emandherbooks's reviews
351 reviews

This book was straight away written from multiple points of view which I struggled with throughout! It was in at the deep end with lots of characters!! I found myself constantly referring back to see who was who and reminding myself what was going on, which didn’t help when reading a ‘thriller’

I did find the premise of the book interesting and there was a fair bit of character development, I ended up invested in the main characters. I liked the historic elements of the drowning pool and uncovering forgotten secretes!

It touched on some deep topics including rape, suicide etc but I felt it fit the story line but it might have be wise to include a trigger warning.

The book, to me, was not a thriller... I was not gripped or in suspense but I was interested enough to read to the end as I craved a nice tidied up finish, which I’m not entirely sure I got?

My true rating is a 3.5 but put a 3 on here as no option!

As someone who hasn’t read many of Paige’s stories the seemingly small snippets of add ons to other novels or in different points of view just don’t mean to much to me... they’re also a little too short to get invested or grow attached (especially if like me you haven’t read the corresponding novel)

One perfect Christmas though was a lovely warm fuzzy read set in Cambridge about true love and trust. A very easy read, written very well. The descriptions were truly wonderful and i would have loved more on their story!!

This book was amazing! It is written in such glorious flowing language it was incredibly easy to read.

The main premise of the book grabbed me immediately, I was intrigued to know why he didn’t call. Honestly, didn’t expect that twist. The heartache and difficult decisions had me in tears.

It was a beautifully written story with a satisfying ending. It has me on the edge of my seat literally holding a wee in for 3 hours! I would recommend 1000 times over 5/5 stars!!

I totally thought I’d figured this one out but Christie never fails to knock me off my chair.

I am surprised this book isn’t spoken about more often. I really enjoyed it! I liked how the book was split into parts and different accounts were given.

It is an investigation of a past murder rather than a fresh crime scene and is more psychological and intriguing than some of the others of hers I’ve read. I enjoyed that we got lots of Poirot throughout, love the character.

I did however find it a little challenging to understand and remember all the linkages between characters, as with all Christie novels, I find myself slowly down and recapping a fair bit!

This book was written in such an interesting way. It flicked between multiple ways of telling the story and the main characters thoughts. We got to see her mind maps and diary entries, phone transcription logs etc. I loved following her thoughts and piecing together the puzzle. It was like being in her mind!!

There was a twist or two that I did not see coming and I was on the edge of my seat throughout! Very easy to read and follow.

There were elements that were more YA than I usually enjoy and that is where this book loses a star (despite being in that genre i know i know). It felt at times it was struggling too hard to be anti-sexist etc etc and didn't feel natural in the dialogue to me... There were also a couple of obvious bits that it to me, took longer to transpire than I thought it would in real life.

I didn’t know what to expect with this book, especially having enjoyed some of Marian’s other work I had been warned this was different...

The book is narrated by a creepy mysterious being which I still don’t think I truly understand. The book is 600 pages long which requires quite the dedication from a reader... There are A LOT characters which sometimes takes a little time to keep track of everything that’s going on.

All the characters have quite depressing stories, none seem to be happy at all. One of the couples stories I struggled with more, it touches on rape, suicide, depression! Some of the characters are very unlikeable and I’m not sure if i was particular invested in any of them, maybe 1!

There isn’t a lot of happiness in this book. So I wouldn’t pick this up if you want an uplifting story.

It was however written in an easy to read/flow way and the chapters counting down the days led me to continue reading to try and reach the conclusion of the book, which If I’m honest I’m not sure I really got!?

This is getting 3 stars from me!

I’m a bit disappointed by this book if I’m honest! It has received a lot of hype online for being gripping and shocking etc and I didn’t get any of that.

Don’t get me wrong it was an ok read, it flowed well, the characters were developed well but it didn’t shock or grip me and the ending, well I hated it.

3 stars from me, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it but equally it wasn’t awful!

This book made my heart ache, it had pure raw emotion and was simply beautiful. Perfectly written and wonderfully ended! I would recommend in a heart beat.

A very special, beautiful book.

Having never read the books before or seen the films I wasn’t sure really what to expect. I do know though that I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would!

I enjoyed the place making and character development. The way it was written was easy flowing and quick paced.

I enjoyed learning about the districts and following the games. Can’t wait to read the next one...