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wolfsonarchitect's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-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
4.0
I enjoyed this book both for the plot and some of the interesting characters. Granted the opening premise of a male artist meeting teenage girls is creepy. I appreciated that one of the protagonists had rheumatoid arthritis so her life long suffering was an added layer to the other events in her life.
barkersumpter's review against another edition
3.0
This book took an awfully long time to set up the last few chapters. I would have liked less lead-in and more about the "after." Still, enjoyed it and might recommend it to someone interested in art.
jesslolsen's review against another edition
3.0
A 3 star rating sounds too harsh, but I can't quite make myself commit to 4 stars, so 3.5 it is.
The story was intriguing and engaging enough to make me want to keep reading until the end, it was just that I was never really shocked enough by anything (I would call them 'plot bends' instead of 'plot twists'). It was extremely well written (see above quote, this is just one example) and a good display on how a decision can change the course of a persons life, but there was just something missing for me to consider this a great book rather than just a good book.
I found Alice to be a bit of a bore. I understand there was probably another side to her (i.e. that she showed the children in scouts) but you didn't really ever get to meet that side of Alice, only the whinging self-pitying cripple side of Alice.
It was a similar thing with Natalie - she was apparently so despicable and callous as a teenager and adult, but you never really found out how much until the end, you just had to trust the other characters opinion of her until then.
I loved how the story evolved through the different times, and how it was entwined with art. Overall I enjoyed it but would not recommend for anyone who loves their thriller novels fast paced.
The story was intriguing and engaging enough to make me want to keep reading until the end, it was just that I was never really shocked enough by anything (I would call them 'plot bends' instead of 'plot twists'). It was extremely well written (see above quote, this is just one example) and a good display on how a decision can change the course of a persons life, but there was just something missing for me to consider this a great book rather than just a good book.
I found Alice to be a bit of a bore. I understand there was probably another side to her (i.e. that she showed the children in scouts) but you didn't really ever get to meet that side of Alice, only the whinging self-pitying cripple side of Alice.
It was a similar thing with Natalie - she was apparently so despicable and callous as a teenager and adult, but you never really found out how much until the end, you just had to trust the other characters opinion of her until then.
I loved how the story evolved through the different times, and how it was entwined with art. Overall I enjoyed it but would not recommend for anyone who loves their thriller novels fast paced.
summerluvn78's review against another edition
3.0
The first chapter drew me in . . . about two sisters and their parents vacationing at a cabin on a lake one summer and the handsome artist, staying at a neighboring cabin.
The rest of the chapters go back and forth between
the past -- and the secrets that the sisters and their neighbor kept from each other . . .
and the present -- with 2 men trying to unravel the many secrets, neither of them is prepared for everything they find out. Every time I thought I had figured it all out, another secret was revealed.
The rest of the chapters go back and forth between
the past -- and the secrets that the sisters and their neighbor kept from each other . . .
and the present -- with 2 men trying to unravel the many secrets, neither of them is prepared for everything they find out. Every time I thought I had figured it all out, another secret was revealed.
artofreading2024's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of surprises in this one - just when I thought I had the plot figured out - another twist!
renatalynn's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure if it was the book or me, but I could not get into the book. I finished it but couldn't wait for it to be done. Just didn't like it. I guess you can't like every book you read. I would try another book by Tracy, I wouldn't give up on her.
icalyn_13's review against another edition
5.0
Picked this up from the library because I was drawn to the cover. Sad, I know. But the idea of a story coming together with so many pieces of the past was intriguing. I loved this book. Extremely well written, you feel like you are just outside the story, watching it unfold. The little twists and turns, pulling the past and present together was done beautifully.
I enjoyed this book immensely. Highly recommend.
I enjoyed this book immensely. Highly recommend.
kenzee06's review against another edition
5.0
*I won this book in a GoodReads first reads giveaway*
I thought this book was great. The story was well written, the characters were intriguing (though not always likable) and the plot had just enough twists to keep me reading. Can't wait to see what the author comes out with next.
I thought this book was great. The story was well written, the characters were intriguing (though not always likable) and the plot had just enough twists to keep me reading. Can't wait to see what the author comes out with next.
drjoannehill's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable story with an interesting side in the science of art detection and insurance work, if you like to learn about techie things like x-raying paintings to see what's underneath! The book is almost a detective story itself, but with a persisting sense that we don't quite have the full details or know quite what or who is being detected. Take home messages on the power of family (chosen or not), betrayal / secrecy and the importance of living your own life.
I won a copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway.
I won a copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway.