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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
*The Thinnest Air* by Minka Kent, was a thrilling ride that kept me guessing until the very end. This book has unsuspecting plot that unravels in unexpected ways.
The story centers on the disappearance of Meredith Price, a wealthy young woman who vanishes without a trace. The narrative is split between Meredith's point of view before her disappearance and her sister Greer's investigation into what happened. This dual perspective adds depth to the story and keeps the tension high throughout.
Greer's character is particularly compelling. She's determined, resourceful, and deeply committed to finding her sister, no matter what it takes. I appreciated how Kent developed Greer, making her a relatable and strong protagonist. Her journey through the investigation is filled with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.
What I loved most about *The Thinnest Air* is how it keeps you guessing. The themes of family dynamics, secrets, and trust are woven seamlessly into the plot, adding an emotional layer to the suspense. Kent's writing is crisp and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the story. The ending tied up all the loose ends in a way that was both surprising and satisfying.
The story centers on the disappearance of Meredith Price, a wealthy young woman who vanishes without a trace. The narrative is split between Meredith's point of view before her disappearance and her sister Greer's investigation into what happened. This dual perspective adds depth to the story and keeps the tension high throughout.
Greer's character is particularly compelling. She's determined, resourceful, and deeply committed to finding her sister, no matter what it takes. I appreciated how Kent developed Greer, making her a relatable and strong protagonist. Her journey through the investigation is filled with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.
What I loved most about *The Thinnest Air* is how it keeps you guessing. The themes of family dynamics, secrets, and trust are woven seamlessly into the plot, adding an emotional layer to the suspense. Kent's writing is crisp and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the story. The ending tied up all the loose ends in a way that was both surprising and satisfying.
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
I was really nervous about starting this as I was told the ending was underwhelming, but I raced through this book and enjoyed the ending. It wasn’t some super shocking twist, but it was a great thriller with a solid ending.
dark
tense
medium-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
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay, I'm not one-starring this book because I thought it was all bad. At a technical level, the author did a good job. There were enough twists and turns and she threw in enough red herrings that I couldn't figure out exactly who the culprit was until late in the book. I was impressed by this aspect of the book, even though once all is revealed, this is a pretty stock thriller, the kind most thriller readers like myself have probably read a hundred times already.
However, the fact that I couldn't unravel the mystery early is really about all I liked about the book, which is why I gave it one star. I didn't like it. I had a lot of personal issues with it, mostly about the characters. I'll keep this spoiler-free, but I can't promise I won't give anything away.
Basically, every character in this book is problematic. That in and of itself isn't a bad thing. I am not of the "characters MUST be likable" school of thought. In fact, I sometimes find likable characters very grating indeed, so that wasn't my problem here. My problem here was I couldn't find anyone I really wanted to root for. Meredith comes across as the bimbo she's frequently accused of being, Greer is off-puttingly abrasive, their mother is about as stock as they come, and the male characters exhibit varying shades of assholery--except for Wade, which is interesting, since he exists only to be the mother's boyfriend of the moment.
As for Andrew, Ronan, and Harris, every single one of them is a douchebag in some way. Andrew is a flat-out abusive husband. He's controlling, manipulative, and cruel, and everyone who tells Meredith she should leave him is right on the money (hahaha, no pun intended!) Ronan is also all kinds of problematic, unable to take no for an answer and exhibiting plenty of warning flags from the get go. And for all Harris is supposed to be an enlightened poster boy for feminism, he's about as condescending as they come. I couldn't stand the way he treated Meredith, even if she gave him reason for it. His out and out disdain for her was just unacceptable, especially since Greer is supposedly so close with her sister.
I kept reading because, like I said, I couldn't figure out who the culprit was until I was almost at the end of the book. Otherwise, I would have dumped this book. I have no desire to spend a single additional moment with any of these characters.
However, the fact that I couldn't unravel the mystery early is really about all I liked about the book, which is why I gave it one star. I didn't like it. I had a lot of personal issues with it, mostly about the characters. I'll keep this spoiler-free, but I can't promise I won't give anything away.
Basically, every character in this book is problematic. That in and of itself isn't a bad thing. I am not of the "characters MUST be likable" school of thought. In fact, I sometimes find likable characters very grating indeed, so that wasn't my problem here. My problem here was I couldn't find anyone I really wanted to root for. Meredith comes across as the bimbo she's frequently accused of being, Greer is off-puttingly abrasive, their mother is about as stock as they come, and the male characters exhibit varying shades of assholery--except for Wade, which is interesting, since he exists only to be the mother's boyfriend of the moment.
As for Andrew, Ronan, and Harris, every single one of them is a douchebag in some way. Andrew is a flat-out abusive husband. He's controlling, manipulative, and cruel, and everyone who tells Meredith she should leave him is right on the money (hahaha, no pun intended!) Ronan is also all kinds of problematic, unable to take no for an answer and exhibiting plenty of warning flags from the get go. And for all Harris is supposed to be an enlightened poster boy for feminism, he's about as condescending as they come. I couldn't stand the way he treated Meredith, even if she gave him reason for it. His out and out disdain for her was just unacceptable, especially since Greer is supposedly so close with her sister.
I kept reading because, like I said, I couldn't figure out who the culprit was until I was almost at the end of the book. Otherwise, I would have dumped this book. I have no desire to spend a single additional moment with any of these characters.