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bugsbunny_234's review against another edition
4.0
I have to admit, it’s been a while since I’ve read a thriller and the last couple have fallen slightly short of the mark but that wasn’t the case with this book. It is a bit chunky at around the 400 page mark but it’s got really quick, short chapters which I always find helps to deliver a fast pace and get you engrossed in the story. Once I started this I found I didn’t want to put it down and kept looking for the next moment when I could read a bit more.
This isn’t a scary, gory or intense thriller but it does leave you wondering - it’s one of those where the author seems to be leading you in one direction which you know can’t be right so you start questioning everyone else. I have to admit that I didn’t figure it out until just before the truth was revealed and I do love that in a thriller! It keeps you on the edge of your seat because you’re trying to figure it out and read between the lines, there’s definitely more than a couple of secrets between the characters in this book!
Overall I really enjoyed this book and it has relit the spark that a good thriller can deliver, I think I’ll be reading a few more in the next few months for sure!!! Also want to say a big thanks to @michaeljbooks for sending me this stunning proof copy to read and review!
This isn’t a scary, gory or intense thriller but it does leave you wondering - it’s one of those where the author seems to be leading you in one direction which you know can’t be right so you start questioning everyone else. I have to admit that I didn’t figure it out until just before the truth was revealed and I do love that in a thriller! It keeps you on the edge of your seat because you’re trying to figure it out and read between the lines, there’s definitely more than a couple of secrets between the characters in this book!
Overall I really enjoyed this book and it has relit the spark that a good thriller can deliver, I think I’ll be reading a few more in the next few months for sure!!! Also want to say a big thanks to @michaeljbooks for sending me this stunning proof copy to read and review!
jojen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wilson2000's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Very tense and gripping read, once it gets going it’s hard to put it down.
Plenty of twists and turns, right up to the last page which I enjoyed. Would definitely recommend and I will be looking out for more of the author’s work in future
Plenty of twists and turns, right up to the last page which I enjoyed. Would definitely recommend and I will be looking out for more of the author’s work in future
julyan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kamilamuffin's review against another edition
2.0
A person disappears.
And then nothing happens for the next 300 pages
And then nothing happens for the next 300 pages
rociovoncina's review against another edition
2.0
Titulo: Feliz año nuevo
Autor: Malin Stehn
Motivo de lectura: #RetoColores2024
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Mi edicion: Electronico
Puntuacion: 2.5/5
Este es un thriller nordico con un inicio bastante lento (lo cual no es un problema, porque es algo caracteristico dentro del genero), tengo experiencia leyendo esta clase de libros y se que es asi, el problema es que esa lentitud se traslada a las 3/4 del libro, y es en el ultimo cuarto de este libro donde todo se acelera.
La autora no hace un gran desarrollo con sus personajes, en la mayoria de ellos solo tenemos acceso a cosas muy sobre la superficie. Da la impresion que la autora elige apoyarse en la trama y la dinamica grupal, pero este aspecto tampoco funciona.
Basicamente es tener personajes que estan desorientados, y toman decisiones absurdas, como asi tambien asunciones descabelladas, esta presente la falta de comunicacion, lo que tambien agrega situaciones innecesarias.
Por momentos da la impresion que la propia autora no sabe resolver cosas en su trama, entones recurre a ciertos giros argumentales que sinceramente no funcionan, se notan forzados o sacados de la nada misma, los giros carecen de coherencia. Durante gran parte de la trama no hay indicios, es por eso que toda la informacion apresurada llegando al final termina siendo hasta decepcionante.
Este libro no es atrapante, y contiene personajes insulsos que realmente nunca serian memorables.
Autor: Malin Stehn
Motivo de lectura: #RetoColores2024
Lectura / Relectura: Lectura
Mi edicion: Electronico
Puntuacion: 2.5/5
Este es un thriller nordico con un inicio bastante lento (lo cual no es un problema, porque es algo caracteristico dentro del genero), tengo experiencia leyendo esta clase de libros y se que es asi, el problema es que esa lentitud se traslada a las 3/4 del libro, y es en el ultimo cuarto de este libro donde todo se acelera.
La autora no hace un gran desarrollo con sus personajes, en la mayoria de ellos solo tenemos acceso a cosas muy sobre la superficie. Da la impresion que la autora elige apoyarse en la trama y la dinamica grupal, pero este aspecto tampoco funciona.
Basicamente es tener personajes que estan desorientados, y toman decisiones absurdas, como asi tambien asunciones descabelladas, esta presente la falta de comunicacion, lo que tambien agrega situaciones innecesarias.
Por momentos da la impresion que la propia autora no sabe resolver cosas en su trama, entones recurre a ciertos giros argumentales que sinceramente no funcionan, se notan forzados o sacados de la nada misma, los giros carecen de coherencia. Durante gran parte de la trama no hay indicios, es por eso que toda la informacion apresurada llegando al final termina siendo hasta decepcionante.
Este libro no es atrapante, y contiene personajes insulsos que realmente nunca serian memorables.
annachiara20's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katielou72's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable psychological thriller, with twists, turns and surprises. Recommended!
theaceofpages's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's new years eve and there are two parties happening. One attended by two best friends and one hosted by their daughters. When Jennifer doesn't return home and is reported missing, the search begins. Friendships and relationships are tested as it becomes obvious that everyone has things to hide.
I quite enjoyed the reading experience but overall this was just... okay? And yeah, mysteries and thrillers don't have to be anything spectacular but even by those standards this was pretty average. It was an enjoyable read, but I didn't like the ending. I don't know how much this was influenced by the constantly switching perspectives or even the translation, but what happened and the way it was written was a bit of a let down. I also felt like certain aspects of dysfunctional relationships were maybe brought up a bit too often. There was a lot of inner monologue stuff going on and given how plain yet unlikable all the characters were (not an inherently bad thing of course!) it just didn't do as much as I hoped. This could be the translation to some extent, but the same content (which I think could have been trimmed down with regards to some aspects of what was happening and very much fleshed out for others) would have been present in the original so it probably goes beyond that. While what was happening was interesting enough to keep my interest, I do think it could have been stronger.
I quite enjoyed the reading experience but overall this was just... okay? And yeah, mysteries and thrillers don't have to be anything spectacular but even by those standards this was pretty average. It was an enjoyable read, but I didn't like the ending. I don't know how much this was influenced by the constantly switching perspectives or even the translation, but what happened and the way it was written was a bit of a let down. I also felt like certain aspects of dysfunctional relationships were maybe brought up a bit too often. There was a lot of inner monologue stuff going on and given how plain yet unlikable all the characters were (not an inherently bad thing of course!) it just didn't do as much as I hoped. This could be the translation to some extent, but the same content (which I think could have been trimmed down with regards to some aspects of what was happening and very much fleshed out for others) would have been present in the original so it probably goes beyond that. While what was happening was interesting enough to keep my interest, I do think it could have been stronger.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Infertility, Pedophilia, Sexism, Suicide, Blood, and Murder