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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Wow! This book was excellent. I didn't know much about it, but I received it as an ARC so thought I'd give it a try. It's part mystery, part suspense, part family fiction, really an intriguing blending of genres. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a well-written book with a mysterious story that's full of emotion.
This was quite the page turner. I struggled to put the book down wanting to know what happened. I would recommend this book to others.
3 1/2 stars - twisty and turny, with such Midwest heaviness underneath. I didn't figure out the "whodunit" until the very last.
This was a great book! I loved the mystery of it. I thought Arden was very relatable in the way she spoke and acted towards herself and others. I liked that this kept me guessing until the end. I couldn't wait to get more of the story each time I was forced to put the book down or hit pause. I read and listened to this book. I think overall, I preferred the audio version. There was something about hearing this told as a story instead of reading it that gave it something extra. I enjoyed reading it but once I started listening to it, I really got into it. I'm very exited to read another book by this author. She is very talented. There were details in the book that I thought were nice touches and she really seemed to have the ability to give clues without giving things away.
I am a sucker for books about mysterious old homes. I was satisfied with the ending and was a bit surprised. My money was on the killer being Ben, but sadly, his only crime was being a boring townie.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A kind of pastiche of The Little Friend (missing/dead child[ren] + the setting), Dark Places (the mystery + teaming up with a young male true crime buff), and Sharp Objects (the house + the setting + the family relationships) -- all of which I love so this really hit the mark! I found it kind of obvious what actually happened but that did not detract from my enjoyment. The only dud note was the relationship with the thesis supervisior -- just seemed kind of unnecessary? and also what a creep. Also I would have liked more because in terms of reading length this felt kind of slight.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book reminded me a lot of "Dark Places" by Gillian Flynn, but only because of the plot. That's where the similarities end. "Arrowood" had more depth and interesting characters than "Dark Places," and while it can be suspenseful, it's missing the sinister quality of the Flynn novel.
Arden is a highly sympathetic character, and the author does a great job of weaving in elements of the past and present. If you enjoy atmospheric mysteries, this is one to check out.
Arden is a highly sympathetic character, and the author does a great job of weaving in elements of the past and present. If you enjoy atmospheric mysteries, this is one to check out.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was well written and well plotted. It was a real page turner and I finished it quickly.