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ettaenni's review against another edition
4.0
Graham Catton oli arvostettu kirjallisuuden professori, isä ja aviomies, joka löydettiin kymmenen vuotta sitten murhattuna sängystään. Vaimo Hannah Catton ei omien sanojensa mukaan muista murhayöstä mitään ja lopulta teosta tuomitaan vähäisin perustein Mike Philips, perheelle tuntematon mies.
Kymmenen vuotta myöhemmin toimittaja Anna Byers tarttuu tapaukseen tunnetussa true crime -podcastissaan, joka on ennenkin saanut tuomioita muutettua ja suljettuja tapauksia avattua uudelleen. Kuka todella tappoi Graham Cattonin ja miksi? Eikö Hannah tosiaan muista yöstä mitään?
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Tää oli niin mukaansatempaava kirja! Koko kirjan ajan rakennetaan epäilystä ja jännitystä tekijästä ja murhan tapahtumien kulusta. Ja mitä pidemmälle mennään, sitä epäluotettavammalle kertoja alkaakin tuntua. Kuka on oikeessa?
Kymmenen vuotta myöhemmin toimittaja Anna Byers tarttuu tapaukseen tunnetussa true crime -podcastissaan, joka on ennenkin saanut tuomioita muutettua ja suljettuja tapauksia avattua uudelleen. Kuka todella tappoi Graham Cattonin ja miksi? Eikö Hannah tosiaan muista yöstä mitään?
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Tää oli niin mukaansatempaava kirja! Koko kirjan ajan rakennetaan epäilystä ja jännitystä tekijästä ja murhan tapahtumien kulusta. Ja mitä pidemmälle mennään, sitä epäluotettavammalle kertoja alkaakin tuntua. Kuka on oikeessa?
anna93_'s review against another edition
2.0
book of two halves!
Unfortunately, I found the first half of this book really difficult to get through. The second half picked up considerably.
The book tells the story of a woman who's husband was murdered and she doesn't remember anything about it. A true crime podcast starts that talks about the case and seems to convince all of Twitter that she did it.
The story then progresses with her being 'haunted' by him and slowly losing her mind. This is what makes it difficult to read, as she rambles and repeats a lot of things. It begins to pick up pace after 'episode 5'.
I'm glad I persevered with the book to find out what exactly happened to Graham, her husband.
Unfortunately, I found the first half of this book really difficult to get through. The second half picked up considerably.
The book tells the story of a woman who's husband was murdered and she doesn't remember anything about it. A true crime podcast starts that talks about the case and seems to convince all of Twitter that she did it.
The story then progresses with her being 'haunted' by him and slowly losing her mind. This is what makes it difficult to read, as she rambles and repeats a lot of things. It begins to pick up pace after 'episode 5'.
I'm glad I persevered with the book to find out what exactly happened to Graham, her husband.
stabaquail's review against another edition
2.0
This book is so repetitive throughout, with so little happening. It’s a neverending cycle of people wondering if she killed her husband, her wondering if her fiance and daughter think she killed her husband, her flashing back to her husband being a dick, and then her lying to her fiance a bunch and overall making herself seem more suspicious. I did predict the big twist for the most part so, while the end was more interesting, it still wasn’t that redeeming. I only give 1 star to books I really hate, so this gets 2 stars for just being boring.
Also, while I won’t mark the book down for this since it’s not the author’s fault, the audiobook was not....great. The narrator of the audiobook is fine when she’s narrating the main character, but her male character voices are comically low pitched, like when I’m trying to imitate a bear, the podcast host sounds like an old British witch, and Darcy’s voice is just insanely irritating. It was a little distracting, since it sounded more like she was making fun of the characters rather than reading a book about actual murder.
Also, while I won’t mark the book down for this since it’s not the author’s fault, the audiobook was not....great. The narrator of the audiobook is fine when she’s narrating the main character, but her male character voices are comically low pitched, like when I’m trying to imitate a bear, the podcast host sounds like an old British witch, and Darcy’s voice is just insanely irritating. It was a little distracting, since it sounded more like she was making fun of the characters rather than reading a book about actual murder.
purplepaste's review against another edition
4.0
I found this to be a very stressful read which gave me nightmares past the end of the book. The premise was interesting and there are loads of clues throughout the book. I just would not call this a "beach read" so much as a "prepare to clear your schedule" read.
dhall58's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
lit_with_leigh's review against another edition
4.0
Book outlet read #4 (see other reviews at bottom! I know ya wanna)
Writing: 4/5 | Plot: 4/5 | Ending: 2/5
THE PLOT
Hannah doesn't remember anything from the night her husband Graham died, but when Conviction, a popular true crime podcast, takes a deep dive into the case, Hannah's life is turned upside down.
MY (UNPOPULAR) OPINION
I recently made an Instagram reel (shameless plug) on books I loved that others didn't... and this book def joins that group.
I can totally see why others didn't enjoy it. I think this book was slotted into the wrong genre. This isn't really a thriller—it's a contemporary fiction with a contrived thriller-esque ending. If you're expects thrillz with a Z, this isn't the book for you. I enjoyed this because I didn't read it with my "thriller goggles" (aka expecting certain markers of the genre) but with my "contemporary goggles" instead. If I was wearing thriller goggles, my rating would've been lower for shizzle.
Possession explores abusive relationships (btw appreciate the "resources" at the end of the book), gaslighting, PTSD, and eating disorders. The writing is strong enough to tackle these subjects by taking you inside the mind of an intelligent women riddled with self-doubt and all-around confusion due to a traumatic upbringing and abusive relationship.
I also enjoyed seeing "the other side" of true crime podcasts. I don't listen to podcasts, although I've seen my fair share of true crime docs, but I (selfishly/naively) have never considered how it impacts those involved. I think there's a fine line between exposing innocence and then pointing a finger at another suspect for clicks. You can overturn a conviction without a new suspect, so drawing negative attention toward someone else is unnecessary, and in a world where anyone can say anything (as Katie Lowe deftly shows) this is dangerous.
ANYWAYZZZ BEING TOO SERIOUS GUYS so let's talk about that double pack of ass ending. I felt like this was an attempt to fit the book into the thriller genre. Out of nowhere we've got twists coming out the wazoo that make no sense. Contrasted against a serious and introspective novel, it felt cheap and random. The ending was some The Golden Couple shit. Sad face :(
All in all, I (controversially) enjoyed this book and the insights it provided... until that boo boo ending.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: great writing, well-paced with bite-sized chapters, introspective look at difficult topics and being on the receiving end of negative national attention
Cons: TERRIBLE, forced, cliche thriller ending that clashed with the vibez of the book, I wanna fight Sarah and Graham and Darren and... well EVERYONE but Hannah and Evie.
Book outlet reads
#1 - The Reunion
#2 - One Step Behind
#3 - The Scholar
Writing: 4/5 | Plot: 4/5 | Ending: 2/5
THE PLOT
Hannah doesn't remember anything from the night her husband Graham died, but when Conviction, a popular true crime podcast, takes a deep dive into the case, Hannah's life is turned upside down.
MY (UNPOPULAR) OPINION
I recently made an Instagram reel (shameless plug) on books I loved that others didn't... and this book def joins that group.
I can totally see why others didn't enjoy it. I think this book was slotted into the wrong genre. This isn't really a thriller—it's a contemporary fiction with a contrived thriller-esque ending. If you're expects thrillz with a Z, this isn't the book for you. I enjoyed this because I didn't read it with my "thriller goggles" (aka expecting certain markers of the genre) but with my "contemporary goggles" instead. If I was wearing thriller goggles, my rating would've been lower for shizzle.
Possession explores abusive relationships (btw appreciate the "resources" at the end of the book), gaslighting, PTSD, and eating disorders. The writing is strong enough to tackle these subjects by taking you inside the mind of an intelligent women riddled with self-doubt and all-around confusion due to a traumatic upbringing and abusive relationship.
I also enjoyed seeing "the other side" of true crime podcasts. I don't listen to podcasts, although I've seen my fair share of true crime docs, but I (selfishly/naively) have never considered how it impacts those involved. I think there's a fine line between exposing innocence and then pointing a finger at another suspect for clicks. You can overturn a conviction without a new suspect, so drawing negative attention toward someone else is unnecessary, and in a world where anyone can say anything (as Katie Lowe deftly shows) this is dangerous.
ANYWAYZZZ BEING TOO SERIOUS GUYS so let's talk about that double pack of ass ending. I felt like this was an attempt to fit the book into the thriller genre. Out of nowhere we've got twists coming out the wazoo that make no sense. Contrasted against a serious and introspective novel, it felt cheap and random. The ending was some The Golden Couple shit. Sad face :(
All in all, I (controversially) enjoyed this book and the insights it provided... until that boo boo ending.
PROS AND CONS
Pros: great writing, well-paced with bite-sized chapters, introspective look at difficult topics and being on the receiving end of negative national attention
Cons: TERRIBLE, forced, cliche thriller ending that clashed with the vibez of the book, I wanna fight Sarah and Graham and Darren and... well EVERYONE but Hannah and Evie.
Book outlet reads
#1 - The Reunion
#2 - One Step Behind
#3 - The Scholar
karenreads1000s's review against another edition
3.0
Yikes! This book had me feeling super paranoid. The power of the Conviction podcast was maybe the creepiest part!
monsieurmarple's review against another edition
4.0
‘It’s the sound of my husband’s blood on the floorboards that wakes me’
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I just KNEW I’d love this one! I love authors that have used the true crime podcast phenomenon as a plot point, as a fan of both books and true crime podcasts it perfectly aligns everything I enjoy, and this one in particular made me open my eyes to a whole new perspective on them!!
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Everyone says Graham Catton was the perfect husband, professor and father.
Why would someone murder him?
His wife, Hannah Catton, tells the police she remembers nothing from the night of the murder.
Why would she lie to them?
Evidence against the accused, Mike Philips, is minimal and he protests his innocence throughout the trial.
Why would they convict him?
Journalist Anna Byers has overturned numerous prison sentences with her popular podcast CONVICTION and she believes the wrong man is behind bars.
What will she do to help him?
Someone knows more about the murder than they’re telling. It may have been Hannah’s husband who was killed, but listeners are about to become judge, jury and executioner on this season of CONVICTION.
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One of the things I loved about this book is that it gave insight on what it would be like to suddenly find yourself as the topic of a true crime podcast and what some damning accusations from such an outlet can do to your life, career and mental wellbeing. A brilliant read throughout, that kept me on the edge of my seat and dying to know what the next episode would reveal and what was going to happen next in Hannah’s life!
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Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC! Out in the UK 10/6/2021!!
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I just KNEW I’d love this one! I love authors that have used the true crime podcast phenomenon as a plot point, as a fan of both books and true crime podcasts it perfectly aligns everything I enjoy, and this one in particular made me open my eyes to a whole new perspective on them!!
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Everyone says Graham Catton was the perfect husband, professor and father.
Why would someone murder him?
His wife, Hannah Catton, tells the police she remembers nothing from the night of the murder.
Why would she lie to them?
Evidence against the accused, Mike Philips, is minimal and he protests his innocence throughout the trial.
Why would they convict him?
Journalist Anna Byers has overturned numerous prison sentences with her popular podcast CONVICTION and she believes the wrong man is behind bars.
What will she do to help him?
Someone knows more about the murder than they’re telling. It may have been Hannah’s husband who was killed, but listeners are about to become judge, jury and executioner on this season of CONVICTION.
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One of the things I loved about this book is that it gave insight on what it would be like to suddenly find yourself as the topic of a true crime podcast and what some damning accusations from such an outlet can do to your life, career and mental wellbeing. A brilliant read throughout, that kept me on the edge of my seat and dying to know what the next episode would reveal and what was going to happen next in Hannah’s life!
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Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC! Out in the UK 10/6/2021!!
elizmiller06's review against another edition
4.0
This book started out really slow for me and was hard to get through because of that it did pick and hold my interest in the last 15 chapters...