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morethanmylupus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
When I started this book, I was hooked. I wanted to keep reading and find out what had happened.
Unfortunately, the pacing on this book didn't support my continued interest. The tension broke far too early, leaving the resolution a bit of a let down. By the time the "big reveal" (which I had predicted near the beginning of the book) finally happened, it felt like an afterthought.
That being said, I did still enjoy the book and if you aren't particular about pacing in thrillers then it may be a great option.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC!
Unfortunately, the pacing on this book didn't support my continued interest. The tension broke far too early, leaving the resolution a bit of a let down. By the time the "big reveal" (which I had predicted near the beginning of the book) finally happened, it felt like an afterthought.
That being said, I did still enjoy the book and if you aren't particular about pacing in thrillers then it may be a great option.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Kidnapping
onemorepagecrew's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Prisoner by B.A. Paris had my attention from the first page. The book opens with a first-hand account of a woman, Amelie, being abducted and I was immediately intrigued with the way she was processing the information. I felt as lost and confused as she did, wondering how she ended up in this situation. As she started focusing on how to survive, I was hooked.
As the story progresses, the reader sees two timelines and starts to understand Amelie’s life before the abduction. I loved the way the way it all came together, as the reader starts to understand the motivation behind her captors. I was not expecting it to unfold the way it did.
The first 70% of the book is tense and fast-paced, with a mystery I couldn’t put down. The last 30% slowed a bit and was focused on closing out any loose ends in the story. I really loved the premise and the overall plot but did wish the tension hadn’t dropped off towards the end.
Overall, this is a solid thriller and one I would recommend to those looking for a page-turner. I’ve read all of the author’s novels and this is in the top 2 for me, along with The Dilemma. They both place characters in seemingly impossible situations, where they make in-the-moment decisions that they are forced to reckon with longer-term. If that sounds interesting to you – give this a try!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review. I was really looking forward to reading the latest from this author and appreciated the chance to preview it. It’s available on November 1, 2022 and you can pre-order today.
Content Warnings: Abduction, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, Violence
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
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