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A review by chrissireads
The Dead Ex by Jane Corry
3.0
I have enjoyed books by Jane Corry before, so I was happy to check out her latest release The Dead Ex. The synopsis immediately grabbed me and I was expecting a fabulous thriller. This book was addictive and easy to read, but I don’t think it’s one of Jane’s best. I was a little confused by this story but it certainly clicked after a while, so it’s worth sticking with.
Vicki had epilepsy after being attacked at her work. Rather than supporting his wife, Daniel, Vicki’s husband leaves her for his mistress. One day, the police visit Vicki explaining to her that her ex husband is missing and could be dead. What Vicky doesn’t realise is that she’s prime suspect! Vicki is determined to prove her innocence, but it’s tricky when the drugs prescribed for her epilepsy cause frequent memory loss. Alongside this story line we also are introduced to Scarlet and Helen. We also hear from Scarlett’s mum Zelda. There are many characters and it’s hard to try and work out who is who.
I found the multi point of view hard to understand at the start of the story. I was struggling to figure out the connection between the characters, which may frustrate other readers. I felt quite confused throughout and just wanted some clarity, perhaps sooner than it actually arrived. I was fine with it when it became clear about the connection. It certainly had enough of an action packed plot for me to continue reading! Some of the things are a little far fetched though.
I wouldn’t say this is an amazing thriller, but it is readable with an awful male character that you’ll love to hate.
Vicki had epilepsy after being attacked at her work. Rather than supporting his wife, Daniel, Vicki’s husband leaves her for his mistress. One day, the police visit Vicki explaining to her that her ex husband is missing and could be dead. What Vicky doesn’t realise is that she’s prime suspect! Vicki is determined to prove her innocence, but it’s tricky when the drugs prescribed for her epilepsy cause frequent memory loss. Alongside this story line we also are introduced to Scarlet and Helen. We also hear from Scarlett’s mum Zelda. There are many characters and it’s hard to try and work out who is who.
I found the multi point of view hard to understand at the start of the story. I was struggling to figure out the connection between the characters, which may frustrate other readers. I felt quite confused throughout and just wanted some clarity, perhaps sooner than it actually arrived. I was fine with it when it became clear about the connection. It certainly had enough of an action packed plot for me to continue reading! Some of the things are a little far fetched though.
I wouldn’t say this is an amazing thriller, but it is readable with an awful male character that you’ll love to hate.