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ren8ions's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Addiction
lcmcmurtray's review
3.0
I loved the concept of the book (missing person turned murder in an exclusive female-only coworking space) and enjoyed the characters, I do wish we knew more about the supporting characters in addition to the two POV characters.
Overall, the book was a fun, quick read and felt like a book that captured the white Instagram brand of feminism that can be so insidious.
Overall, the book was a fun, quick read and felt like a book that captured the white Instagram brand of feminism that can be so insidious.
kaceyp14's review
3.0
Fun to listen to, but lots of things didn’t match up. Like characters not knowing things they must have known…
mollywill's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
amebco's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jabreads23's review
3.0
3.5 stars. How well do we really know our best friends/family? Interesting story and characters although some parts a bit unrealistic.
mbkarapcik's review
3.0
The Herd caters to female professionals, artists, and independent thinkers who wish for a co-working space that fosters an inclusive environment that supports their diverse causes and projects. It's also the title of a novel by Andrea Bartz. In this book, three friends try to come to terms with the unexplained disappearance of The Herd's dynamic and glamorous leader and creator, Eleanor Walsh.
Since I read Bartz's chilling We Were Never Here, I added all her books to my TBR list. The premise for this book works well in that you meet two very different yet close sisters, Hana and Katie Bradley, who go on a quest for answers after their friend Eleanor disappears. Unfortunately, at times, it is predictable, and, as another reviewer said, reads so much like her other novel, The Lost Night. I agreed, and the thought crossed my mind but didn't solidify until I read another review.
Eleanor feels like a character that you come across many times in books such as these. I liked the sister dynamic, but I felt like it could have been more developed. And it was hard to believe these women really liked each other or had much in common, including the sisters. Side characters' stories, especially some of the male characters, never seem to go anywhere, and many characters feel very narrow in their depictions. I cannot say that I liked any of them that much, but I really love Bartz's writing otherwise.
I will say that the outcome of the book was surprising. It takes a while to figure out what happened to Eleanor and if anyone should take responsibility for her disappearance. Some red herrings appear, but they add to the story.
This novel reads like a debut novel, but you detect the seeds of stronger novels on the rise. I'm glad I read it, but unless you're a fan of Bartz, you could skip it. Besides, she has a new novel out in June, The Spare Room, which I cannot wait to read.
Since I read Bartz's chilling We Were Never Here, I added all her books to my TBR list. The premise for this book works well in that you meet two very different yet close sisters, Hana and Katie Bradley, who go on a quest for answers after their friend Eleanor disappears. Unfortunately, at times, it is predictable, and, as another reviewer said, reads so much like her other novel, The Lost Night. I agreed, and the thought crossed my mind but didn't solidify until I read another review.
Eleanor feels like a character that you come across many times in books such as these. I liked the sister dynamic, but I felt like it could have been more developed. And it was hard to believe these women really liked each other or had much in common, including the sisters. Side characters' stories, especially some of the male characters, never seem to go anywhere, and many characters feel very narrow in their depictions. I cannot say that I liked any of them that much, but I really love Bartz's writing otherwise.
I will say that the outcome of the book was surprising. It takes a while to figure out what happened to Eleanor and if anyone should take responsibility for her disappearance. Some red herrings appear, but they add to the story.
This novel reads like a debut novel, but you detect the seeds of stronger novels on the rise. I'm glad I read it, but unless you're a fan of Bartz, you could skip it. Besides, she has a new novel out in June, The Spare Room, which I cannot wait to read.
bakedparmesan's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
Synopsis:
Tells the story of a charismatic woman who opens a female-centered business (Eleanor), and how she goes missing. Told from the POV of two sisters who are friends with the woman, they try to find out what happened to Eleanor. A bunch of stuff from their pasts are discovered and you wonder how these secrets may have contributed to Eleanor’s demise.
Review:
Decent book, interesting topic. I like how this author always shows complicated friendships. The ending was weak for me, especially the epilogue.I also don’t love how Hanna just kinda gets off free? Didn’t make much sense as to why Micki took the fall for her after she tried to literally kill her.
Recommend: Yeah it’s a good thriller. I liked the narration style a lot.
Synopsis:
Tells the story of a charismatic woman who opens a female-centered business (Eleanor), and how she goes missing. Told from the POV of two sisters who are friends with the woman, they try to find out what happened to Eleanor. A bunch of stuff from their pasts are discovered and you wonder how these secrets may have contributed to Eleanor’s demise.
Review:
Decent book, interesting topic. I like how this author always shows complicated friendships. The ending was weak for me, especially the epilogue.
Recommend: Yeah it’s a good thriller. I liked the narration style a lot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
shhchar's review
3.0
Read in my sprint to get to my 2023 goal. Had the thrills going for it but the voices were hard to distinguish until ~100 pages in and I felt like the character Eleanor was as developed as the first part of Gone Girl, before we get her POV, which is to say, we are meant to presume she is terrible without it being shown.
kittey2ng's review
3.0
Rounded up to 3. Characters were cardboard and didn’t care about any of them. Couldn’t tell if Eleanor wa supposed to be mysterious or oh so sophisticated but came across as neither. Gave it. 3 cuz it was easy read for when you don’t feel like thinking. Listened to audio book and the Hanna character voice was so monotone that I would tune out and then get completely confused.