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mum2harry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tamara_danielle's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
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
2.5
kitkat175's review
3.0
To be honest I quite liked this story and there two parallels, it was very entertaining read. Some bits of the book were confusing and a little bit hard to follow but after a while I got it and it was an easy read. I love the history that they told of tall chimneys, it was interesting and memorizing throughout the whole book. I can see when some people find this book boring, but to be honest I found this book so interesting. The World War 2 story was so sad and the fact that her son came back even though she thought that her son was gone, was a turn I was not expecting, it was sad how he turned out like his dad because of the War that went on and that he participated in. When she admitted what happened the night of the murder was crazy, and the fact that the jury did not find her guilty was even crazier. I think the audiobook made this better and I felt more interested to read it. This book was strange and twisty but also very entertaining. I know some people don't like World War 2 fictions but I really enjoyed this one and how the story was told. I don't think I would classify this as a thriller maybe a mystery but not a thriller. Also the whole trial was also crazy and interesting. Her step brother was crazy and how could you be in love with your step sister, that's just gross. This book was entertaining and a great listen, I might try and pick up more books by this author in the future.
charlihammond's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advance copy to review.
This book did not go anywhere I thought it would. I didn't realise it was in part a historical drama set during WW2.
The writing is great and easy to read. It's set in dual times from the present to during the war. I really liked the main characters from both time periods Nancy and Elizabeth. They both shared a lot of commonality.
If you like a dual time book based on WW2 then this is for you.
Sadly it wasn't at all what I expected and don't feel that the blurb really explains what the story will be based upon as I was expecting a thrilling/suspense book. 3.5 stars based on this.
This book did not go anywhere I thought it would. I didn't realise it was in part a historical drama set during WW2.
The writing is great and easy to read. It's set in dual times from the present to during the war. I really liked the main characters from both time periods Nancy and Elizabeth. They both shared a lot of commonality.
If you like a dual time book based on WW2 then this is for you.
Sadly it wasn't at all what I expected and don't feel that the blurb really explains what the story will be based upon as I was expecting a thrilling/suspense book. 3.5 stars based on this.
mansonmichelle12's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
robertjackson's review against another edition
4.0
This book certainly did not disappoint. It started off in such a way that I was on high alert from being scared as I turned the pages. This is very unusual for me.
The plot is really 3 stories in one crafted carefully by the author.
First there is the main one - a woman with issues returns to where she she grew up - intending to perhaps get a fresh start and a bit of peace. The second plot-line is a murder story and you must wonder who really did the murders? I found that challenging enough! The third is a wartime 'yarn' that smoothly links to the present day.
All in all a very cleverly constructed book that provides so many elements of entertainment.
The plot is really 3 stories in one crafted carefully by the author.
First there is the main one - a woman with issues returns to where she she grew up - intending to perhaps get a fresh start and a bit of peace. The second plot-line is a murder story and you must wonder who really did the murders? I found that challenging enough! The third is a wartime 'yarn' that smoothly links to the present day.
All in all a very cleverly constructed book that provides so many elements of entertainment.
brubin's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5