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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
One of my favorite thriller endings are when we just don’t know how everyone’s lives will continue. This was so good and that ending has me a bit speechless. Lapena is becoming a favorite.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Excellent. I didn't guess who.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Quick read with unexpected twists.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
‘She Didn’t See If Coming’ by Shari Lapena is a breathtakingly twisty thriller that begins with Sam getting a call from his three year old daughter Clara’s daycare saying that his wife Bryden hasn’t arrived for pick-up. Soon, an investigation begins into her disappearance and everyone is a suspect…
It’s very hard to review this novel without giving things away - and per the title, it works best if you do NOT see some of the twists coming - but there were a few spoiler-free aspects I enjoyed:
- I was really gripped by some of the themes explored, including true crime message boards and the moral question of whether they help or hinder investigative work
- The variety of characters was intriguing, and each elicited sympathy and suspicion to some extent
- The relatively short chapters meant I absolutely raced through this book
- It had a satisfying ending for me, but left space for one almighty sting in its tail, which I loved!
This gets 4.5 stars from me and I absolutely recommend it to anyone who loves an unpredictable and gripping thriller! I’ve enjoyed other books by the author, but think this has become my favourite Shari Lapena novel.
It’s very hard to review this novel without giving things away - and per the title, it works best if you do NOT see some of the twists coming - but there were a few spoiler-free aspects I enjoyed:
- I was really gripped by some of the themes explored, including true crime message boards and the moral question of whether they help or hinder investigative work
- The variety of characters was intriguing, and each elicited sympathy and suspicion to some extent
- The relatively short chapters meant I absolutely raced through this book
- It had a satisfying ending for me, but left space for one almighty sting in its tail, which I loved!
This gets 4.5 stars from me and I absolutely recommend it to anyone who loves an unpredictable and gripping thriller! I’ve enjoyed other books by the author, but think this has become my favourite Shari Lapena novel.