t right, he begins to dig into her past and soon sees maybe Joan isn’t who she portrays, there appears to be some skeletons in her past, and it might even be connected to that horrific day in his classroom while he was a teacher.. so he looks to Lily for some help.. but someone is making sure the secrets stay in the past and a cat and mouse game begins. The chapters alternate between Joans past and kimballs present. I loved this book and I was so happy to have an early copy in my hands!!
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
OH YEAH! This one was just as twisty and awesome as the first one. I still think The Kind Worth Killing was more exciting because I didn’t know what to expect but I really really enjoyed this one too. A lot. Peter Swanson is definitely my favorite and I will still never stop recommending his books to everyone! Another great book with some really unique characters! Loved multiple POVs and that the story flowed so well!
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If you’re a regular visitor to damppebbles then you may be aware that Peter Swanson is one of my favourite authors. Two of the author’s books reside on my list of ‘top ten books of all time’ – one being Rules for Perfect Murders, the other is The Kind Worth Killing which this latest book, The Kind Worth Saving, is the sequel to. Chances are, if you haven’t read The Kind Worth Killing, you’ve at least heard of it, because it’s legendary in the thriller world. So you could hear the jaws of a million thriller fans hit the floor when it was announced that there would be a follow up. Oh the pressure! Would it be as good as the first book? Of course it would! It’s a Peter Swanson novel. I loved every second of The Kind Worth Saving.
Teacher-turned-police-officer-turned-private-detective, Henry Kimball, is surprised to see a familiar face in his office. It’s a former student of his, Joan Grieve, who suspects her husband, Richard, is having an affair and wants proof so she can end the unhappy marriage. Henry accepts the case and starts to stake out the real estate office Richard owns but comes up with nothing. So he turns his attention to the woman Joan believes her husband is seeing. Before long Henry and the other woman have struck up a friendship of sorts and Henry begins to feel out of his depth. Until everything changes and the case takes a shocking turn. Which is when Henry turns to the only person he trusts, the totally untrustworthy Lily Kintner…
Oh, there is so much to say about this book but I must tread carefully. There are a number of beautifully executed twists and turns to The Kind Worth Saving that, if you’re not careful, may be unwittingly (or perhaps wittingly by some!) revealed to you. This is a spoiler free review so I’m going to be as annoyingly vague as possible. Please forgive me.
The Kind Worth Saving is the follow up we’ve all been waiting for. It’s perfectly pitched, expertly written and everything I hoped it would be. And so, so much more. The plot is intricate and draws the reader into the story from the moment they crack the spine. The characters are perfection, the plot is utterly compelling and it’s nigh on impossible to be parted from The Kind Worth Saving for any length of time. And in those rare moments when you are, you’ll be thinking about the book. Turning over what has happened so far, thinking about the characters, trying to work out the direction the author will take the rest of the story in. But trust me on this, don’t waste too much time trying to figure it all out. Just go with the flow and immerse yourself in the story.
Would I recommend this book? I would, yes. The Kind Worth Saving was well worth waiting for and it delivered in spades. I loved the characterisation, I think I’m a little bit in love with Henry Kimball and found his relationship with Lily made for an enthralling read. The story is told from two different points of view as well as in the past and the present. The settings for both the ‘now’ and the ‘then’ were unmistakably Peter Swanson, particularly the flashback scenes. Vivid, sweeping New England coastlines. Drama and danger on the crashing of the tide. Marvellous stuff! I also, once again, appreciated the very clear nod to fellow authors and their books. There often seems to be an overarching bookish theme throughout Swanson’s novels and it always makes me smile. But let’s not forget, this is a sequel we’re talking about here. Can it be read as a standalone? Yes, I think it can. But you’ll miss out on all of the shared history between Kimball and Kintner. So surely it’s worth treating yourself to both books, eh? All in all, I thought The Kind Worth Saving was the perfect sequel to one of my favourite books and I relished every moment I spent with it. Highly recommended.
If you’re a regular visitor to damppebbles then you may be aware that Peter Swanson is one of my favourite authors. Two of the author’s books reside on my list of ‘top ten books of all time’ – one being Rules for Perfect Murders, the other is The Kind Worth Killing which this latest book, The Kind Worth Saving, is the sequel to. Chances are, if you haven’t read The Kind Worth Killing, you’ve at least heard of it, because it’s legendary in the thriller world. So you could hear the jaws of a million thriller fans hit the floor when it was announced that there would be a follow up. Oh the pressure! Would it be as good as the first book? Of course it would! It’s a Peter Swanson novel. I loved every second of The Kind Worth Saving.
Teacher-turned-police-officer-turned-private-detective, Henry Kimball, is surprised to see a familiar face in his office. It’s a former student of his, Joan Grieve, who suspects her husband, Richard, is having an affair and wants proof so she can end the unhappy marriage. Henry accepts the case and starts to stake out the real estate office Richard owns but comes up with nothing. So he turns his attention to the woman Joan believes her husband is seeing. Before long Henry and the other woman have struck up a friendship of sorts and Henry begins to feel out of his depth. Until everything changes and the case takes a shocking turn. Which is when Henry turns to the only person he trusts, the totally untrustworthy Lily Kintner…
Oh, there is so much to say about this book but I must tread carefully. There are a number of beautifully executed twists and turns to The Kind Worth Saving that, if you’re not careful, may be unwittingly (or perhaps wittingly by some!) revealed to you. This is a spoiler free review so I’m going to be as annoyingly vague as possible. Please forgive me.
The Kind Worth Saving is the follow up we’ve all been waiting for. It’s perfectly pitched, expertly written and everything I hoped it would be. And so, so much more. The plot is intricate and draws the reader into the story from the moment they crack the spine. The characters are perfection, the plot is utterly compelling and it’s nigh on impossible to be parted from The Kind Worth Saving for any length of time. And in those rare moments when you are, you’ll be thinking about the book. Turning over what has happened so far, thinking about the characters, trying to work out the direction the author will take the rest of the story in. But trust me on this, don’t waste too much time trying to figure it all out. Just go with the flow and immerse yourself in the story.
Would I recommend this book? I would, yes. The Kind Worth Saving was well worth waiting for and it delivered in spades. I loved the characterisation, I think I’m a little bit in love with Henry Kimball and found his relationship with Lily made for an enthralling read. The story is told from two different points of view as well as in the past and the present. The settings for both the ‘now’ and the ‘then’ were unmistakably Peter Swanson, particularly the flashback scenes. Vivid, sweeping New England coastlines. Drama and danger on the crashing of the tide. Marvellous stuff! I also, once again, appreciated the very clear nod to fellow authors and their books. There often seems to be an overarching bookish theme throughout Swanson’s novels and it always makes me smile. But let’s not forget, this is a sequel we’re talking about here. Can it be read as a standalone? Yes, I think it can. But you’ll miss out on all of the shared history between Kimball and Kintner. So surely it’s worth treating yourself to both books, eh? All in all, I thought The Kind Worth Saving was the perfect sequel to one of my favourite books and I relished every moment I spent with it. Highly recommended.
The second book was boring. You knew the plot the whole time unlike the first book…