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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
More of a 3.5 than a 3, but rounding down.
I'm always gripped by Lisa Jewells writing, her characters are so vibrant, and you're instantly pulled into their chaotic lives. This was no exception, and it was fun revisiting these characters for a 2nd time.
However, with the first installment of 16 Cheyne Walks tale of woe, I found it more creepy, fresh, and thoroughly captivating. I was still a fan here in round 2 (and it's nice to see some happy endings play out) but I just don't feel a sequel was necessary...
Rachels story was intriguing, and I very much liked her characters story arc, but other than fleshing out the book a bit - I'm not sure she really fits here. And honestly, how likely is it that she'd be in her ex-hubbies French holiday home, at the exact moment his other ex-wife has murdered him?
Things like this, that mildly irked me before (such as conveniently waltzing between countries on fake passports) are at play again. It simply cannot be that easy. I understand with thrillers you suspend a certain amount of belief, but I can't help but be bothered when
I'm always gripped by Lisa Jewells writing, her characters are so vibrant, and you're instantly pulled into their chaotic lives. This was no exception, and it was fun revisiting these characters for a 2nd time.
However, with the first installment of 16 Cheyne Walks tale of woe, I found it more creepy, fresh, and thoroughly captivating. I was still a fan here in round 2 (and it's nice to see some happy endings play out) but I just don't feel a sequel was necessary...
Rachels story was intriguing, and I very much liked her characters story arc, but other than fleshing out the book a bit - I'm not sure she really fits here. And honestly, how likely is it that she'd be in her ex-hubbies French holiday home, at the exact moment his other ex-wife has murdered him?
Things like this, that mildly irked me before (such as conveniently waltzing between countries on fake passports) are at play again. It simply cannot be that easy
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to track down a relative stranger in ChicagoSpoiler
everything wrapped up super neatly, and everyone gets away with murder ? Like literally 2x totally separate murders... In 2x totally separate countries, with their own supposedly thorough investigations, and they both close out neatly? It's OK because ultimately you're genuinely rooting for these characters (plus the murdered characters are arseholes), but it just seems too convenient.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
3.5 stars. Wasn’t a bad book, pretty okay for a sequel. But the twists weren’t anything like the first. First few pages were a little confusing because it starts with different characters with their storyline then it brings in the old ones. I like that it’s from different characters POV. I caught on quickly how the new characters tied in with the old. At times I did feel like this book repeated a lot of what happened in the first and that made it feel like filler. However, I really enjoyed the ending and how the author gave this family a happily ever after. I’m wondering if she’s going to have another book since it leaves on a cliff hanger ?
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
I liked better than the first but sometimes the British and American words don’t match. I’ve never heard an American say “I collected him at the airport” So little things like that bug me. But over all I did enjoy the book. The jumping dates can be confusing but I caught on after reading a while. 3.5 ⭐️
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes