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A review by nietzschesghost
Friend of the Family by Tasmina Perry
4.0
Having been a fan of Sunday Times bestselling author Tasmina Perry's debut thriller, 'The Pool House', I thought this sounded right up my street. I had no idea Perry had written many books that could be described as romantic suspense or chick lit, this doesn't surprise me as I don't really read or enjoy either of those genres. This new direction is certainly working well as she seems to be a natural at producing compelling yarns that grip the reader from the first couple of pages, that's what happened here for me anyway. 'Friend of the Family' is a cross between domestic noir, chick lit and thriller and is targeted more towards women.
I'm getting quite weary with some of the domestic noir titles that are around at the moment, but this, at least, has an addictive quality to it. Many of them derive their storylines from well worn tropes of the genre, and this one is no different. That being said, there are many other ways a book can gain your respect. Here, the sound writing and the unpredictable nature of the plot are to be admired. Wonderfully crafted, a slow building tension and characters who are both likeable and three-dimensional, I thoroughly enjoyed this easy read. If you're looking for a little escapism on a wet and windy September day, then look no further, you'll be whisked away to the beautiful Côte d'Azur in southeastern France for a cocktail by the beach. What could be better?
Many thanks to Headline Review for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
I'm getting quite weary with some of the domestic noir titles that are around at the moment, but this, at least, has an addictive quality to it. Many of them derive their storylines from well worn tropes of the genre, and this one is no different. That being said, there are many other ways a book can gain your respect. Here, the sound writing and the unpredictable nature of the plot are to be admired. Wonderfully crafted, a slow building tension and characters who are both likeable and three-dimensional, I thoroughly enjoyed this easy read. If you're looking for a little escapism on a wet and windy September day, then look no further, you'll be whisked away to the beautiful Côte d'Azur in southeastern France for a cocktail by the beach. What could be better?
Many thanks to Headline Review for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.