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molliew26's review against another edition
dark
tense
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? Yes
3.0
laura_soutar's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bibliophilebookclub's review against another edition
5.0
You guys! YOU GUYS!!! THIS BOOK!!!! It definitely nearly broke me. I have such a grá (love in Irish in case you want to know!) for Nathan Cody. I never want to stop reading when I pick up any of David’s Cody series, and Don’t Make A Sound was no exception.
But I had to put it down… to catch my breath, because THINGS HAPPEN! And I wasn’t prepared for how it made me feel!!! I picked the book up again after a few deep breaths, but I was super tense until I turned those last pages.
What a bloody thrill ride!!!
There is no doubt that David Jackson is an awesome writer, but he is also a master manipulator after this one (Love you really, Dave!) because it really messed with my head, heart and emotions. I am NOT complaining though, because this knack that Dave has means that his books will keep me gripped from start to finish.
EVERY. DAMN. TIME.
Don’t Make A Sound, for me, is the best book in the series so far. Without a shadow of a doubt. The plot is pitch perfect. The atmosphere is dark and nervy. The characters are so well-drawn (goodies and baddies) that the reader becomes immersed almost immediately and that denouement, perfection.
I can’t praise Dave or his books highly enough. Firmly on my favourites list for life, this series just keeps getting better and better.
Raw, dark and with an emotional gut-punch, Don’t Make A Sound is one thriller you DO NOT want to miss.
Highly recommended.
Always.
But I had to put it down… to catch my breath, because THINGS HAPPEN! And I wasn’t prepared for how it made me feel!!! I picked the book up again after a few deep breaths, but I was super tense until I turned those last pages.
What a bloody thrill ride!!!
There is no doubt that David Jackson is an awesome writer, but he is also a master manipulator after this one (Love you really, Dave!) because it really messed with my head, heart and emotions. I am NOT complaining though, because this knack that Dave has means that his books will keep me gripped from start to finish.
EVERY. DAMN. TIME.
Don’t Make A Sound, for me, is the best book in the series so far. Without a shadow of a doubt. The plot is pitch perfect. The atmosphere is dark and nervy. The characters are so well-drawn (goodies and baddies) that the reader becomes immersed almost immediately and that denouement, perfection.
I can’t praise Dave or his books highly enough. Firmly on my favourites list for life, this series just keeps getting better and better.
Raw, dark and with an emotional gut-punch, Don’t Make A Sound is one thriller you DO NOT want to miss.
Highly recommended.
Always.
readdrinkandbehappy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
readbydusk's review against another edition
4.0
Not the first book dealing with child abduction I've read but probably one of the more sympathetic ones. It doesn't treat the children as a single entity or dumb kids who don't know anything. Here, they have different personalities and thoughts, and I rooted for them to make it out. My minor problem with the plot is there's a twist revealed at the end about the girls and this huge thing was never once mentioned when the girls are together, so it came off a little disingenuous.
On top of his current problems Cody goes through a lot in this book! I think after three books I've finally warmed up to him and I'm looking forward to the moment he finally meets his past tormentors, hopefully in the next book.
On top of his current problems Cody goes through a lot in this book! I think after three books I've finally warmed up to him and I'm looking forward to the moment he finally meets his past tormentors, hopefully in the next book.
nightresplendent's review against another edition
4.0
I'm going to keep this review as short as possible due to my fear of giving anything away!
Don't Make a Sound is a fantastic thriller about the abduction of little girls by a truly twisted, yet seemingly perfect couple.
Even as someone who isn't a parent, I found the entire premise of what this pair is doing to be utterly horrifying. David Jackson doesn't rely on his audience thinking about their children in order to become emotionally invested in his book.
His style of writing kept what could have been an incredibly off putting storyline, as an enthralling, unputdownable read.
I found the pacing of the novel to be perfect for the subject matter and on more than one occasion I told myself "just one more chapter!"
Don't Make a Sound is a fantastic thriller about the abduction of little girls by a truly twisted, yet seemingly perfect couple.
Even as someone who isn't a parent, I found the entire premise of what this pair is doing to be utterly horrifying. David Jackson doesn't rely on his audience thinking about their children in order to become emotionally invested in his book.
His style of writing kept what could have been an incredibly off putting storyline, as an enthralling, unputdownable read.
I found the pacing of the novel to be perfect for the subject matter and on more than one occasion I told myself "just one more chapter!"
tasha34's review against another edition
4.0
When I started this I didn’t realise it was the 3rd one in this detective series. It didn’t bother me to much but has made want to read others to find out what happened to Cody. Really interesting story, easy to read. Just wished there was a little more about what happened to the girls and Harriet afterwards. Was worth a read.
amysreading_nook's review against another edition
3.0
"And one of the things that will haunt Oxo for ever is the look of confusion on Maria's face as she is brought out behind her husband. Her utter lack of comprehension. Her total astonishment at how the universe could possibly treat her so harshly, so unjustly".
This is the first David Jackson book that I have read; it was on offer on Ibooks whilst I was browsing books to read on my trip to Luxembourg and the plot seemed very intriguing so I thought i'd give it a go. It turns out this was the third in a series relating to DS Nathan Cody; although the main storylines don't follow on there are clearly nuances from the first two books that I have missed, that said, it didn't affect the story in a massive way.
I'll say from off the bat that this was not a favourite book of mine; it wasn't a terrible book, it just wasn't that great or memorable. We're told from the start who the kidnappers are, and therefore this takes quite a lot of the mystery out of the book. The book isn't the best written book, and I probably won't be exploring Jackson's other books.
There is a later twist in the book which I thought was good; the kidnappers don't choose the girls at random, they find them on the "dark web" where these children are being abused and betrayed by their parents; the kidnappers think they are rescuing them and offering them a better life. For me, this was an interesting twist and added another layer to the kidnappers.
This is the first David Jackson book that I have read; it was on offer on Ibooks whilst I was browsing books to read on my trip to Luxembourg and the plot seemed very intriguing so I thought i'd give it a go. It turns out this was the third in a series relating to DS Nathan Cody; although the main storylines don't follow on there are clearly nuances from the first two books that I have missed, that said, it didn't affect the story in a massive way.
I'll say from off the bat that this was not a favourite book of mine; it wasn't a terrible book, it just wasn't that great or memorable. We're told from the start who the kidnappers are, and therefore this takes quite a lot of the mystery out of the book. The book isn't the best written book, and I probably won't be exploring Jackson's other books.
There is a later twist in the book which I thought was good; the kidnappers don't choose the girls at random, they find them on the "dark web" where these children are being abused and betrayed by their parents; the kidnappers think they are rescuing them and offering them a better life. For me, this was an interesting twist and added another layer to the kidnappers.
kanis's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so so good...i loved it too much. It engaged me for whole three hours-hooked me totally in the story. Although the story is quite agitating - (young child abducted by Benson couple from their birth parents to make their family), the solid and worthwhile characters, plot twists and edging storyline are what i liked. Detective cody and her colleagues occasional banter and farce were a relief throughout the book. I loved Daisy, her compassion, determination and endeavors to keep poppy and Ellie safe from the Bensons punishment and helping Ellie to overcome her trauma. And last but not the least -the revelation of the reason why Bensons was so determined that they will be able to provide better home for the three girls stunned me- it was so unexpected, forced to think the abduction on another light.
amothersmusings1's review against another edition
5.0
I so LOVED this book, I was absolutely addicted to it! It was my type of book in so many ways and although the subject matter was quite distressing at times, it was beautifully written and plotted with edge, fear and impressive solid characters you couldn't help engaging with.
The blurb -
Meet the Bensons. A pleasant enough couple. They keep themselves to themselves. They wash their car, mow their lawn and pass the time of day with their neighbours. And they have a beautiful little girl called Daisy. There's just one problem. Daisy doesn't belong to the Bensons. They stole her. And now they've decided that Daisy needs a little brother or sister. D. S. Nathan Cody is about to face his darkest and most terrifying case yet.....
I have never, ever, held my breath as many times as I did when reading "Don't Make A Sound". I was so engrossed in it, I truly felt I was in the bedroom with the girls, the tense atmosphere, the constant dread of the bolts being pulled back - just pure fear! My nerves were shredded by the end of the book but quite sad I'd finished it as I'd enjoyed it so much. It may well be a cliche but this book was totally unputdownable. David Jackson is a fantastic writer, has an intelligent and creative imagination and knows exactly what the readers wants in a crime book that keeps the reader engrossed in fear and trepidation. The twists and turns were phenomenal and the TOTALLY unexpected ending - oh my! I really didn't know what to think of it, I was just so stunned. Excellence and originality in its finest form.
"Don't Make A Sound" is the third in the DS Nathan Cody series and my first time reading any of them. There is plenty of information in this book to bring you up to date with the series but I would certainly be interested in reading the first two purely for enjoyment because if they are as intense and fabulously written as this one, they too will be fantastic reads.
5 stars and then some!!!!!
The blurb -
Meet the Bensons. A pleasant enough couple. They keep themselves to themselves. They wash their car, mow their lawn and pass the time of day with their neighbours. And they have a beautiful little girl called Daisy. There's just one problem. Daisy doesn't belong to the Bensons. They stole her. And now they've decided that Daisy needs a little brother or sister. D. S. Nathan Cody is about to face his darkest and most terrifying case yet.....
I have never, ever, held my breath as many times as I did when reading "Don't Make A Sound". I was so engrossed in it, I truly felt I was in the bedroom with the girls, the tense atmosphere, the constant dread of the bolts being pulled back - just pure fear! My nerves were shredded by the end of the book but quite sad I'd finished it as I'd enjoyed it so much. It may well be a cliche but this book was totally unputdownable. David Jackson is a fantastic writer, has an intelligent and creative imagination and knows exactly what the readers wants in a crime book that keeps the reader engrossed in fear and trepidation. The twists and turns were phenomenal and the TOTALLY unexpected ending - oh my! I really didn't know what to think of it, I was just so stunned. Excellence and originality in its finest form.
"Don't Make A Sound" is the third in the DS Nathan Cody series and my first time reading any of them. There is plenty of information in this book to bring you up to date with the series but I would certainly be interested in reading the first two purely for enjoyment because if they are as intense and fabulously written as this one, they too will be fantastic reads.
5 stars and then some!!!!!