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ger_gerxstitches's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to keeping reading to figure out what happens but I didnt fall in love or have any allegiance to any of the characters.
tarawe's review against another edition
3.0
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through a Goodreads giveaway. I'm on the fence as to how to rate this book because it's a genre that I don't really enjoy or read often (I'm not sure if that's where my misgivings of this book stem from or not). I think if you enjoy quick thrillers or mystery/suspense thrillers you'd probably enjoy this book.
Things I like:
- The setting (London and Devon)
- The true portrayal of the art gallery scene
What I didn't like:
- Any of the characters, especially the main characters.
-The cynicism of the characters
The plot was okay and fairly believable. The writing was okay but not page turning/never putting the book down good. I am going to give my copy to some of my family who like this thriller genre and I'm sure they'll enjoy it.
Things I like:
- The setting (London and Devon)
- The true portrayal of the art gallery scene
What I didn't like:
- Any of the characters, especially the main characters.
-The cynicism of the characters
The plot was okay and fairly believable. The writing was okay but not page turning/never putting the book down good. I am going to give my copy to some of my family who like this thriller genre and I'm sure they'll enjoy it.
ashleygee's review against another edition
tense
slow-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
2.0
I bought this book a couple of years back, intrigued by the cover, but ended up abandoning it by chapter 13. Giving it another shot later didn't make it any easier. The first half was bogged down by excessive detail, while the second half felt rushed, skipping over chunks of the timeline. It's a challenging read with a predictable storyline, so while I can't say it's a must-read, some might still find it worthwhile.
kaeleevincent's review against another edition
3.0
A relatively good time overall. One ‘complaint/comment’ is that it felt very… ambitious? It felt as though there were like, 5 different plots happening at the same time, and one after the other.
I was also a bit confused with the emotional experiences of Lily and what her overall outlook was supposed to be…
I was also a bit confused with the emotional experiences of Lily and what her overall outlook was supposed to be…
chris10b's review against another edition
2.0
A miserable story about miserable characters and their miserable actions.
devansbooklife's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. I really enjoyed the twists and turns. I found myself drawn more toward Lily and connected withher more than Carla. I thought the book was written in a smart, intriguing way. While there wasn't much of a revelation in the end, I found it fit well with the story.
teresaalice's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. At times, I wasn't sure where this story was heading. Lilly and Ed were newlyweds who didn't truly know each other at all. A little girl named Carla and her mother Francesca live down the hall. They get involved in the child's life, and by the end of the book Lilly wishes she'd never met her. Lilly's law career and Ed's art is never truly fleshed out, although the law is how Lilly's story is really developed. Interesting enough to read it to the end, but wasn't overly satisfied with the ending.
vanessarj's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0