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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Psychological thrillers are my favourite genre and this was one of the best books I've ever read. I haven't been able to stop thinking about the characters or put it down since I started it.
The story is told by three women. The central character, Helen, begins the narrative. She is 28 weeks pregnant and just starting antenatal classes. She has gone alone as her husband is working late and she ends up being thrown together with another single girl, Rachel. Rachel is very different from Helen. She is loud and loves drinking and smoking, despite being pregnant. It is from here the story develops. Helen appears to have everything. A large house, a loving husband and several good friends. Despite this she becomes very lonely. Rachel keeps turning up everywhere so their friendship quickly develops. As this happens you start to feel that something isn't quite right. Why is Rachel always there and what does she want? The tension in the story builds up with every page. Some of the chapters are written by Helen's sister in law, Serena and her younger brother's girlfriend, Katie so you start to learn more about Helen's family. What other sinister events have occurred within this slightly dysfunctional family? How is Rachel linked to it all?
This was such a cleverly written book. There were several great twists and I found it quite hard to predict the second half of the book at all (which I loved!) This is Katherine Faulkners first book and I will definitely be looking out for any future books by this great new author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for this ARC.
The story is told by three women. The central character, Helen, begins the narrative. She is 28 weeks pregnant and just starting antenatal classes. She has gone alone as her husband is working late and she ends up being thrown together with another single girl, Rachel. Rachel is very different from Helen. She is loud and loves drinking and smoking, despite being pregnant. It is from here the story develops. Helen appears to have everything. A large house, a loving husband and several good friends. Despite this she becomes very lonely. Rachel keeps turning up everywhere so their friendship quickly develops. As this happens you start to feel that something isn't quite right. Why is Rachel always there and what does she want? The tension in the story builds up with every page. Some of the chapters are written by Helen's sister in law, Serena and her younger brother's girlfriend, Katie so you start to learn more about Helen's family. What other sinister events have occurred within this slightly dysfunctional family? How is Rachel linked to it all?
This was such a cleverly written book. There were several great twists and I found it quite hard to predict the second half of the book at all (which I loved!) This is Katherine Faulkners first book and I will definitely be looking out for any future books by this great new author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for this ARC.
This was a page turner! Great storyline, incredibly compelling! I would recommend this to anyone!
I LOVE the style of writing in this book. Lately I haven't been reading books that have kept my interest as much as this one has. I think it also has to do with some of it being relatable. The main character being pregnant and some of her struggles through that.
I completely forgot what this book was supposed to be about. I added it to my list awhile back because it was suggested to me because I like Tana French's books, so I had almost no idea there was going to be a murder.
Overall great read especially if you like a murder/thriller.
I completely forgot what this book was supposed to be about. I added it to my list awhile back because it was suggested to me because I like Tana French's books, so I had almost no idea there was going to be a murder.
Overall great read especially if you like a murder/thriller.
Absolutely loved this book! Could not put it down, had me gripped from start to finish. Can’t fault it. Another one to recommend!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder
[audiobook] 2.5 stars rounded up. Beginning was too slow for me; I almost gave up. Middle was much more interesting. Book was fine overall, but nothing special.
Was interesting. Kind of slow paced and then quickly spun around at the end.
This was a pretty cerebral mystery. I felt like it stagnated a little bit at times, but part of the murkiness was actually what was happening to Helen. It was an interesting exploration of right and wrong, though it didn't linger on that too hard. Loved the ending.
dark
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated