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A review by avigail
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
3.0
Even though I had Into the Water on my TBR for a long time I read The Girl on the Train almost ten years ago. The truth is that I have the same feelings with Paula Hawkins's debut novel. I feel like going in circles, and in the end, even though we get the who did it we get a last surprise that I wasn't fond of.
I understand that having so many characters mixes up the reader, but having so many different plot lines made the book long, which is why I had to take long breaks before picking it up again. I like Paula Hawkins's prose, but for me, the execution is lacking, and it feels a little strange.
I am in this phase of life where I wouldn't say I like to read books with tense moods; I gave Into the Water a chance because it is a book that deals with grief, murder, and many secrets those are themes I enjoy reading about.
I believe Into the Water is a book for people who crave a twisty tale with some glimpses of paranormal elements; a novel that explores the complexities of human emotions, and nature, and how sometimes memories of the past can have devastating power.
The truth is I don't know if Paula Hawkins's writing is to my liking, and if I pick up any of her future books it might take me another decade.
I understand that having so many characters mixes up the reader, but having so many different plot lines made the book long, which is why I had to take long breaks before picking it up again. I like Paula Hawkins's prose, but for me, the execution is lacking, and it feels a little strange.
I am in this phase of life where I wouldn't say I like to read books with tense moods; I gave Into the Water a chance because it is a book that deals with grief, murder, and many secrets those are themes I enjoy reading about.
I believe Into the Water is a book for people who crave a twisty tale with some glimpses of paranormal elements; a novel that explores the complexities of human emotions, and nature, and how sometimes memories of the past can have devastating power.
The truth is I don't know if Paula Hawkins's writing is to my liking, and if I pick up any of her future books it might take me another decade.