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The Survivors by Jane Harper
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Survivors follows Kieran Elliot as he returns to his sleepy seaside hometown of Evelyn Bay. Not only is Kieran returning home to help his parents pack up, he is returning home to where 12 years earlier disaster struck, a disaster in which he had a part to play. Is it just a coincidence that disaster strikes again on his return?
As with Harper’s previous books, this is another slow burn mystery where tension builds and the story unravels unhurriedly through the pages. Normally I enjoy that aspect of Harper’s writing but unfortunately here I found myself a little bored.
There are a lot of characters within the story, some you could do without, and I feel maybe this took from the suspense and atmosphere leaving it feel a little long and drawn out. However, in usual Harper style the atmosphere and setting really comes through and it is easy to feel yourself enmeshed in the close Tasmanian town.
Did I like it, yes. Did I love it, no. One of those books that I don’t regret reading but will be put in the ‘that was grand’ pile.
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As with Harper’s previous books, this is another slow burn mystery where tension builds and the story unravels unhurriedly through the pages. Normally I enjoy that aspect of Harper’s writing but unfortunately here I found myself a little bored.
There are a lot of characters within the story, some you could do without, and I feel maybe this took from the suspense and atmosphere leaving it feel a little long and drawn out. However, in usual Harper style the atmosphere and setting really comes through and it is easy to feel yourself enmeshed in the close Tasmanian town.
Did I like it, yes. Did I love it, no. One of those books that I don’t regret reading but will be put in the ‘that was grand’ pile.
If you enjoyed this review come follow me on instagram @TravelsEatsReads for more