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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
The first half kept my attention and had me racing to find out what was about to happen but that last 100 pages made me want to claw my eyes out. I don’t know if it was meant to be a twist or if you were purposefully supposed to fully be able to put the pieces together but uuuuugh. Drag it out much? I’m disappointed in the ending 100%.
It was good parts of it were just absurd and it just wouldn’t be something I’d recommend to my friends to read but it was ok
WoW. I am totally stunned right now. I can't believe i read this in 2 days!! The whole idea of the chain is just so astounding. This is my first book by Adrian McKinty, and Oh my i love it so much. I can't believe it was this good. The idea of the chain is simply that:
- your child got kidnapped
- you get your child back by paying an amount of money (vary from each person to another) and kidnap another child
- hold that child as hostage for a few days, and make the family of that child's do the same, and keeps going.
I mean this sounds pretty dark and cool, right? It started off right away from the very first page. At first, i did not like how it goes, but then i just couldn't put it down. This book keeps me on the edge of my seat from the very start! Rachel, the main protagonist, is just so brave and she changed so much, and i love how she could do all that, srsl. I kept wishing she would be okay when i was reading. I mean she was just a normal woman, but then her daughter got kidnapped, and some strange organization required her to do something so inhumane. I'm so proud of her seriously. And her daughter, Kylie is also a brave kid. I love both of them. I feel the maternal bond between them, and i love seeing that. Only your mother will get you safe no matter what! That's the thing about this story. There are many good quotes as well as advice there, especially about Social Media.
Furthermore, if you read, don't forget to pay attention to little details! I actually guessed who run the chain, and god! It was so amazing how the story ended; i was so scared for all of them. I was so scared for Rachel and Kylie. My heart is still beating fast now, I love this book so much, and wish i had picked this up sooner. It's a 5/5⭐ for me ;-; Totally worth giving a try if you are into mystery and thriller stuff. ❤️❤️
- your child got kidnapped
- you get your child back by paying an amount of money (vary from each person to another) and kidnap another child
- hold that child as hostage for a few days, and make the family of that child's do the same, and keeps going.
I mean this sounds pretty dark and cool, right? It started off right away from the very first page. At first, i did not like how it goes, but then i just couldn't put it down. This book keeps me on the edge of my seat from the very start! Rachel, the main protagonist, is just so brave and she changed so much, and i love how she could do all that, srsl. I kept wishing she would be okay when i was reading. I mean she was just a normal woman, but then her daughter got kidnapped, and some strange organization required her to do something so inhumane. I'm so proud of her seriously. And her daughter, Kylie is also a brave kid. I love both of them. I feel the maternal bond between them, and i love seeing that. Only your mother will get you safe no matter what! That's the thing about this story. There are many good quotes as well as advice there, especially about Social Media.
Furthermore, if you read, don't forget to pay attention to little details! I actually guessed who run the chain, and god! It was so amazing how the story ended; i was so scared for all of them. I was so scared for Rachel and Kylie. My heart is still beating fast now, I love this book so much, and wish i had picked this up sooner. It's a 5/5⭐ for me ;-; Totally worth giving a try if you are into mystery and thriller stuff. ❤️❤️
This was wholly gripping, thought provoking and creepy AF. A great idea.
Not that well written if you ask me (which you don’t) and I felt like it could have ended half way through. While I like that it tried to give multiple perspectives as a way of telling a rounded story, it sort of fell flat and gave away the plot without really adding anything more to it. But - couldn’t put it down, and that’s gotta mean something!
Not that well written if you ask me (which you don’t) and I felt like it could have ended half way through. While I like that it tried to give multiple perspectives as a way of telling a rounded story, it sort of fell flat and gave away the plot without really adding anything more to it. But - couldn’t put it down, and that’s gotta mean something!
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you have a child, if there is a child in your family who you love, hell, if you've ever met a child - this book will be hard to swallow.
The premise is simple: your child is taken and you face every parents nightmare. To bring your child home, you have to inflict that same hell on another family. We say we will do anything to protect our kids, this book will show you exactly how far that could go.
Within a few short minutes it had my full attention. Victim, accomplice, criminal, victim, round and round. Just when you think one thing is over, it strikes back in another form. Taking a child isn't just about the kidnapping part and criminals aren't always the bad guys.
I absolutely devoured this. From start to finish in maybe 6 hours, split up through a 24 hour stretch. Knowing that my babies were near me at all times while I was reading made it a bit easier to breathe as I flipped pages. Had I taken longer to read this, I'm not sure my psyche could have handled it.
It has already been suggested to a couple of people and is on a purchase list at my library. No doubt it will become a discussion piece.
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchamge for my honest review.
The premise is simple: your child is taken and you face every parents nightmare. To bring your child home, you have to inflict that same hell on another family. We say we will do anything to protect our kids, this book will show you exactly how far that could go.
Within a few short minutes it had my full attention. Victim, accomplice, criminal, victim, round and round. Just when you think one thing is over, it strikes back in another form. Taking a child isn't just about the kidnapping part and criminals aren't always the bad guys.
I absolutely devoured this. From start to finish in maybe 6 hours, split up through a 24 hour stretch. Knowing that my babies were near me at all times while I was reading made it a bit easier to breathe as I flipped pages. Had I taken longer to read this, I'm not sure my psyche could have handled it.
It has already been suggested to a couple of people and is on a purchase list at my library. No doubt it will become a discussion piece.
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchamge for my honest review.
[b:The Chain|42779092|The Chain|Adrian McKinty|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1543430536l/42779092._SY75_.jpg|66538301] started off gangbusters, and was quite the wild ride for the first third of the book. Then something happened and it fell off, and became predictable, bloated and clunky. As well, I quickly grew weary of all the whining, indignance and bewilderment.
Regardless, it's a decent book, if you gloss over the more annoying vocalizations of the players, and don't mind trading solid character development for neck-breaking action and constant twists. It reads like it was meant to become the next Netflix Original movie, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it show up in my "Top Picks for Donna" list soon.
Regardless, it's a decent book, if you gloss over the more annoying vocalizations of the players, and don't mind trading solid character development for neck-breaking action and constant twists. It reads like it was meant to become the next Netflix Original movie, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it show up in my "Top Picks for Donna" list soon.
So unbelievable--for adults and children involved. I was unable to suspend disbelief. Stayed with it, even as I knew it would resolve in such a romance way. Actually boring for much of the novel. And the random introduction of literature and mythology references felt forced--as though that would give weight to the story.
Regular mom with cancer goes full Rambo--stupid.
Regular mom with cancer goes full Rambo--stupid.
So captivating from beginning to end, was so hard to put down