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ajnel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
One of the best whodunits of the year so far. The breadcrumbs are superbly placed and require a bit of thinking.
dpageteach00's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
paigedc's review against another edition
4.0
It’s so hard for a thriller to be 5 stars, but this one was good because it was mind-bending (who IS that woman? Is it his wife?) and compulsively readable (narrated by a character and an omniscient narrator in alternating chapters, when something happens, you HAVE to keep reading).
Andrew Mason is away on a fishing weekend with a buddy when his wife Brie disappears. He’s the prime suspect for a while, hounded by a detective and his sister-in-law, but Brie never turns up. Six years later, a woman who looks just like her appears at their former house, their grocery store, at her mother’s hospital, causing everyone to wonder what could have happened to Brie all those years ago and who this woman is now. In the interim, Andrew has gotten into a new (super complicated) relationship and tried to move on, but the past is only one not-so-dead wife away.
The plot is a touch convoluted with lots of supporting characters, motives, and drama, but you just have to keep reading to find out what will happen. There’s a bit of grit and gore in the end, if that’s not your thing, but it may “take your breath away” once or twice.
Andrew Mason is away on a fishing weekend with a buddy when his wife Brie disappears. He’s the prime suspect for a while, hounded by a detective and his sister-in-law, but Brie never turns up. Six years later, a woman who looks just like her appears at their former house, their grocery store, at her mother’s hospital, causing everyone to wonder what could have happened to Brie all those years ago and who this woman is now. In the interim, Andrew has gotten into a new (super complicated) relationship and tried to move on, but the past is only one not-so-dead wife away.
The plot is a touch convoluted with lots of supporting characters, motives, and drama, but you just have to keep reading to find out what will happen. There’s a bit of grit and gore in the end, if that’s not your thing, but it may “take your breath away” once or twice.
rainbow_narwhal's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
Good book. Easy read. Likeable main characters who are developed well
campreadkarin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
dom_tbrmenace's review against another edition
5.0
I tore through this in a few hours when the electricity was off. It was so twisty and turny. It kept me guessing and doubting everyone right up until the bitter end.
morethanmylupus's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
2.0
This one has such great reviews that I was expecting a riveting thriller. Instead, the plot was so unbelievably ludicrous that it almost felt farcical. I was happy when this was over.
nicolemardell's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
haritha4may's review against another edition
3.0
PLOT
Six years ago, Brie (Andrew's wife) disappeared while Andrew was on a fishing trip with his best friend Greg. Police suspect Andrew but couldn't build a case against him because of a lack of evidence. This leaves Andrew devastated and Andrew turns to Alcohol for comfort.
After six years,
Andrew got his life together after six 6 years and is now living with his girlfriend Jayne and her brother Tyler. Now a woman who has a striking resemblance to Brie appeared at Andrew's old address screaming "where is my house?" This raises a lot of questions Is this Brie? Can she be alive after all these years? If yes why did she not contact anyone? If not, who is this woman and why is she doing this and why now?
MY OPINION
LIKES
I liked how the story starts with the possibility of Brie still being alive after six years and acting as if she just stepped out of home for grocery shopping. This got me intrigued. I like that I couldn't guess the killer until the very end.
DISLIKES
I hate that this has too many unwanted characters. None of the twists stood out. The Killer's background story and their reason to kill.
Six years ago, Brie (Andrew's wife) disappeared while Andrew was on a fishing trip with his best friend Greg. Police suspect Andrew but couldn't build a case against him because of a lack of evidence. This leaves Andrew devastated and Andrew turns to Alcohol for comfort.
After six years,
Andrew got his life together after six 6 years and is now living with his girlfriend Jayne and her brother Tyler. Now a woman who has a striking resemblance to Brie appeared at Andrew's old address screaming "where is my house?" This raises a lot of questions Is this Brie? Can she be alive after all these years? If yes why did she not contact anyone? If not, who is this woman and why is she doing this and why now?
MY OPINION
LIKES
I liked how the story starts with the possibility of Brie still being alive after six years and acting as if she just stepped out of home for grocery shopping. This got me intrigued. I like that I couldn't guess the killer until the very end.
DISLIKES
I hate that this has too many unwanted characters. None of the twists stood out. The Killer's background story and their reason to kill.