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A review by mcclapper
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
4.0
I mostly enjoyed the story, but there were definitely a few things that bugged me. First and foremost, I actually really enjoyed the main character Jess. Was she incompetent and foolish at times? Yes. But she wasn't a detective (not even an amateur), she was just looking for her brother who had gone missing in a foreign country. She hardly even knew their language. I think anyone who was dealing with her situation would act foolishly at times.
The other characters were largely unlikable, but I think that was the point. The story could have done without the concierge though. She was an unnecessary addition and I rolled my eyes when every chapter of hers ended with "Everything had changed ever since he showed up" or something to that effect. I realize she owed somewhat of a debt to the family, but she really didn't need to be so cryptic and she could've helped Jess out a lot more than she did.
Lastly, as someone else had mentioned in their review, why was everyone always described as sweaty and smelling of cigarettes and alcohol? The descriptions became redundant and I cringed thinking of how rancid the characters would smell.
Overall, I really did enjoy the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Ben. I had an inkling of what was going to happen, but there were definitely twists that I did not see coming. It was a fun read that only took me a couple of days to get through.
The other characters were largely unlikable, but I think that was the point. The story could have done without the concierge though. She was an unnecessary addition and I rolled my eyes when every chapter of hers ended with "Everything had changed ever since he showed up" or something to that effect. I realize she owed somewhat of a debt to the family, but she really didn't need to be so cryptic and she could've helped Jess out a lot more than she did.
Lastly, as someone else had mentioned in their review, why was everyone always described as sweaty and smelling of cigarettes and alcohol? The descriptions became redundant and I cringed thinking of how rancid the characters would smell.
Overall, I really did enjoy the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Ben. I had an inkling of what was going to happen, but there were definitely twists that I did not see coming. It was a fun read that only took me a couple of days to get through.