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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have a new favorite Sally Hepworth book. This book drew me in from the start. With four different points of view, you really got to know and understand each of the main characters. When father, Stephen announces to his two grown daughters, Tully and Rachel, that he is marrying a much younger woman the daughters have thoughts of their own. We learn quickly that this family has some deep dark secrets they want no one to know, and the family drama will draw you in and won't let you go until the very last page.
I have a new favorite Sally Hepworth book. This book drew me in from the start. With four different points of view, you really got to know and understand each of the main characters. When father, Stephen announces to his two grown daughters, Tully and Rachel, that he is marrying a much younger woman the daughters have thoughts of their own. We learn quickly that this family has some deep dark secrets they want no one to know, and the family drama will draw you in and won't let you go until the very last page.
Very very good book by an author who reminds me of Liane Moriarty!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't think I was going to enjoy this, but really did! Read for Books and Pudding Club.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
A not very twisty domestic suspense. The switch in POV helped develop the characters. I liked the evaluation of the two sisters and their relationship and wanted to keep reading. I didn't love the ending and felt it was a little abrupt but still enjoyed the book.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow - this is a great book club choice for discussion, but could be a trigger for many. So rich for discussing was it, or wasn’t it, abuse.
Unfortunately, this is a cliche-filled soap opera masquerading as a thriller. Not my cup of tea.