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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed reading this book HOWEVER the characters were very one dimensional and fairly unlikeable. There seem to be a lot of filler characters that add nothing to the plot or the reading experience. The series of twists were sort of predictable, especially the last ‘twist’ at the end.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i enjoyed this.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this book and did not expect the ending at all!
Note to self: NEVER rent out my house! Change all my keys and if anyone has a spare ask for it back! This is a classic your'e alone in the house but are you really? Did you lock that door, open that window or move that object? Has someone been here or is it all just your imagination? Elle is sure that someone is doing all these things to her but at the same time she has been under a lot of stress so it could all be in her head. This story is told in the present with glimpses back to Elles past where you are told about something that happened when she was a teen. It is also interspersed with glimpses of things through the perpetrators eyes as they are in her house. As the story progresses more of Elles secrets come out and you are given more reasons of why people could be doing this to her. While I did work out what was happening I didn't work it out too early on and there are enough red herrings that with each incident you realise it could be anyone.
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
This was a really strong thriller! I didn't expect the twists at all, I was constantly kept guessing. I really enjoyed reading from a writer's perspective and the setting of Cornwall where my family is from. Can't wait to read more from this author.
Lucy Clarke's fifth novel is a suspense-filled psychological thriller that introduces us to author Ellie Fielding. After the phenomenal and almost overnight success of her debut novel Ellie is living the dream - from her cliff-top house she posts regular social media updates showing the beautiful sea views from the perfect writing room that overlooks the sea. But how much of it is real? In fact, Ellie's husband has left the dream home that she can no longer afford and she has such severe writing block that her long-anticipated second novel is looking like it will never appear - and that means the huge advance from the publisher will need to be paid back. Bang goes the fantastic career, the house, the image - the lot.
While ignoring these worrying truths, Ellie heads off on a pre-arranged writing retreat, and to try and make a little extra cash, she decide to 'AirB&B' her home for the few weeks she will be away in France. When she comes back things feel odd…and she can't quite put her finger on why. From this point, things get weird and Ellie, trapped in a nightmare that she doesn't understand, begins to get increasingly paranoid. There were a few things that happened that seemed unlikely and a few too many red herrings for my liking - but on the whole, the plot is well written and the reveal was clever and surprising.
While ignoring these worrying truths, Ellie heads off on a pre-arranged writing retreat, and to try and make a little extra cash, she decide to 'AirB&B' her home for the few weeks she will be away in France. When she comes back things feel odd…and she can't quite put her finger on why. From this point, things get weird and Ellie, trapped in a nightmare that she doesn't understand, begins to get increasingly paranoid. There were a few things that happened that seemed unlikely and a few too many red herrings for my liking - but on the whole, the plot is well written and the reveal was clever and surprising.
dark
mysterious
slow-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:
Yes
- has a very boring twist
- main character is very unlikeable and continuously does stupid things to drive the plot forward
- main character is very unlikeable and continuously does stupid things to drive the plot forward
I actually skim read this which I never do. Unlikable characters and guessed very early on who the 'bad guy' was. Wish I'd just read the last chapter and been done with it!