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A review by agirlandabook85
The Dark by Emma Haughton
3.0
I really enjoyed the premise of this book. Set on a remote base in Antarctic during winter when they are subjected to 24 hour darkness. The harsh surroundings, darkness, isolation and close living quarters created a unique catalyst of tension before we even add in an unknown murder within the camp. I enjoyed learning about life in such a situation as time went on and could imagine well how much fear the characters would experience when things started to go wrong.
The main protagonist of Kate was resourceful and determined, her back story provided another interesting layer to the story but I can’t say I particularly warmed to her.
Unfortunately I also found the writing to be a little grating in places, it was over explained and frustrating. The story was dragged out due to Kate’s reluctance to trust or speak to people and in the end the “twist” was obvious and a little lack lustre. I was compelled to keep reading and had expectations of a clever shock but it never materialised.
Overall this was a decent thriller, it wasn’t a chore to read but it didn’t wow me either.
The main protagonist of Kate was resourceful and determined, her back story provided another interesting layer to the story but I can’t say I particularly warmed to her.
Unfortunately I also found the writing to be a little grating in places, it was over explained and frustrating. The story was dragged out due to Kate’s reluctance to trust or speak to people and in the end the “twist” was obvious and a little lack lustre. I was compelled to keep reading and had expectations of a clever shock but it never materialised.
Overall this was a decent thriller, it wasn’t a chore to read but it didn’t wow me either.