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A review by jessmilner26
Daisy in Chains by Sharon Bolton
3.0
Whoa. Well, that was a trip. 3.5 stars, I think.
First things first. I loved Bolton's Lacey Flint series (Lacey is probably one of my favourite book ladies ever) but it made me hesitant to read her stand alones. But if there's one thing she does well, its gives you some unreliable narrators who you can't help but want to read about. And this book is no exception.
I don't know how much I can review without spoiling this, but safe to say it's pretty addictive. Something Bolton always does well is giving you just enough hints to work some of it out, or at least think you have, only to sucker punch you at the end. This happens a lot in her books. It works perfectly for mystery, as it gives you the sense of satisfaction at at least partially working some of the mystery out whilst still surprising you. Not easy to do, but thats what happened here, and it really makes you want to keep reading to find out whether your right. So, bonus points for me not really knowing what was going to happen for most of this book. Its refreshing, since i've just finished a mystery before this where I guessed everything.
The thing is though, the ending felt sort of aprubt. I didn't feel like I had time to accept all the info coming at me and to think about how it came in through the rest of the book - So this is one you'd have to think about for a while. I do think, actually, that there is room for a sequel. Without spoiling too much, there's room for a really interesting dynamic between two of the characters that could make for interesting reading. But the ending sort of left some it hanging, so, I doubt that will happen.
anyway, all in all a fast paced read with a nice, twisty ending, but not my favourite work by her. Will def pick up some more of her stand alone's though!
First things first. I loved Bolton's Lacey Flint series (Lacey is probably one of my favourite book ladies ever) but it made me hesitant to read her stand alones. But if there's one thing she does well, its gives you some unreliable narrators who you can't help but want to read about. And this book is no exception.
I don't know how much I can review without spoiling this, but safe to say it's pretty addictive. Something Bolton always does well is giving you just enough hints to work some of it out, or at least think you have, only to sucker punch you at the end. This happens a lot in her books. It works perfectly for mystery, as it gives you the sense of satisfaction at at least partially working some of the mystery out whilst still surprising you. Not easy to do, but thats what happened here, and it really makes you want to keep reading to find out whether your right. So, bonus points for me not really knowing what was going to happen for most of this book. Its refreshing, since i've just finished a mystery before this where I guessed everything.
The thing is though, the ending felt sort of aprubt. I didn't feel like I had time to accept all the info coming at me and to think about how it came in through the rest of the book - So this is one you'd have to think about for a while. I do think, actually, that there is room for a sequel. Without spoiling too much, there's room for a really interesting dynamic between two of the characters that could make for interesting reading. But the ending sort of left some it hanging, so, I doubt that will happen.
Spoiler
have you guys ever seen luther? can't you just imagine maggie and pete working together like luther and alice? i can. that's what smarts about the ending, a huge waste of potential for a weird romance. like, im sure men fall in love with killers too, right?anyway, all in all a fast paced read with a nice, twisty ending, but not my favourite work by her. Will def pick up some more of her stand alone's though!