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andrejagibese's review against another edition
3.0
I couldn't put it down for the last 75 pages. Kelly has a talent for twists and turns.
lavoiture's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely *not* a thriller. Kind of overwritten, though I'd probably give it a 3.5. Didn't love the ending, and it was so abrupt. Basically: Meh.
Also, were there people comparing it to "The Secret History"? I mean, the comparison is that it involves murder and somebody who wants to belong too much. Other than that...
Also, were there people comparing it to "The Secret History"? I mean, the comparison is that it involves murder and somebody who wants to belong too much. Other than that...
quietdomino's review against another edition
2.0
Finished it, but felt distinctly that the impetus towards finishing was more mechanical than pleasurable.
gretchann's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book very much. I love the way [a:Erin Kelly|1308914|Erin Kelly|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1307333214p2/1308914.jpg] unfolds this story. Fabulous characters.
alicekd's review against another edition
5.0
The carefree atmosphere of relaxation in a large house during a long, hot summer with no rules or purpose, leading up to a catastrophic event reminds me of another book I’ve read recently – A Fatal Inversion by Ruth Rendell writing under the pseudonym of Barbara Vine. So if you give this book a go, and enjoy it, I’d recommend that one too.
To read my full review please visit: https://aliceandthebooks.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/the-poison-tree-by-erin-kelly/
To read my full review please visit: https://aliceandthebooks.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/the-poison-tree-by-erin-kelly/
sadie4d's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tksims's review
3.0
Good, not great
I would consider this a good book but not a great one. There was a lot of back story and built up before I was able to get into the story. Toward the end though it was a real page-turner.
I would consider this a good book but not a great one. There was a lot of back story and built up before I was able to get into the story. Toward the end though it was a real page-turner.