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A review by happycrafter207
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
3.0
Star Rating: 3 stars
This was perfectly good, but I hoped for great because of all the humbug about this book.
Paris Peralta is found by police holding a bloody straight razor next to the tub holding her now-deceased and much older husband, famous comedian Jimmy Peralta. Did she do it or is there another explanation? There seems to be a lot of things that Paris maybe didnt share with Jimmy.
There’s SO much potential in that premise, and that’s the story I wanted to read. I wanted the razzle dazzle twists, nail-biting suspense and big thrills one might expect with such an intriguing set-up! What I got was more of a long, sad backstory for Paris, alternating with her present day legal troubles. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it. It had enough twists and red herrings to satisfy my inner detective and keep me turning the pages.
My biggest issue with the book is that I felt a general lack of connection to Paris. I felt sympathetic to her circumstances, but I didn’t feel that emotionally invested in her as a person.
All things said, I will be reading Hillier’s previous and future titles. The talent is clearly there, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
This was perfectly good, but I hoped for great because of all the humbug about this book.
Paris Peralta is found by police holding a bloody straight razor next to the tub holding her now-deceased and much older husband, famous comedian Jimmy Peralta. Did she do it or is there another explanation? There seems to be a lot of things that Paris maybe didnt share with Jimmy.
There’s SO much potential in that premise, and that’s the story I wanted to read. I wanted the razzle dazzle twists, nail-biting suspense and big thrills one might expect with such an intriguing set-up! What I got was more of a long, sad backstory for Paris, alternating with her present day legal troubles. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it. It had enough twists and red herrings to satisfy my inner detective and keep me turning the pages.
My biggest issue with the book is that I felt a general lack of connection to Paris. I felt sympathetic to her circumstances, but I didn’t feel that emotionally invested in her as a person.
All things said, I will be reading Hillier’s previous and future titles. The talent is clearly there, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!