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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
The beginning was pretty boring. It didn't get good until the last quarter.
Excellent debut! Hitting shelves January 25, this one is full of twists, secrets, and surprises, and I had trouble putting it down. Great writing and character development by Faulkner, and the story flows seamlessly between various characters' POV. I never quite knew where this was going, and wasn't ever sure who to trust - and it felt suspenseful right up to the conclusion, which was extremely satisfying! Looking forward to more from Faulkner, who has undoubtedly secured her place among the top thriller authors with this debut!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publishers for the advanced e-book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publishers for the advanced e-book in exchange for my honest review.
Greenwich Park, a debut thriller by Katherine Faulkner, is a fantastic way to begin a reading year. This is the story of three couples linked by family and friendship, over several years, beginning when most of them are at university together. In the present, Helen meets and becomes friends with Rachel, as they are both attending pre-natal classes. Rachel then shows up here and there in Helen’s daily life, appearing in odd places at odd times. She is slowly infiltrating the life of her new friend, as well as the lives of her other friends. What does Rachel want from Helen and friends? Greenwich Park is a convoluted thriller that is completely unpredictable. It is at times creepy, at times emotional. The author, Katherine Faulkner, is a journalist and it largely influences the way the novel is written. The characters are multi-faceted and deceiving and the reader will have difficulty figuring out what is going on. This is a thriller with a difference. It captures and keeps the reader’s attention throughout and the conclusion is unbelievable. If you enjoy tense and emotional storylines, Greenwich Park is for you. I look forward to future novels by Katherine Faulkner. Highly recommended. Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada, NetGalley and the author for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you, @gallerybooks and @goodreads, for the gifted book.
I’ve been wanting to read this one for months now, and I’m grateful I finally did. The first thing I noticed is how well the writing flows. That kept the pacing on point and me turning the pages as fast as I could.
I was especially excited to read this one because my Goodreads friend, Tina, compared this novel to Lisa Jewell’s books, and as a Jewell fan, too, I completely agree. Each of the characters stand out and the setting does as well. There’s a slow build-up that really pays off.
Helen meets Rachel and invites her and her husband into their group of friends. At first, they hit it off well, but Rachel’s behavior changes pretty quickly. Helen tries really hard to ignore the changes, but it becomes too much. There were twists I never saw coming, lots of juicy drama unfolds, and a bang-up, page-turning ending. I’m super excited for what’s next from Katherine Faulkner.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
I’ve been wanting to read this one for months now, and I’m grateful I finally did. The first thing I noticed is how well the writing flows. That kept the pacing on point and me turning the pages as fast as I could.
I was especially excited to read this one because my Goodreads friend, Tina, compared this novel to Lisa Jewell’s books, and as a Jewell fan, too, I completely agree. Each of the characters stand out and the setting does as well. There’s a slow build-up that really pays off.
Helen meets Rachel and invites her and her husband into their group of friends. At first, they hit it off well, but Rachel’s behavior changes pretty quickly. Helen tries really hard to ignore the changes, but it becomes too much. There were twists I never saw coming, lots of juicy drama unfolds, and a bang-up, page-turning ending. I’m super excited for what’s next from Katherine Faulkner.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
This is an impressive debut novel. It's well-written and well-paced, and the tension is really high throughout the book which made for a very enjoyable reading experience. I did struggle with the believability of a lot of the characters' actions, but it did keep me guessing until the end. Given the convoluted spooling out of details throughout the book, I did find the way the ending was presented a bit disappointing. I will definitely look forward to this author's next book!
Usually with these types of books I’m always trying to guess the clues and put the end together. This one kept me guessing! I feel some of the hints were more obvious (like Daniel acting so strange) but then the added twists kept me reading! Also the last two lines. Great book!
Rounded up. It was more drawn out than necessary, and some of the details were just so outlandish. Entertaining enough, though.
WHAT AN ENDING. This book had me guessing canceling that guess, finding a new theory and then immediately dismissing that one. Well written and a greatly woven story. This was a fantastic read and kept me interested, excited and up at night.
Despite a fine writing style, this novel, with its off-putting characters, simply did not pull me in or interest me.