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lisakerd's review against another edition
3.0
I loved The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth, but like her book The Mother-in-Law, this book was just ok. The first half was compelling enough, leaving enough mystery to make you want to keep reading. But then the storyline plateaued and I lost interest in the plot. I found the end anticlimactic and disappointing.
Also, it seems tactless in this day and age to sensationalize mental illness as a fearful aspect of an antagonist—which works to persist stigma instead of fight it.
Received ARC from NetGalley.
Also, it seems tactless in this day and age to sensationalize mental illness as a fearful aspect of an antagonist—which works to persist stigma instead of fight it.
Received ARC from NetGalley.
michellegraham's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dowryofbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I was expecting more thrills and less family drama so I guess this one is a me problem. I think I could have enjoyed it more if Pippa and Amanda had been more compelling characters to follow but I couldn't really care about them or their marriages. The husband drama just didn't do it for me.
alexpetersen's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ahoydanielle's review against another edition
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
3.0
maddyschue's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
2.5 stars
This was an intriguing book. I really liked the setting of the beautiful sounding beach town, and initially the book had some good suspense going. But it ended up being quite disappointing for me because I’m not a big fan of everything ending up being essentially a misunderstanding.
This was an intriguing book. I really liked the setting of the beautiful sounding beach town, and initially the book had some good suspense going. But it ended up being quite disappointing for me because I’m not a big fan of everything ending up being essentially a misunderstanding.
spatterson12's review against another edition
4.0
I've been picking up and stopping a lot of books lately, but this one I couldn't put down. Definitely perfect for a long weekend if you're looking for a read that will keep you guessing the whole time.
We have dual timelines with alternating perspectives taking us to the past, present, and after life. I really appreciated how unpredictable this venture was.
I did question whether Amanda's (after) could be considered (now) since it was happening in real time along with Pippa's.
TW: Suicide, suicidal ideation, mental illness, mental illness misdiagnosis, postpartum depression
Pippa and her husband Gabe have recently moved from the city to start a quieter life with their two daughters. Within their first year they've realized that making this move has ultimately saved the lives of several people within their community as they live near a cliff that people often jump from. They keep an eye on the cliff, and when they notice someone alone near the edge, they contact the police and begin support tactics to encourage the individual to stay in place and get help.
This process has worked every time, until one night a woman falls to her death. Pippa is trying to make heads of what she saw, because Gabe's stance and the woman's identity tell a different story than the one reported to the police.
We have dual timelines with alternating perspectives taking us to the past, present, and after life. I really appreciated how unpredictable this venture was.
I did question whether Amanda's (after) could be considered (now) since it was happening in real time along with Pippa's.
TW: Suicide, suicidal ideation, mental illness, mental illness misdiagnosis, postpartum depression
Pippa and her husband Gabe have recently moved from the city to start a quieter life with their two daughters. Within their first year they've realized that making this move has ultimately saved the lives of several people within their community as they live near a cliff that people often jump from. They keep an eye on the cliff, and when they notice someone alone near the edge, they contact the police and begin support tactics to encourage the individual to stay in place and get help.
This process has worked every time, until one night a woman falls to her death. Pippa is trying to make heads of what she saw, because Gabe's stance and the woman's identity tell a different story than the one reported to the police.
mersh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
2.5
So many good reviews and here I am... thinking why I did not enjoy is as much as everyone else.
I guess it was the Ending and Reveal for me that felt like.. huh, ok, that’s it?
Or domestic suspense isn't just one of my go-to genre.
I guess it was the Ending and Reveal for me that felt like.. huh, ok, that’s it?
Or domestic suspense isn't just one of my go-to genre.
katephilp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide