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nix_jinx's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Daphne is still recovering from a terrible case and is currently on bereavement leave. Struggling to stay out of her head, she is quickly pulled into another case by her boyfriend and head of Baltimore’s Violent Crimes Enforcement Team, Joseph.
Daphne is instantly drawn to this traumatized and scared little girl. She reminds Daphne of herself when she was a child and witnessed something horrible. Trying to get the girl to open up, Daphne suggests she visit her farm for some equine therapy. It works like a charm and with the help of Daphne’s colleagues; this brave little girl breaks her silence.
Karen Rose is quickly becoming one of my very favorite authors. Her suspenseful storytelling always has me holding my breath. Her characters are well-developed and her villains are always meticulously diabolical. This is an excellent, quick read for anyone looking for a new romantic suspense author.
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
Daphne is instantly drawn to this traumatized and scared little girl. She reminds Daphne of herself when she was a child and witnessed something horrible. Trying to get the girl to open up, Daphne suggests she visit her farm for some equine therapy. It works like a charm and with the help of Daphne’s colleagues; this brave little girl breaks her silence.
Karen Rose is quickly becoming one of my very favorite authors. Her suspenseful storytelling always has me holding my breath. Her characters are well-developed and her villains are always meticulously diabolical. This is an excellent, quick read for anyone looking for a new romantic suspense author.
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
xabbeylongx's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Spoilers Ahead: So I didn’t realise it was a novella until after I bought it, and I must say, I haven’t read one before, so it has been an experience. I thought the pacing in this was really off, just because it went so fast, but that is the point of a novella so I can understand it - however, it’s not for me. The ending I thought was really abrupt, and it all felt rushed, and took the excitement away from it. The plot itself was really interesting, and I think it would have done well as a novel, but nonetheless, I’d say it’s a book that would be good to read on journeys, or just in one sitting.
seddso's review against another edition
3.0
Read this book in an hour. Have never read a novella before so had no idea how a short story pans out. This was ok, good plot and good writing style, but think I'll stick to full length books from now on.
alexandratheroux's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
3.0
Short and sweet story following the aftermath of Daphne and Joseph's book.
inesbeato's review against another edition
3.0
Este pequeno ebook foi lançado no mês passado mas só agora me apercebi da sua existência. Karen Rose é a minha autora de policiais preferida e portanto não poderia deixar de prestar atenção a este Broken Silence, que veio finalizar verdadeiramente a história de Daphne e Joseph, protagonistas da última obra de Rose, "Did you miss me?".
O livro é muito pequeno e não transporta uma história com a profundidade do costume, mas cumpre bem o seu propósito de colocar um ponto final no livro anterior, que havia ficado um tanto ou quanto inacabado.
O livro é muito pequeno e não transporta uma história com a profundidade do costume, mas cumpre bem o seu propósito de colocar um ponto final no livro anterior, que havia ficado um tanto ou quanto inacabado.
seddso's review against another edition
3.0
Read this book in an hour. Have never read a novella before so had no idea how a short story pans out. This was ok, good plot and good writing style, but think I'll stick to full length books from now on.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
State Attorney Daphne Montgomery's been sidelined since the traumatic events involving her childhood abductor. When a six-year old girl is found near two dead people who are suspected to be her parents, FBI Agent Joseph Carter thinks Daphne is the ideal person to help the child find her voice.
This is a really short story but it most certainly delivers. The mystery is interesting and it was nice getting more of Daphne and Joseph. It wasn't predictable and I hadn't a clue until all was revealed. Well done.
This is a really short story but it most certainly delivers. The mystery is interesting and it was nice getting more of Daphne and Joseph. It wasn't predictable and I hadn't a clue until all was revealed. Well done.