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therealgenesisb 's review for:
Parents Weekend
by Alex Finlay
fast-paced
Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay is a solid fast-paced thriller. The death of a student enrolled at Santa Clara University is discovered during parents weekend. Things intensify when four more students fail to show up to dinner with their parents. It is compelling, and the pacing is quick, which makes for an easy read.
However, the novel is bogged down by too many points of view. Instead of deepening the story, the shifting perspectives make it harder to connect with any one character. The characters themselves often feel more like plot devices than real people, making the story hard to relate to on a personal level.
While there are a few clever twists, they’re not quite enough to overcome the book’s scattered structure. Fans of Finlay might still enjoy the ride, but Parents Weekend didn’t quite earn top marks for me.
Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy.
However, the novel is bogged down by too many points of view. Instead of deepening the story, the shifting perspectives make it harder to connect with any one character. The characters themselves often feel more like plot devices than real people, making the story hard to relate to on a personal level.
While there are a few clever twists, they’re not quite enough to overcome the book’s scattered structure. Fans of Finlay might still enjoy the ride, but Parents Weekend didn’t quite earn top marks for me.
Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy.