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A review by stephy_bookworld
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
3.0
Liiiisten- its a 3.5 for me.
The book is told by Rowan via letters from prison. There was definitely parts where I was like, "umm... is this a new entry?" But still, it was a nice take. Her relationship and dynamic with the kids made me feel a type of way; kids are never easy to deal with, but damn can they be conniving when they want to be. I was cheering yet pleading for Rowan to do something; but always felt short which didn't really add, if any, much weight to what we inevitably would find out. Then the plot twist came... and left. Just like that. Don't get me wrong, the build-up was alright and I didn't expect it. Took a bit to piece it all together. However, by the end, it just felt rushed and it left me with more questions than answers. I usually never have a problem with this type of conclusion, but in this case, there were a few plot holes that could have easily been filled and still keep the air of mystery.
Overall, it was a decent read with eerie parts that made me stick to it until the very end.
The book is told by Rowan via letters from prison. There was definitely parts where I was like, "umm... is this a new entry?" But still, it was a nice take. Her relationship and dynamic with the kids made me feel a type of way; kids are never easy to deal with, but damn can they be conniving when they want to be. I was cheering yet pleading for Rowan to do something; but always felt short which didn't really add, if any, much weight to what we inevitably would find out. Then the plot twist came... and left. Just like that. Don't get me wrong, the build-up was alright and I didn't expect it. Took a bit to piece it all together. However, by the end, it just felt rushed and it left me with more questions than answers. I usually never have a problem with this type of conclusion, but in this case, there were a few plot holes that could have easily been filled and still keep the air of mystery.
Overall, it was a decent read with eerie parts that made me stick to it until the very end.