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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
I do not like it when I have a negative review to write. Part of me feels like I'm being insulting to the author. And I truly don't mean to be. I know there will be readers out there who will connect with this book, but I'm not one of them. Right now after reading this book, I feel like that's three days of my life I can never get back. I had extremely high hopes for this book after Ms. Steadman's debut novel Something in the Water, which was great. And on all accounts this book fell flat on its face.
First, it took forever to really get to anything of a proper storyline. I kept thinking, "What in the world is she talking about and where is she going with this?". The story made no sense to me. On one side you could take that as the author has come up with a unique plot line not told before. I wish that were the case. Sadly, this story was a garbled mess. The characters were so bland, boring, unattractive and simply not appealing. I didn't feel there was any development there to grasp onto. The pace of the story moved slower than a snail and didn't hold my interest at all. And all the medical terminology on amnesia (I understand amnesia is the focus of the book) got very distracting, annoying and redundant. I did want to be completely fair in my review so yes, I did finish the book. I could see where the author was hoping for twists but none of them landed. It hurts to say this book is a big disappointment because her first book was good.
While I can't recommend this book, I will recommend her first novel. As they say don't judge a book by its cover, let's not judge this author by this one book.
My thanks to the Catherine Steadman, Ballentine Books and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
First, it took forever to really get to anything of a proper storyline. I kept thinking, "What in the world is she talking about and where is she going with this?". The story made no sense to me. On one side you could take that as the author has come up with a unique plot line not told before. I wish that were the case. Sadly, this story was a garbled mess. The characters were so bland, boring, unattractive and simply not appealing. I didn't feel there was any development there to grasp onto. The pace of the story moved slower than a snail and didn't hold my interest at all. And all the medical terminology on amnesia (I understand amnesia is the focus of the book) got very distracting, annoying and redundant. I did want to be completely fair in my review so yes, I did finish the book. I could see where the author was hoping for twists but none of them landed. It hurts to say this book is a big disappointment because her first book was good.
While I can't recommend this book, I will recommend her first novel. As they say don't judge a book by its cover, let's not judge this author by this one book.
My thanks to the Catherine Steadman, Ballentine Books and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The first half of the book is 3.5 stars, second half is 1.5 so I’m averaging it to 2. I was hoping it to be something more, but the big plot twist is so contrived.
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me wondering what was going to happen with each page turn.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A compelling psychological thriller, Mr. Nobody keeps readers hooked with its eerie atmosphere and well-timed twists. Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Emma Lewis is called to assess a mysterious amnesiac, only to realize he knows secrets about her past. As tension builds, the mystery deepens, blurring the lines between patient and doctor.
Steadman’s immersive writing and shifting perspectives add intrigue, though some plot points stretch believability. The story starts strong but slows in the middle before a gripping climax. While not flawless, it’s an engaging, suspenseful read for thriller fans.
Steadman’s immersive writing and shifting perspectives add intrigue, though some plot points stretch believability. The story starts strong but slows in the middle before a gripping climax. While not flawless, it’s an engaging, suspenseful read for thriller fans.
I really tried to like this book but I’m a hundred pages in and nothing has happened yet. The writing is stilted and awkward, the characters uninteresting, and the plot just isn’t holding my attention. I’m intrigued by the concept as it bears a lot of similarities to the real-life case of the “Somerton Man,” I just think this book is poorly executed.
Took me forever to finish bc it did it hold my attention.