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A review by marymoth
The Thin Place by C.D. Major
4.0
3.75/5 stars
Friendly reminder that the book is finally out!!
First of all: Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Second of all TW: suicide, child abuse, miscarriage, animal abuse and death.
Overtoun Bridge: Set in Dumbarton, Scotland. This bridge is also known as the "dog suicide bridge". Dog suicides have happened since the 1950´s. It is not yet exactly known why this happens but there is a wide array of theories surrounding it.
Thin places: Places where the corporeal world and the eternal world´s veils are thin.
These two themes are well talked throughout the whole book (as well as others!) and this in turn, made me want to read it. I had read somewhere about Overtoun Bridge but never actually delved deeper. I had never though, read or heard about "thin places" but alas, knowing me? You know I would be fascinated by that. This book managed to get my attention in the best way possible, it was also my first e-ARC and I´m definitely not disappointed (finally a good start to the month!)
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Now: Ava is a journalist and a mom to be. However, she develops a concern because of her ongoing pregnancy and a lack of medical history since her mother is adopted and refuses to speak about it. Consequently, Ava tries to dig into it, leading her to Overtoun. She develops an unhealthy obsession for the place and starts in turn, to receive threats in order for her to leave the place the hell alone.
But, did she listen? Nuh-huh. She finds ways to make it her job: she tries to cover it for the news, she goes there as a tourist, she creates a bond with the current owner of the house. And well, she definitely doesn´t expect what she finds...
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This is a thriller of sorts, but as I found myself reading it I would definitely say this has also tiny bits of supernatural/terror thrown here and there (and i´m living for it!).
This book started off a bit slow but wow. Wow, wow. I´m dumbfounded really. I can´t even put my ideas into proper words. This book is absorbing, interesting, and a bit gruesome. (if you do plan to read this check the trigger warnings at the start of my review)
However!: The protagonists read off almost the same (I think that is the main reason it didn´t go up to 4.5/5 stars like I envisioned it at first). I had to constantly check who was narrating. As a funny note: I found the form of narrative interesting and curious. We have 2 first person narrations and a third person narration. It´s... a compelling decision to say the least. I liked it. Props to that.
The ending? Well shit. It´s one of the best ending lines I´ve ever read. I´m not kidding. I wish I was but I screamed and then I stared... with my mouth open... I´m astounded.
The pace? I have a few complains here and there but honestly, now that I think about it... nothing to serious. I stopped my chores of the day to finish this. Seriously. I couldn´t put it down, that´s why I have no complaints on that department. *chimes*
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In conclusion what I liked: supernatural themes and historical themes surrounding the book, the pace was *almost*perfect, it started off strong, the ending (not getting tired of saying that), the setting, the plot.
What I didn´t like: Protagonists reading off almost the same (up to almost the ending), the multiple people getting pregnant at the same time (sorry not a fan of it) and would say that´s about it. (because its a thriller and I can´t say much without spoiling)
SO!, Do I recommend it? Yes, yes I do. Thanks for turning in in my half-coherent review. Is all.
Friendly reminder that the book is finally out!!
First of all: Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Second of all TW: suicide, child abuse, miscarriage, animal abuse and death.
Overtoun Bridge: Set in Dumbarton, Scotland. This bridge is also known as the "dog suicide bridge". Dog suicides have happened since the 1950´s. It is not yet exactly known why this happens but there is a wide array of theories surrounding it.
Thin places: Places where the corporeal world and the eternal world´s veils are thin.
These two themes are well talked throughout the whole book (as well as others!) and this in turn, made me want to read it. I had read somewhere about Overtoun Bridge but never actually delved deeper. I had never though, read or heard about "thin places" but alas, knowing me? You know I would be fascinated by that. This book managed to get my attention in the best way possible, it was also my first e-ARC and I´m definitely not disappointed (finally a good start to the month!)
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Now: Ava is a journalist and a mom to be. However, she develops a concern because of her ongoing pregnancy and a lack of medical history since her mother is adopted and refuses to speak about it. Consequently, Ava tries to dig into it, leading her to Overtoun. She develops an unhealthy obsession for the place and starts in turn, to receive threats in order for her to leave the place the hell alone.
But, did she listen? Nuh-huh. She finds ways to make it her job: she tries to cover it for the news, she goes there as a tourist, she creates a bond with the current owner of the house. And well, she definitely doesn´t expect what she finds...
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This is a thriller of sorts, but as I found myself reading it I would definitely say this has also tiny bits of supernatural/terror thrown here and there (and i´m living for it!).
This book started off a bit slow but wow. Wow, wow. I´m dumbfounded really. I can´t even put my ideas into proper words. This book is absorbing, interesting, and a bit gruesome. (if you do plan to read this check the trigger warnings at the start of my review)
However!: The protagonists read off almost the same (I think that is the main reason it didn´t go up to 4.5/5 stars like I envisioned it at first). I had to constantly check who was narrating. As a funny note: I found the form of narrative interesting and curious. We have 2 first person narrations and a third person narration. It´s... a compelling decision to say the least. I liked it. Props to that.
The ending? Well shit. It´s one of the best ending lines I´ve ever read. I´m not kidding. I wish I was but I screamed and then I stared... with my mouth open... I´m astounded.
The pace? I have a few complains here and there but honestly, now that I think about it... nothing to serious. I stopped my chores of the day to finish this. Seriously. I couldn´t put it down, that´s why I have no complaints on that department. *chimes*
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In conclusion what I liked: supernatural themes and historical themes surrounding the book, the pace was *almost*perfect, it started off strong, the ending (not getting tired of saying that), the setting, the plot.
What I didn´t like: Protagonists reading off almost the same (up to almost the ending), the multiple people getting pregnant at the same time (sorry not a fan of it) and would say that´s about it. (because its a thriller and I can´t say much without spoiling)
SO!, Do I recommend it? Yes, yes I do. Thanks for turning in in my half-coherent review. Is all.