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A review by rfwads
Guilty by Laura Elliot
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
3.0
There's nothing quite like sweet revenge and karma.
What I liked about Guilty:
Although Guilty wasn't action-heavy, it did succeed as an engaging psychological thriller. The book was both complex and intriguing. The search for Constance was gripping and interesting which led to a startling and unexpected finale in part one. Equally chilling is Amanda’s measured, cold-blooded dismantling of Karl's life. It depicted the unsettling reality of how the media often remains indifferent to the chaos caused by sensational stories, regardless of the truth behind them. We have all seen how powerful the media can be and the damage they cause to people's lives just to make headlines.
What I disliked about Guilty:
Occasionally, the book's pace was slow which would lead me to skim through certain paragraphs or pages. However, the book retained enough of my interest to carry me through those slower sections.
What I think would have made Guilty better:
Though occasionally slow, the book remained captivating throughout. If there is anything that I would change, it would be to increase the suspense in the first two parts to match the gripping intensity of the later parts.
Would I recommend Guilty by Laura Elliot:
Although I wasn't fond of Laura Elliot's past works, I found Guilty to be enjoyable and would recommend it to others.
****
Split into four parts, Guilty opens with the disappearance of thirteen-year-old Constance Lawson. Amidst the investigation, the media aggressively points fingers at Constance's uncle, Karl Lawson. Fast forward six years, Karl's life is in ruins while journalist Amanda Bowe, who accused him, flourishes. However, a sudden call thrusts Amanda into a catastrophic scenario reminiscent of every mother's worst fears.
What I liked about Guilty:
Although Guilty wasn't action-heavy, it did succeed as an engaging psychological thriller. The book was both complex and intriguing. The search for Constance was gripping and interesting which led to a startling and unexpected finale in part one. Equally chilling is Amanda’s measured, cold-blooded dismantling of Karl's life. It depicted the unsettling reality of how the media often remains indifferent to the chaos caused by sensational stories, regardless of the truth behind them. We have all seen how powerful the media can be and the damage they cause to people's lives just to make headlines.
What I disliked about Guilty:
Occasionally, the book's pace was slow which would lead me to skim through certain paragraphs or pages. However, the book retained enough of my interest to carry me through those slower sections.
What I think would have made Guilty better:
Though occasionally slow, the book remained captivating throughout. If there is anything that I would change, it would be to increase the suspense in the first two parts to match the gripping intensity of the later parts.
Would I recommend Guilty by Laura Elliot:
Although I wasn't fond of Laura Elliot's past works, I found Guilty to be enjoyable and would recommend it to others.
****
Split into four parts, Guilty opens with the disappearance of thirteen-year-old Constance Lawson. Amidst the investigation, the media aggressively points fingers at Constance's uncle, Karl Lawson. Fast forward six years, Karl's life is in ruins while journalist Amanda Bowe, who accused him, flourishes. However, a sudden call thrusts Amanda into a catastrophic scenario reminiscent of every mother's worst fears.