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A review by pagesplotsandpints
The Split by Kit Frick
mysterious
medium-paced
3.25
Read Completed 3/12/24 | 3.25 stars
I'm always drawn to Kit Frick's writing and seem to get along with it fairly well, so I was interested in picking up this newly released adult thriller. I really liked the concept of a split decision and seeing what happens if one person changes one decision. I was definitely pulled into the story at first but ultimately, the thriller part just wasn't enough for me.
I really liked the concept and at first, there was a lot of intrigue surrounding Jane's relationship with her sister. I was curious what happened to her sister when she didn't turn up and what underlying motives there could be... but ultimately, it all just fell a little flat for me. The reveals seemed a little random and forced because some of the character motives were so hidden that what should have been surprising was just kind of like, "Huh. That's weird."
The characters also fell a little flat for me. Jane was apparently supposed to be "plain Jane" but she was a little boring with all of the other characters stealing the personality from her. I don't know... I just never really connected with her as much as I wanted to and I really don't know what I'd tell you about her after finishing the book.
There were a lot of good pieces here but I just didn't love the way they all came together. A few things fell flat and nothing really pulled it out of that feeling for me to make it shine. I really like the concept, but the ending was a little confusing as well. Sometimes with this type of plot, the two timelines end up converging and having the same ending but here, we get two endings. I guess it's up to the reader to choose which one they liked better, if the second one is how things really ended, or if there is no answer. It felt a little messy and unsatisfying to me.
Other recommended reads: THE CHOICE by Gillian McAllister
I'm always drawn to Kit Frick's writing and seem to get along with it fairly well, so I was interested in picking up this newly released adult thriller. I really liked the concept of a split decision and seeing what happens if one person changes one decision. I was definitely pulled into the story at first but ultimately, the thriller part just wasn't enough for me.
I really liked the concept and at first, there was a lot of intrigue surrounding Jane's relationship with her sister. I was curious what happened to her sister when she didn't turn up and what underlying motives there could be... but ultimately, it all just fell a little flat for me. The reveals seemed a little random and forced because some of the character motives were so hidden that what should have been surprising was just kind of like, "Huh. That's weird."
The characters also fell a little flat for me. Jane was apparently supposed to be "plain Jane" but she was a little boring with all of the other characters stealing the personality from her. I don't know... I just never really connected with her as much as I wanted to and I really don't know what I'd tell you about her after finishing the book.
There were a lot of good pieces here but I just didn't love the way they all came together. A few things fell flat and nothing really pulled it out of that feeling for me to make it shine. I really like the concept, but the ending was a little confusing as well. Sometimes with this type of plot, the two timelines end up converging and having the same ending but here, we get two endings. I guess it's up to the reader to choose which one they liked better, if the second one is how things really ended, or if there is no answer. It felt a little messy and unsatisfying to me.
Other recommended reads: THE CHOICE by Gillian McAllister