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2.93 AVERAGE
2.93 AVERAGE
Labeled a thriller. Not a thriller. Not even suspenseful. I...don’t care about these people.
I really enjoyed Strawser's last novel Not That I Could Tell. I am a fan of domestic/neighborhood thrillers and I looked forward to this one because it was following a similar kind of premise. With a plot following the relationship of two girlfriends and what happened after a video chat goes wrong I was hoping for a dramatic read. This ended up being much less of a thriller and more of a mystery that wasn't very fast paced. I was very interested in what was going on for the first half of the book but after that it kind of fell flat for me. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review this novel! I had heard about Jessica Strawser's books, and was excited to land a copy of her latest.
The first few chapters of Forget You Know Me had me hooked...there was a lot of suspense and intrigue toward what may unfold. Molly is home alone with her children when a masked intruder enters the house, and her best friend Liza witnesses his entry, fearing for her best friend's life.
The book centers on the mystery surrounding the masked man's identity, and leaves the reader with many possible theories of who would want to spook or harm Molly. The main plot is interwoven with the emotional repercussions of tested relationships, however the unsolved break-in has a way of repairing some of the relationships between the main characters.
I found the beginning and end of the novel strong and exciting, however I lost interest during parts of the rest of the story. I did enjoy Strawser's strong writing and rich character development. Some of the storyline with Toby left me confused, especially Molly's plot to get involved with her husband's work troubles. Ultimately, the main characters were unlikeable through most of the book. Their thoughts and actions painted them as selfish - this made it hard to sympathize with their troubles.
Overall, an entertaining and satisfying read!
The first few chapters of Forget You Know Me had me hooked...there was a lot of suspense and intrigue toward what may unfold. Molly is home alone with her children when a masked intruder enters the house, and her best friend Liza witnesses his entry, fearing for her best friend's life.
The book centers on the mystery surrounding the masked man's identity, and leaves the reader with many possible theories of who would want to spook or harm Molly. The main plot is interwoven with the emotional repercussions of tested relationships, however the unsolved break-in has a way of repairing some of the relationships between the main characters.
I found the beginning and end of the novel strong and exciting, however I lost interest during parts of the rest of the story. I did enjoy Strawser's strong writing and rich character development. Some of the storyline with Toby left me confused, especially Molly's plot to get involved with her husband's work troubles. Ultimately, the main characters were unlikeable through most of the book. Their thoughts and actions painted them as selfish - this made it hard to sympathize with their troubles.
Overall, an entertaining and satisfying read!
The ending?? So many holes in the story and so many questions. I really didn’t like how the author left so many unanswered questions. Felt like she didn’t know the answers either and just ended the book.
This book read fine...but it definitely was not the thriller I was expecting. Probably good for a beach read.
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes