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creaseinthespinebooks's review against another edition
4.0
I read A Tap On The Window awhile ago for something to read that was a thriller and after I saw this on The Globe and Mail Bestsellers I realized I havent reviewed this book yet.
The worst part about reading this book was that the story ends.It takes alot for me to get hooked and this was one that I did. So wonderfully written. Full of suspense and twists and turns at every turn. Definetely going to read more of his books and if they are anything likw this one He will be one of my top Thriller Authors.
The worst part about reading this book was that the story ends.It takes alot for me to get hooked and this was one that I did. So wonderfully written. Full of suspense and twists and turns at every turn. Definetely going to read more of his books and if they are anything likw this one He will be one of my top Thriller Authors.
radair's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
zoemig's review against another edition
4.0
A Tap on the Window by Linwood Barclay is the story of Private Investigator Cal Weaver, who features heavily in the Promise Falls series which I really enjoyed. This novel begins with Cal giving a ride to a teenage girl (who taps on his car window, hence the title) although the real story starts before that, with the drug-related death of his only child. While searching for answers, Cal gets tangled in an even bigger mystery, and the result will change his life forever.
I always enjoy Barclay's writing. His stories are well-told and the plots are carefully thought out. Although the beginning of A Tap on the Window is a bit predictable––of course something bad is going to happen if you're a middle aged man seen giving a ride to a teenage girl––there were plenty of twists jammed into the story as well. Since I had a vague idea of what happened to Cal's family from the Promise Falls book the ending was not a complete surprise, but I did enjoy the journey to get there and it was really interesting to have more backstory for this character and how he got to be the way he was in the Promise Falls series. Overall, A Tap on the Window is another enjoyable read from Barclay, whose books I will certainly continue to pick up in the future and highly recommend if you are looking for domestic and detective thrillers.
I always enjoy Barclay's writing. His stories are well-told and the plots are carefully thought out. Although the beginning of A Tap on the Window is a bit predictable––of course something bad is going to happen if you're a middle aged man seen giving a ride to a teenage girl––there were plenty of twists jammed into the story as well. Since I had a vague idea of what happened to Cal's family from the Promise Falls book the ending was not a complete surprise, but I did enjoy the journey to get there and it was really interesting to have more backstory for this character and how he got to be the way he was in the Promise Falls series. Overall, A Tap on the Window is another enjoyable read from Barclay, whose books I will certainly continue to pick up in the future and highly recommend if you are looking for domestic and detective thrillers.
claudetteb's review against another edition
5.0
Linwood Barclay just gets better and better. I really had trouble putting down this book! The pacing, the characters, the interesting twists to the story - just wanted to turn the pages!
jupitershallemerge's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
This was a bit slow for me on this read. Still good though
This was a bit slow for me on this read. Still good though
mindlps's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
starscattered's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tunesmithnw's review against another edition
4.0
I have read some of Barclay’s novels like the Promise Falls series that I had a hard time putting down. I’ve read others that were, in my opinion, just so-so. This novel, “A Tap on the Window,” falls into the first category. Captivating prose with completely unexpected twists and turns.