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kaitlynraew's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
2.75
nighthawk's review against another edition
4.0
I don't remember when I've been so disturbed by a book.
wordnerdy's review against another edition
3.0
http://wordnerdy.blogspot.com/2016/04/2016-book-73.html
Millet's latest (after the stellar Mermaids in Paradise) is another slightly off-kilter but enjoyable story. This one feels much more like a thriller--it centers on a woman and her daughter who are on the run from her sociopathic husband, who has no interest in them--but now that he's launching a political career, needs them back in his life. There is also a sort of mystical overlay, which I found really interesting. The tension ramps up nicely, but I found the end kind of anti-climactic after all the build-up. I did like the sense of paranoia that imbues everything, I think I just wanted the end to feel a little bit bigger. Still a great book and obviously great writing. B+.
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A review copy was provided by the publisher. This book will be released on May 3rd.
Millet's latest (after the stellar Mermaids in Paradise) is another slightly off-kilter but enjoyable story. This one feels much more like a thriller--it centers on a woman and her daughter who are on the run from her sociopathic husband, who has no interest in them--but now that he's launching a political career, needs them back in his life. There is also a sort of mystical overlay, which I found really interesting. The tension ramps up nicely, but I found the end kind of anti-climactic after all the build-up. I did like the sense of paranoia that imbues everything, I think I just wanted the end to feel a little bit bigger. Still a great book and obviously great writing. B+.
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A review copy was provided by the publisher. This book will be released on May 3rd.
alsmilesalot's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn't expecting the sci-fi(ish)/paranormal aspect of this story which, to me, was more significant even than the suspense and thriller of being on the run. Unfortunately, it's the part I didn't enjoy.
Perhaps I would have enjoyed this more if I had realized that. I do like the two main characters (Anna (who isn't a completely reliable narrator) and her daughter Lena.
The writing is solid and interesting-I may read more of the author to see what's the what with her writing and
Perhaps I would have enjoyed this more if I had realized that. I do like the two main characters (Anna (who isn't a completely reliable narrator) and her daughter Lena.
The writing is solid and interesting-I may read more of the author to see what's the what with her writing and
howkan9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
anitagrendell's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like it was 2 or even 3 different stories kind of thrown together.
auroravelz's review against another edition
I read this book and I have no idea what it's about. I have no clue how the different threads relate to one another, how the husband could do what he did (was that explained and I missed it). The individual plot lines are interesting enough but they don't come together nicely and it's hard to see how each is essential to telling the story.
karral's review against another edition
DNF Page 50. I couldn't even make it past page 50.
I was bored and frankly, it made me angry to read. I just didn't have it in me to continue.
The writing was too flowery for my taste, but that's my personal preference. It was distracting and I couldn't focus on the plot. Even though the first 50 pages held so little plot, I wanted to claw my eyes out.
I also didn't like the lack of dialogue. I like conversations to be taking place in my books. Not boring retrospective paragraphs about characters that are already boring to be begin with. I found the main character, Anna, to be extremely bland and one dimensional. I just didn't like her. The religious overtones pushed me over the edge. Just, no.
The entire book screamed pretentious to me and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. What I was looking for was a thriller with other interesting elements (like the voices the main character was experiencing), but I just found myself wishing I was reading something else.
I was bored and frankly, it made me angry to read. I just didn't have it in me to continue.
The writing was too flowery for my taste, but that's my personal preference. It was distracting and I couldn't focus on the plot. Even though the first 50 pages held so little plot, I wanted to claw my eyes out.
I also didn't like the lack of dialogue. I like conversations to be taking place in my books. Not boring retrospective paragraphs about characters that are already boring to be begin with. I found the main character, Anna, to be extremely bland and one dimensional. I just didn't like her. The religious overtones pushed me over the edge. Just, no.
The entire book screamed pretentious to me and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. What I was looking for was a thriller with other interesting elements (like the voices the main character was experiencing), but I just found myself wishing I was reading something else.