Reviews

The Retreat by Sarah Pearse

klile's review

adventurous

3.75

books_inthewild's review

3.0

An isolated, remote island with a shady past. A storm blows in. A murderer is on the loose. Who…? And why?

I really enjoy an isolated setting- and a luxury retreat on a beautiful island was the perfect spot! I liked that this island had history, and it added to its spooky, ominous vibes.

I think I got lost in this story because there were too many characters, and they didn’t have the depth or distinctive characteristics to be able to remember them.

I guessed the motive pretty quickly, and suspected the “idea of the character”, so it did not come as a surprise when that was revealed. I think overall this one dragged on a little long- it could have had less characters, a few bigger WOW moments, and be a little less…. Complicated?

samkirkpatrixk1's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

readinggod33's review against another edition

5.0

Really chilling book to read looking forward to next book when it comes out

lanalou's review

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

amyguise's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

karissa_92's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

3.5

mqo001's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

rucsandra's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

thefxckingtwist's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

4.0