A review by raych_bee
Land of the Living by Nicci French

2.0

Maybe it was because I had the unfortunate pleasure of reading two of Gillian Flynn's books at the beginning of summer, or maybe it was something else. Gillian Flynn has given me impossibly high expectations for every mystery/thriller I pick up, so maybe my "it was okay" rating is a bit harsh. But, really, The Land of the Living was okay. I found myself addicted to the mystery and I went along with most of the character's decisions, but all in all I found it a bit frustrating. I don't consider this a spoiler considering it is written on the inside flap, but the fact that the authorities do not do more to aid in Abbie's recovery and case drives me crazy. It ate at me throughout the entire book, even the parts that I enjoyed. You're telling me that NO ONE is going to take this seriously? Other than this huge oversight (it essentially drives the rest of the plot), I enjoyed the thrill and panic of it all. Abbie is smart, cautious, and driven and I will probably give Nicci French another try.