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A review by nebulous07
The Publicist by Natalie Tambini
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Publicist was thrilling, dark and twisted with an air of mystery and glamour. I recommend reading the nail-biting book The Nail Salon before diving into this one.
DCI Sue Fisher is back and still reeling from the previous case. Her relationship with Mike is becoming static, her son Tom has withdrawn and not himself, and she is driven to find the truth regarding the disappearance of Sam Stevens, a famous actor. Sam's Publicist, Lola, like Sue, is forced to find out what happened with Sam and is keen on keeping up to date with the progress of the investigation. As Sue and Lola's paths cross, things become unexpected and complicated.
Leave it to the author to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The pacing is well-done, and the chapters leave you wanting more. Natalie Tambini also tackles multiple issues in this book, such as abuse, anorexia, adoption, abandonment and suicide. My sole contention with this read is that the last 85% of the book was abrupt and rushed. I would have loved it if the author fleshed out the scenes a tad more in line with the underlying suspense beautifully created throughout the book.
Thank you, NetGalley & HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for providing an e-ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
DCI Sue Fisher is back and still reeling from the previous case. Her relationship with Mike is becoming static, her son Tom has withdrawn and not himself, and she is driven to find the truth regarding the disappearance of Sam Stevens, a famous actor. Sam's Publicist, Lola, like Sue, is forced to find out what happened with Sam and is keen on keeping up to date with the progress of the investigation. As Sue and Lola's paths cross, things become unexpected and complicated.
Leave it to the author to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The pacing is well-done, and the chapters leave you wanting more. Natalie Tambini also tackles multiple issues in this book, such as abuse, anorexia, adoption, abandonment and suicide. My sole contention with this read is that the last 85% of the book was abrupt and rushed. I would have loved it if the author fleshed out the scenes a tad more in line with the underlying suspense beautifully created throughout the book.
Thank you, NetGalley & HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for providing an e-ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Torture, and Suicide
Minor: Vomit