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3.29 AVERAGE
3.29 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked that the author didn't try to surprise the reader with a big twist. There was more of an unraveling of the story until everything was told. However, I think I'm done reading books where children get kidnapped.
There was no plot twist and the story was only just interesting enough to keep me reading.
3.5 - rounded up for the vast majority of this book which was good- ending was disappointing. I will read this author again.
Most mystery/thriller books that I have read are told from a police or detectives POV. What set this apart from the rest was the journalist angle and it was clear early on that the author had a lot of knowledge in this department. There is this tainted image that journalists carry as being the ‘bad guy’ in the investigation, being to persistent to get the story and sometimes they can come across quite bullish and aggressive. With this book we get a glimpse at a softer and more humane approach to getting a story, I liked Kate and the methods she used, she was a likeable character that clearly felt passionate about her job.
I enjoyed listening to Sparks side of the story as he investigated the case of missing Bella. He was determined to get to the bottom of the case, at whatever costs and it was refreshing to see a male lead allowing a case to consume his existence. Sparks showed his vulnerability and his softer side in how Bella’s case affected him which gave him more likeable qualities. I’d be interested to see how his professional relationship continues with Kate as I felt they made quite a good team.
Jeanie was an interesting character. I think Claire Corbett did a fantastic job at narrating her and giving her voice an edge that you’re not sure if you should trust. Something about Jeanie was off from the start and I wasn’t sure what it was. Could she simply be a housewife whose husband has betrayed her? Was she involved? Or is something more sinister at work? These were all questions I asked myself throughout the book and still didn’t know what to think until the final conclusion. It was clear from early on that Jeanie and Glen’s marriage wasn’t great and they certainly had some skeletons in their closet.
When the final conclusion came I must admit I felt a little let down as a reader. For me it didn’t pack the punch that I am used to with thrillers, instead it fell into the predictable category. I still enjoyed the listen and will continue to give the others in the series a go, fingers crossed the twists get better.
I enjoyed listening to Sparks side of the story as he investigated the case of missing Bella. He was determined to get to the bottom of the case, at whatever costs and it was refreshing to see a male lead allowing a case to consume his existence. Sparks showed his vulnerability and his softer side in how Bella’s case affected him which gave him more likeable qualities. I’d be interested to see how his professional relationship continues with Kate as I felt they made quite a good team.
Jeanie was an interesting character. I think Claire Corbett did a fantastic job at narrating her and giving her voice an edge that you’re not sure if you should trust. Something about Jeanie was off from the start and I wasn’t sure what it was. Could she simply be a housewife whose husband has betrayed her? Was she involved? Or is something more sinister at work? These were all questions I asked myself throughout the book and still didn’t know what to think until the final conclusion. It was clear from early on that Jeanie and Glen’s marriage wasn’t great and they certainly had some skeletons in their closet.
When the final conclusion came I must admit I felt a little let down as a reader. For me it didn’t pack the punch that I am used to with thrillers, instead it fell into the predictable category. I still enjoyed the listen and will continue to give the others in the series a go, fingers crossed the twists get better.
This book was good, it kept me interesting. Not much really happens overall but I still enjoyed it. It's not the best book I've read but I might eventually read more by this author.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
In Fiona Bartons "Die Witwe" geht es um einen aufsehenerregenden Entführungsfall, der ganz Großbritannien bewegt.
Fiona hat jung geheiratet und lebt seitdem mit ihrem Mann in einer zwar kinderlosen, aber dennoch glücklichen Ehe. Ihr Glück verblasst jedoch schlagartig, als Glen zum Hauptverdächtigen im Entführungsfall der zweijährigen Bella wird. Selbstverständlich weiß Fiona, dass ihr Mann zu so einer Schandtat niemals fähig wäre und steht in dieser schweren Zeit zu ihm. Im Laufe der Ermittlungen muss sie sich jedoch eingestehen, dass sie ihren Mann vielleicht doch nicht so gut kennt, wie sie immer gedacht hat...
"Die Witwe" ist ein Spannungsroman, der einen Zeitraum von etwa vier Jahren überspannt und mehreren Charakteren folgt.
Besonders gut gefällt mir an diesem Roman, dass man nicht nur die Ermittler bei der Arbeit sieht, sondern auch mitbekommt, welchen Einfluss das Verbrechen auf die Menschen rundherum hat. Außerdem finde ich toll, wie realistisch die Sensationslust der Presse dargestellt wird.
Weniger begeistert bin ich von der Protagonistin, da ich sie für eine sehr schwache Persönlichkeit halte, die sich zu sehr über ihren Mann definiert und oft keine eigene Meinung zu haben scheint.
Ich empfehle "Die Witwe" LeserInnen von Spannungsromanen ohne allzu graphische Details und Fans von "The Girl on the Train" und "Locked in".
Fiona hat jung geheiratet und lebt seitdem mit ihrem Mann in einer zwar kinderlosen, aber dennoch glücklichen Ehe. Ihr Glück verblasst jedoch schlagartig, als Glen zum Hauptverdächtigen im Entführungsfall der zweijährigen Bella wird. Selbstverständlich weiß Fiona, dass ihr Mann zu so einer Schandtat niemals fähig wäre und steht in dieser schweren Zeit zu ihm. Im Laufe der Ermittlungen muss sie sich jedoch eingestehen, dass sie ihren Mann vielleicht doch nicht so gut kennt, wie sie immer gedacht hat...
"Die Witwe" ist ein Spannungsroman, der einen Zeitraum von etwa vier Jahren überspannt und mehreren Charakteren folgt.
Besonders gut gefällt mir an diesem Roman, dass man nicht nur die Ermittler bei der Arbeit sieht, sondern auch mitbekommt, welchen Einfluss das Verbrechen auf die Menschen rundherum hat. Außerdem finde ich toll, wie realistisch die Sensationslust der Presse dargestellt wird.
Weniger begeistert bin ich von der Protagonistin, da ich sie für eine sehr schwache Persönlichkeit halte, die sich zu sehr über ihren Mann definiert und oft keine eigene Meinung zu haben scheint.
Ich empfehle "Die Witwe" LeserInnen von Spannungsromanen ohne allzu graphische Details und Fans von "The Girl on the Train" und "Locked in".