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jasminesbookcase's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book but I didn’t love it. I liked the story line and how the writer used different POV throughout the book.
I was wanting so much more creepiness to keep me gripped. When I saw the title I was expecting more scene setting and having a more eerie feeling.
The characters were ok, however Ava really annoyed me and her behaviour just baffled me. But it was nice to read about characters from the past, I wish there was a little more on them.
One part I did love is at the end the writer gives you some facts on what this book is actually based on which I found really interesting.
I’d say there are some trigger points in this and some parts I found quite sad to read about.
Overall I still would recommend this book purely because it is based on some true events.
Thank you to Netgally for a copy of this book!
I was wanting so much more creepiness to keep me gripped. When I saw the title I was expecting more scene setting and having a more eerie feeling.
The characters were ok, however Ava really annoyed me and her behaviour just baffled me. But it was nice to read about characters from the past, I wish there was a little more on them.
One part I did love is at the end the writer gives you some facts on what this book is actually based on which I found really interesting.
I’d say there are some trigger points in this and some parts I found quite sad to read about.
Overall I still would recommend this book purely because it is based on some true events.
Thank you to Netgally for a copy of this book!
luciearan's review against another edition
4.0
Kniha, plná temných rodinných tajemství, se špetkou tajemna, vystavěná na reálných základech. Tak by se dala stručně popsat Mezi dvěma světy.
Zvláštní je, že i když mi žádná z postav nebyla výrazněji sympatická, autorce se podařilo vystavět příběh, který zaujal natolik, že to vlastně ani nijak nevadilo. Život trojice žen, novinářky Avy, Marion a její dcery Konstance, se tu prolíná napříč časovými osami a v závěru se spojí ve více méně očekávaném rozuzlení. I když je kniha v mnoha bodech hodně předvídatelná a od začátku jsem s jistotou věděla, jak se to s Konstance vlastně má, je natolik čtivá a příběh mě zaujal, že na tom v podstatě nezáleží.
Opět však narážím na to, že kniha je prezentována jako něco, čím skutečně není. NENÍ to plnohodnotný thriller ani horor. Nejpřesněji by se dala vystihnou asi jako "rodinné drama s prvky tajemna" a nádechem gotického románu.
Zvláštní je, že i když mi žádná z postav nebyla výrazněji sympatická, autorce se podařilo vystavět příběh, který zaujal natolik, že to vlastně ani nijak nevadilo. Život trojice žen, novinářky Avy, Marion a její dcery Konstance, se tu prolíná napříč časovými osami a v závěru se spojí ve více méně očekávaném rozuzlení. I když je kniha v mnoha bodech hodně předvídatelná a od začátku jsem s jistotou věděla, jak se to s Konstance vlastně má, je natolik čtivá a příběh mě zaujal, že na tom v podstatě nezáleží.
Opět však narážím na to, že kniha je prezentována jako něco, čím skutečně není. NENÍ to plnohodnotný thriller ani horor. Nejpřesněji by se dala vystihnou asi jako "rodinné drama s prvky tajemna" a nádechem gotického románu.
jillmlong's review against another edition
2.0
From the first few pages I thought I was going to really like this book. It was a little bit creepy and seemed like it would be a gothic suspense/horror book. However, as I delved deeper into the story I found that I wasn't really interested in the characters. I figured out what the story would be pretty quickly and felt I was just turning the pages to finish the book, not really interested in it.
purple676's review against another edition
1.0
dnf at 43%
I’m sorry but this was just bad and boring
I tried to like it but there was nothing to like
I’m sorry but this was just bad and boring
I tried to like it but there was nothing to like
victoria80's review against another edition
4.0
Easy reading as story carried on nicely with good tension and thriller aspects though tackles some unsettling topics.
jayleeswanson's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a nice break from my typical romance thriller / mystery.
The story is told from three perspectives; Ava in present day and Marion and Constance from the past. When Ava gets pregnant and can’t answer all of the questions on her family history- it brings up questions of her mother’s past. Her job as a news reporter takes her to a site that is eerily familiar from when her mom attended a funeral there. She gets caught up in this work and it causes strife between her baby’s father and her family. Marion’s story is one of a maiden taken to live in a magnificent castle with a wealthy man. It doesn’t take long for the fairytale to fade away as her husband becomes cold after the loss of her first baby, Constance’s story is told as a child living in this castle but being made to lie about her health to the doctor, Her story is one of sadness, lies, and loneliness. But how do these stories connect and relate?
The author did a nice job of tying it together. I didn’t mind the predictability of the connection between the characters, I wish I would’ve heard more or understood more of Marion’s actions. I also would’ve liked closure with Garry and the main character, what had his experience been the night he was left alone? I know that they talked- but I would’ve liked to hear the exact conversation between Keven and Frances, that would have been interesting! Overall- great read, I wasn’t expecting to be so tied in, but it was very intriguing. Then to find it was written about a real place- spent another few hours googling that!
Thanks for the ARC NetGalley!
The story is told from three perspectives; Ava in present day and Marion and Constance from the past. When Ava gets pregnant and can’t answer all of the questions on her family history- it brings up questions of her mother’s past. Her job as a news reporter takes her to a site that is eerily familiar from when her mom attended a funeral there. She gets caught up in this work and it causes strife between her baby’s father and her family. Marion’s story is one of a maiden taken to live in a magnificent castle with a wealthy man. It doesn’t take long for the fairytale to fade away as her husband becomes cold after the loss of her first baby, Constance’s story is told as a child living in this castle but being made to lie about her health to the doctor, Her story is one of sadness, lies, and loneliness. But how do these stories connect and relate?
The author did a nice job of tying it together. I didn’t mind the predictability of the connection between the characters, I wish I would’ve heard more or understood more of Marion’s actions. I also would’ve liked closure with Garry and the main character, what had his experience been the night he was left alone? I know that they talked- but I would’ve liked to hear the exact conversation between Keven and Frances, that would have been interesting! Overall- great read, I wasn’t expecting to be so tied in, but it was very intriguing. Then to find it was written about a real place- spent another few hours googling that!
Thanks for the ARC NetGalley!
jen286's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to read this one, but I am glad I did. When I first picked it up a few months ago I wasn't in the right mood for it so I put it aside to try again later. Well later finally came and it drew me right in and I really enjoyed this story. I loved the atmosphere, the creepy older house and the mystery surrounding it and the bridge and the area.
Ava is a journalist. She is also pregnant and wants to know more about her mom's past. Her mom never speaks of it, she refuses, and that is just not okay with Ava. She is going to be a mom now so she deserves to know everything. Okay, Ava could be annoying and super entitled at times, but I still enjoyed this read. Like her mom doesn't owe Ava her past. She would tell Ava anything that would be pertinent medical history-wise, but just because you want to know the details of what is obviously not a good time in your mom's life doesn't mean you are entitled to them. She was this way with everyone. She wanted to know more info about something and would pretty much demand people tell her which...you can want to know and if people want to share great, but they don't owe you anything.
Now because Ava is determined to find all of her mom's dark secrets she remembers once they went to this nearby town so she starts looking. She finds Overtoun Estate and this bridge where dogs are said to have killed themselves on. Everything will be fine and then suddenly dogs just jump over the side and it doesn't end well for them. One of the crazy things is the author said this actually exists! There is such a bridge and no one knows why they do it. There are theories, but no definite answers. Ava swiftly becomes obsessed and has to find out what is going on there. The house feels off. There is something there, she just knows it. The locals believe it could be a thin place - where the barrier between the living and the dead is very thin. She is so obsessed she pretty much doesn't think at all about anything else. Not about her baby that is coming, not about her family, nothing. She definitely is determined once she sets her mind to something.
This story is also told from the point of view of two people in the past. The first, Marion, moves to Overtoun House when she is newly married and tells of what happens to her there. The other, Constance, is a young girl who lives in the house. I loved the way all three stories were woven together and how you find out what is actually happening. It was such a fun read and as I said above I loved the atmosphere and how creepy it all could be. How you really felt like the house, the bridge, the past was a presence the characters had to deal with. How they were like a living thing. I really enjoyed this one and I am glad I picked it up when I was more in the mood for this story.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book
Ava is a journalist. She is also pregnant and wants to know more about her mom's past. Her mom never speaks of it, she refuses, and that is just not okay with Ava. She is going to be a mom now so she deserves to know everything. Okay, Ava could be annoying and super entitled at times, but I still enjoyed this read. Like her mom doesn't owe Ava her past. She would tell Ava anything that would be pertinent medical history-wise, but just because you want to know the details of what is obviously not a good time in your mom's life doesn't mean you are entitled to them. She was this way with everyone. She wanted to know more info about something and would pretty much demand people tell her which...you can want to know and if people want to share great, but they don't owe you anything.
Now because Ava is determined to find all of her mom's dark secrets she remembers once they went to this nearby town so she starts looking. She finds Overtoun Estate and this bridge where dogs are said to have killed themselves on. Everything will be fine and then suddenly dogs just jump over the side and it doesn't end well for them. One of the crazy things is the author said this actually exists! There is such a bridge and no one knows why they do it. There are theories, but no definite answers. Ava swiftly becomes obsessed and has to find out what is going on there. The house feels off. There is something there, she just knows it. The locals believe it could be a thin place - where the barrier between the living and the dead is very thin. She is so obsessed she pretty much doesn't think at all about anything else. Not about her baby that is coming, not about her family, nothing. She definitely is determined once she sets her mind to something.
This story is also told from the point of view of two people in the past. The first, Marion, moves to Overtoun House when she is newly married and tells of what happens to her there. The other, Constance, is a young girl who lives in the house. I loved the way all three stories were woven together and how you find out what is actually happening. It was such a fun read and as I said above I loved the atmosphere and how creepy it all could be. How you really felt like the house, the bridge, the past was a presence the characters had to deal with. How they were like a living thing. I really enjoyed this one and I am glad I picked it up when I was more in the mood for this story.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book
lisahall's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bonniereads777's review against another edition
5.0
I reviewed this book for Historical Novels Review, the magazine of the Historical Novel Society. Per their policy, I cannot post the review until after it is published on their website in May 2021. After that, I will update the review.