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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
It was an exciting thriller of a story. I was expecting a few parts but not others.
I loved The Whisper Man but I’ve liked each subsequent release a little less. I’m not even sure what to say about this one. 2.5 stars, rounded up. I had to force myself to read it and it was just so convoluted. There were some good mystery elements here - I just don’t think I liked how he got there. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
While I had a lukewarm opinion of The Shadow Friend/The Shadows by the same author, I found this to be a riveting, edge-of-your seat read. The suspense very well executed and the themes - toeing the supernatural line - occasionally made it almost veer into horro-thriller territory. The emotional turmoil of the characters, particularly in Katie's storyline, was surprisingly impactful for a novel that's more plot-driven than character-driven. The ambiguity of the ending, which is hard to execute in my opinion, added a unique touch.
For fans of cult narratives, and those who don't mind asking themselves 'how much can we will into existence?'
For fans of cult narratives, and those who don't mind asking themselves 'how much can we will into existence?'
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
There was a LOT of suspense and foreshadowing in this one, with a philosophy centered plot line. If you're a fan of The Sinner season 3, you will probably really enjoy this book. I will say that I did have to really pay attention while reading with all the twists and turns. Overall, this was a pretty fun read, can't wait for what's next from Alex North!
Alex North you genius!!! This is his most complicated one yet. I loved it. So many twists and turns. The only thing I did not like was the detective. His character was a bit of. Other than that, genius!!
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I think I need to give up on audiobooks in this genre because I do just start missing things. Alex North is so good at CREEPY, spooky stories. Also, there were a lot of red herrings here that made the story super fun. I wasn't quite as hooked as his first two books, but still good!
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix