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anyaemay's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book took me a few chapters to get into, but once I’d read a bit, I was completely gripped. I found myself asking lots of questions about how the characters could tie together, but once the book was on Part 2 and 3 I couldn’t put it down! The twists were fantastic and I would highly recommend this book! Stick with it and you won’t be disappointed
ruth_power's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Full of twists until the very last page. Takes a bit of time to get into but then I was hooked! Constantly changed my guess as to whodunnit!
revenant_tomato's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
chloerebecca974's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gwendolyne's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
The Dead Ex by Jane Corry is an absolutely spellbinding, suspenseful mystery.
Vicki Goudman is currently living along the coast in Penzance where she is getting her aromatherapy business off the ground. However, her quiet life is completely upended when Detective Inspector Gareth Vine and Sergeant Sarah Brown stop by and begin questioning her about her ex-husband, David. They have reason to believe Vicki might be involved in his perplexing disappearance two weeks earlier. Vicki, whose epilepsy sometimes leaves holes in her memory, is emphatic as she denies having seen him since their divorce several years earlier. Will Vicki's story hold up under police scrutiny?
Now in her mid forties, Vicki's life took a drastic turn following her marriage and divorce. She was blindsided and devastated by David's announcement he was in love with his assistant Tanya and wanted a divorce. Despite his callous treatment of her, Vicki still pines for him and she is edging up to stalking him with phone calls and revisiting places where they spent time together. She is very concerned about David's disappearance and she does herself no favors DI Pine with her evasive answers to his questions. Vicki is also less than forthcoming with her lawyer until her situation turns dire and she has no choice but to reveal the truth about her life before and after she married David.
A secondary story arc follows the poignant plight of eight year old Scarlet Darling and her mother Zelda. Scarlet's story begins in 2007 with Zelda manipulating her daughter into participating in very nefarious schemes. After Zelda is arrested, Scarlet is taken into care where her first placement proves to be quite damaging to the vulnerable young girl. Her next set of foster parents are absolutely wonderful but Scarlet's life-long loyalty to Zelda blinds her to truth about her mother's true nature.
A third story line introduces Helen Evans into the mix as she worms her way into David Goudman's orbit in the months preceding his disappearance. She obviously has an agenda as she hooks David then gradually begins reeling him in. But what possible reason could Helen have for inserting herself into his life? Is she somehow involved in what happened to David?
The Dead Ex is an engrossing mystery with a well-executed storyline. Curiosity about how these three very divergent story arcs intersect keep the pages turning at a furious clip. Jane Corry does an absolutely brilliant job keeping readers wondering how these seemingly unconnected women are linked with the events playing out in the present. With stunning twists and jaw-dropping turns, this clever mystery comes to an very thrilling conclusion. I highly recommend this suspenseful tale to fans of the genre.
The Dead Ex by Jane Corry is an absolutely spellbinding, suspenseful mystery.
Vicki Goudman is currently living along the coast in Penzance where she is getting her aromatherapy business off the ground. However, her quiet life is completely upended when Detective Inspector Gareth Vine and Sergeant Sarah Brown stop by and begin questioning her about her ex-husband, David. They have reason to believe Vicki might be involved in his perplexing disappearance two weeks earlier. Vicki, whose epilepsy sometimes leaves holes in her memory, is emphatic as she denies having seen him since their divorce several years earlier. Will Vicki's story hold up under police scrutiny?
Now in her mid forties, Vicki's life took a drastic turn following her marriage and divorce. She was blindsided and devastated by David's announcement he was in love with his assistant Tanya and wanted a divorce. Despite his callous treatment of her, Vicki still pines for him and she is edging up to stalking him with phone calls and revisiting places where they spent time together. She is very concerned about David's disappearance and she does herself no favors DI Pine with her evasive answers to his questions. Vicki is also less than forthcoming with her lawyer until her situation turns dire and she has no choice but to reveal the truth about her life before and after she married David.
A secondary story arc follows the poignant plight of eight year old Scarlet Darling and her mother Zelda. Scarlet's story begins in 2007 with Zelda manipulating her daughter into participating in very nefarious schemes. After Zelda is arrested, Scarlet is taken into care where her first placement proves to be quite damaging to the vulnerable young girl. Her next set of foster parents are absolutely wonderful but Scarlet's life-long loyalty to Zelda blinds her to truth about her mother's true nature.
A third story line introduces Helen Evans into the mix as she worms her way into David Goudman's orbit in the months preceding his disappearance. She obviously has an agenda as she hooks David then gradually begins reeling him in. But what possible reason could Helen have for inserting herself into his life? Is she somehow involved in what happened to David?
The Dead Ex is an engrossing mystery with a well-executed storyline. Curiosity about how these three very divergent story arcs intersect keep the pages turning at a furious clip. Jane Corry does an absolutely brilliant job keeping readers wondering how these seemingly unconnected women are linked with the events playing out in the present. With stunning twists and jaw-dropping turns, this clever mystery comes to an very thrilling conclusion. I highly recommend this suspenseful tale to fans of the genre.
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
4.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 3.5
Characters: 4.25
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 5
Writing Style: 4
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 4
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Audiobook Narration: 4
Overall: 4.28
Characters: 4.25
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 5
Writing Style: 4
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 4
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Audiobook Narration: 4
Overall: 4.28
nikkideeley's review against another edition
4.0
A good, twisty thriller that kept me engaged until the end. Everything came together really well, and it did have me guessing for most of the book!
katieeliza's review against another edition
4.0
With thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this - I felt like the characters were distinct well created and believable. The plot was well crafted. I loved the ending!
I really enjoyed this - I felt like the characters were distinct well created and believable. The plot was well crafted. I loved the ending!