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3.26 AVERAGE
3.26 AVERAGE
So this book took B.A Paris two years too write? Really? As much as I loved several of this authors other books this one just fails me.
This was supposed to be a thriller yet it was basically about whiney characters. This was definitely not a psychological thriller. No twists and turns. Yes there was some drama but that was it.
I love B.A. Paris’s books and I look forward to the next one.
This was supposed to be a thriller yet it was basically about whiney characters. This was definitely not a psychological thriller. No twists and turns. Yes there was some drama but that was it.
I love B.A. Paris’s books and I look forward to the next one.
This book would have been over in 50 pages if the husband and wife knew how to communicate. Even though Marnie has only a few lines, she is an abhorrent character. I can understand Livia not wanting to say anything about the situation considering the domino effect it would have caused. However, Livia seems to have a terrible habit of keeping secrets from Adam. The novel fell flat in my opinion.
This felt different than previous B.A. Paris books. Livia is throwing herself a huge 40th birthday party, with the cooperation of her husband. She has it in her head that she is owed this party because of her lack of a proper wedding. It was the beginning of my dislike for Livia - she's still holding onto her anger about her parents not supporting her when she became pregnant.unlikeable for me. She is understandably upset about her parents lack of support when she became pregnant, but honestly, it's been 20+ years, get some therapy, work through it.
Livia finds out a huge secret about her daughter, Marnie (currently studying overseas), she's got a secret love - I won't say who it is, it's too big of a spoiler, and she doesn't want her husband to find out, because Marnie is is his baby girl, who can do no wrong. Also pretty annoying, she keeps telling herself she wants to have one more happy night - even if it's with the person who betrayed her by sleeping with her daughter.
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Adam, the man who runs away and drives motorcycles dangerously, even though he has a family depending on him, decides to fly Marnie home in order to surprise her mom, although I didn't feel like this really mattered much to Livia. As they begin preparing for the party, Adam gets some terrifying news. But he doesn't want to worry Livia or ruin her party, so he keeps it to himself all day, while he tries to learn more about the situation. Ummm, once again, won't spoil, but I cannot possibly imagine keeping this news from my spouse for a minutes, much less hours.
Honestly, it was a good story about not good people. The problem was that it was pretty dark, and I didn't find myself caring about any of them, even in the face of tragedy. I feel like I was attending the longest party ever. I do understand an author not wanting to follow one formula, so I'll keep my eye out for the next book and see if pulls me back in like all of her other books.
Livia finds out a huge secret about her daughter, Marnie (currently studying overseas), she's got a secret love - I won't say who it is, it's too big of a spoiler, and she doesn't want her husband to find out, because Marnie is is his baby girl, who can do no wrong. Also pretty annoying, she keeps telling herself she wants to have one more happy night - even if it's with the person who betrayed her by sleeping with her daughter.
https://bit.ly/2ZK49wT
Adam, the man who runs away and drives motorcycles dangerously, even though he has a family depending on him, decides to fly Marnie home in order to surprise her mom, although I didn't feel like this really mattered much to Livia. As they begin preparing for the party, Adam gets some terrifying news. But he doesn't want to worry Livia or ruin her party, so he keeps it to himself all day, while he tries to learn more about the situation. Ummm, once again, won't spoil, but I cannot possibly imagine keeping this news from my spouse for a minutes, much less hours.
Honestly, it was a good story about not good people. The problem was that it was pretty dark, and I didn't find myself caring about any of them, even in the face of tragedy. I feel like I was attending the longest party ever. I do understand an author not wanting to follow one formula, so I'll keep my eye out for the next book and see if pulls me back in like all of her other books.
I don’t know how I feel about this one, but I definitely need something light hearted now.
I received a sample copy of this book @ no charge for my honest review.
I felt like the story was lacking. It seemed like there was a bigger buildup than necessary. It was a quick read however, I kept expecting more. I felt like the premise of the book was a little shallow.
I felt like the story was lacking. It seemed like there was a bigger buildup than necessary. It was a quick read however, I kept expecting more. I felt like the premise of the book was a little shallow.
Extremely disappointing. I’m not even sure why this was classified as a thriller. There weren’t any “edge of your seat” moments, nor were there any twist & turns.
This book was, simply, about terrible miscommunication. Quite frankly, it was almost absurd. I just cannot imagine being so hung up on a 40th birthday party (and planning it for 20 YEARS??!!!??) that I would keep something earth shattering from my husband- all in the name of being able to have one more fun time. Same thing for the husband- keeping something life-and-death from his wife, about their daughter, is ridiculous.
The marriage isn’t unhealthy nor is it twisted & dysfunctional. Their whole lives have just revolved around Livia getting her 40th birthday party. Weird.
I really liked Paris’s book, Behind Closed Doors, so that led me to want to read more. However, this book, as well as the last one I read by this author, Bring Her Back, were both only 2 ⭐️’s. Now wondering if I want to take a chance on a 4th….
This book was, simply, about terrible miscommunication. Quite frankly, it was almost absurd. I just cannot imagine being so hung up on a 40th birthday party (and planning it for 20 YEARS??!!!??) that I would keep something earth shattering from my husband- all in the name of being able to have one more fun time. Same thing for the husband- keeping something life-and-death from his wife, about their daughter, is ridiculous.
The marriage isn’t unhealthy nor is it twisted & dysfunctional. Their whole lives have just revolved around Livia getting her 40th birthday party. Weird.
I really liked Paris’s book, Behind Closed Doors, so that led me to want to read more. However, this book, as well as the last one I read by this author, Bring Her Back, were both only 2 ⭐️’s. Now wondering if I want to take a chance on a 4th….
Good page Turner, kept me hooked but the ending......I was hoping for a different outcome.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Это уже третья книга Б.Э. Пэрис и каждый раз это что-то новое, но всегда увлекательное чтение.
У Ливии, матери семейства, день рождение. 40 лет. Она организовывает праздник, который всегда хотела. Но уже полтора месяца она скрывает страшную тайну от мужа, которому боится рассказать. После этого пути назад не будет.
Адам, отец семейства, готовит сюрприз жене на торжество. И до последнего пытается уйти от назойливых плохих мыслей. Потому что, если это правда...это разрушит всю их семью. Но пусть Ливия в последний раз будет на седьмом небе от счастья. А после он ей все расскажет.
Я плакала на последних главах. Эти события не могут оставить равнодушными никого. Глупое стечение обстоятельств, трудности с признанием такой болючей правды. Семья, вот, что главное.
У Ливии, матери семейства, день рождение. 40 лет. Она организовывает праздник, который всегда хотела. Но уже полтора месяца она скрывает страшную тайну от мужа, которому боится рассказать. После этого пути назад не будет.
Адам, отец семейства, готовит сюрприз жене на торжество. И до последнего пытается уйти от назойливых плохих мыслей. Потому что, если это правда...это разрушит всю их семью. Но пусть Ливия в последний раз будет на седьмом небе от счастья. А после он ей все расскажет.
Я плакала на последних главах. Эти события не могут оставить равнодушными никого. Глупое стечение обстоятельств, трудности с признанием такой болючей правды. Семья, вот, что главное.
I confess I thought this book was a thriller....it was more of a contemporary book but it was very well done. I enjoyed the friend groups, the dynamic of the marriage and the way the characters were written flaws and all. Once I started reading it I couldnt put it down until I reached the end. I really really enjoyed the writing style.