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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a great thriller, possibly my favorite Lisa Gardner book yet! I found the Afghanistan element to be very compelling. There was plenty of mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, War
Not my style. The writer is fabulous but the story did not capture me.
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
informative
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Have you read this series? I’m such a fan. Frankie Elken is a bit of a loner and she goes out and finds missing people. She’s definitely a unique character and I’m so drawn to her every time I read the next book.
This one had her searching for a missing Afghan refugee. This brought a whole new level to the series. It had emotion to the war and what refugees have been through. The suspense is there but there is grief and trauma included too.
I’m always mesmerized when I have my normal read and also get to connect and learn about another culture and how their life and struggles differ from mine. There are flashbacks to her life and what she has endured.
Hillary Huber does an excellent job bringing not only Frankie but all the characters to life. Handling both the current suspense and the emotional past of the afghan refugees. I’ve listened to a few and her voice is Frankie to me.
This one had her searching for a missing Afghan refugee. This brought a whole new level to the series. It had emotion to the war and what refugees have been through. The suspense is there but there is grief and trauma included too.
I’m always mesmerized when I have my normal read and also get to connect and learn about another culture and how their life and struggles differ from mine. There are flashbacks to her life and what she has endured.
Hillary Huber does an excellent job bringing not only Frankie but all the characters to life. Handling both the current suspense and the emotional past of the afghan refugees. I’ve listened to a few and her voice is Frankie to me.
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Took slightly longer to get into than a usual Lisa gardner, but once you get into it is fantastic.
In my rush to read this book after reading the blurb I missed the fact it was fourth in a series! I thoroughly enjoyed it though, and can't wait to pick up on Elin's earlier adventures.
This is my first of Gardener's books, but it won't be the last. The blend of secrets and danger with humour and light relief kept just the right balance between emotionally wrought moments and laugh out loud (like Frankie's cold blooded roommates). The story is well layered with a high degree of tension, twists and turns, as well as cultural exploration and family dynamics which pull at the heartstrings.
The narration was excellent, so much so I completely forgot there was only one author. They captured the drama and levity so well, making for a truly immersive reading experience. Given the complexity of the story, their distinct narration made it much easier to discern the various characters, and keep up with the cracking pace of the book.
Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.
This is my first of Gardener's books, but it won't be the last. The blend of secrets and danger with humour and light relief kept just the right balance between emotionally wrought moments and laugh out loud (like Frankie's cold blooded roommates). The story is well layered with a high degree of tension, twists and turns, as well as cultural exploration and family dynamics which pull at the heartstrings.
The narration was excellent, so much so I completely forgot there was only one author. They captured the drama and levity so well, making for a truly immersive reading experience. Given the complexity of the story, their distinct narration made it much easier to discern the various characters, and keep up with the cracking pace of the book.
Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.