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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Very entertaining. It’s dark, but not especially graphic or gruesome. My only wish is that we had known more about the history and inner workings of one especially pivotal character. Otherwise it was a satisfying, tricky mystery / thriller read.
Twisty and kept me guessing, good for a quick mindless read!
** Thank you Gallery Books for this advanced readers copy **
5 thrilling and fun stars!
I really liked this book. It was easy to read and I really enjoyed the ending. When I say enjoyed, I mean to the very last page! Faulkner has written a fun and twisty ride!
This book moves from 3 female perspectives Helen, Serena, and Katie. This allowed for a beautiful blend of history, perspectives, and plot build. Faulkner successfully developed each character and their motivations, thoughts, and interactions. It was easy to understand and follow each character and I did not get lost in any of the shifts, which can occur in this type of writing.
I found the story to be unique, fun, and thrilling. I enjoyed the ride and found that I was satisfied at the end. I felt that many of the little edges were finished, there were not gaping holes that were left hanging at the end of the book! Faulkner managed to successfully address all major plot points and has written a great thriller!
I highly suggest reading Greenwich Park, sitting back with a warm drink of your choosing, and sitting back and enjoying the ride!
trigger warning: book does include some violence, themes of abuse, and rape
5 thrilling and fun stars!
I really liked this book. It was easy to read and I really enjoyed the ending. When I say enjoyed, I mean to the very last page! Faulkner has written a fun and twisty ride!
This book moves from 3 female perspectives Helen, Serena, and Katie. This allowed for a beautiful blend of history, perspectives, and plot build. Faulkner successfully developed each character and their motivations, thoughts, and interactions. It was easy to understand and follow each character and I did not get lost in any of the shifts, which can occur in this type of writing.
I found the story to be unique, fun, and thrilling. I enjoyed the ride and found that I was satisfied at the end. I felt that many of the little edges were finished, there were not gaping holes that were left hanging at the end of the book! Faulkner managed to successfully address all major plot points and has written a great thriller!
I highly suggest reading Greenwich Park, sitting back with a warm drink of your choosing, and sitting back and enjoying the ride!
trigger warning: book does include some violence, themes of abuse, and rape
This was fine. The first half is really slow, and I almost gave up on it. Helen is annoying because she is so naive, Rachel is obnoxious, and everyone else is suspect. I know we are supposed to suspect that Rachel is the bad guy manipulating everything in the first half, but she becomes so weird and such a bad houseguest that I'm just annoyed Helen doesn't stand up to her, regardless of the blackmail subplot. If Rachel's goal was to turn Helen against Daniel or help her out or gain her trust, being an inconsiderate mess to live with doesn't really further that goal.
Love me a book with multiple storytellers. And even if you think you’ve figured out the end, there’s more!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
It was a pleasure to read this book with The Pigeonhole. I have them and the author to thank for this interesting reading experience.
Helen has finally remained pregnant. After several failed pregnancies, she finds herself at her first antenatal class and that is where she meets Rachel. Rachel is an abrasive and somewhat an intrusive person but Helen can’t help but befriend her. Rachel is everywhere. Coincidentally?
There are many things I enjoyed about this book. The writing was entertaining, the setting, Greenwich Park was familiar and the characters were intriguing. The outcome was satisfying, but there were several things that I did not like about this book.
For instance, the plot. I felt the plot was over dramatic and contrived. The fragmented continuity left me annoyed. Some elements were unrealistic; Helen’s pregnancy for instance. It had me wondering about how long she was going to hang on the baby. Sadly, as an experienced mother, I was not convinced. There is also the predictability of the plot. From early on we, The Pigeons (other readers), made predictions that were eventually proven correct. Unfortunately, reading to the end was more of a confirmation of predictions rather than intrigue. And of course, my usual pet peeve of uncharged and/or unattended phones at crucial points. And I cannot believe that a call to 999 would not be answered immediately.
I gave this story three out of five stars. I feel that Greenwich Park has lots going for it but I was neither convinced by certain elements or entertained by others, sadly. I would still recommend this book for people who enjoy a thriller and believe that others will not find fault with it. I also feel that despite my criticism it was a good book and others should read it. I am a very picky reader when it comes to thrillers, they must leave me in suspense and somewhat confused and highly entertained. Maybe if I hadn’t read it in instalments it may have read differently. However, from this reading, these are my thoughts.
I appreciate the opportunity to read this book with the author and The Pigeonhole and my fellow pigeons. As always, the behind the scenes discussions were just as, if not more than, entertaining as the book itself.
Helen has finally remained pregnant. After several failed pregnancies, she finds herself at her first antenatal class and that is where she meets Rachel. Rachel is an abrasive and somewhat an intrusive person but Helen can’t help but befriend her. Rachel is everywhere. Coincidentally?
There are many things I enjoyed about this book. The writing was entertaining, the setting, Greenwich Park was familiar and the characters were intriguing. The outcome was satisfying, but there were several things that I did not like about this book.
For instance, the plot. I felt the plot was over dramatic and contrived. The fragmented continuity left me annoyed. Some elements were unrealistic; Helen’s pregnancy for instance. It had me wondering about how long she was going to hang on the baby. Sadly, as an experienced mother, I was not convinced. There is also the predictability of the plot. From early on we, The Pigeons (other readers), made predictions that were eventually proven correct. Unfortunately, reading to the end was more of a confirmation of predictions rather than intrigue. And of course, my usual pet peeve of uncharged and/or unattended phones at crucial points. And I cannot believe that a call to 999 would not be answered immediately.
I gave this story three out of five stars. I feel that Greenwich Park has lots going for it but I was neither convinced by certain elements or entertained by others, sadly. I would still recommend this book for people who enjoy a thriller and believe that others will not find fault with it. I also feel that despite my criticism it was a good book and others should read it. I am a very picky reader when it comes to thrillers, they must leave me in suspense and somewhat confused and highly entertained. Maybe if I hadn’t read it in instalments it may have read differently. However, from this reading, these are my thoughts.
I appreciate the opportunity to read this book with the author and The Pigeonhole and my fellow pigeons. As always, the behind the scenes discussions were just as, if not more than, entertaining as the book itself.
Started skimming halfway through, got boring for me
Helen, an expectant mother with an outwardly perfect life, makes an acquaintance in her childbirth prep class that she can't shake. As the relationship grows more intense, Helen and her family begin to suspect that the new friend is connected to a shared secret from their past. The author uses three narrators, each with a unique voice.
A good domestic thriller has high stakes and a ticking clock, leading to a reveal that is both surprising and believable. Greenwich Park succeeds in delivering ratcheting tension and a satisfying ending. I will recommend to fans of Ruth Ware and Kimberly Belle.
Thank you to Gallery Books and Netgalley for a digital copy for review.
A good domestic thriller has high stakes and a ticking clock, leading to a reveal that is both surprising and believable. Greenwich Park succeeds in delivering ratcheting tension and a satisfying ending. I will recommend to fans of Ruth Ware and Kimberly Belle.
Thank you to Gallery Books and Netgalley for a digital copy for review.