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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent plot and great characters
This is a fun and easy read if you like thrillers. All of his books are great.
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing plot/idea, some issues with editing and holes
I read a few of this authors other books before this one and loved them all, he is obviously a talented writer and I will absolutely read more of his work.That, said there were some editing issues that stood out and took you out of the story. Details about DC were easily incorrect, there was talk about take a drive down to the the Caribbean coast from Greensboro NC while visiting family there? and some other things that have already been mentioned in other reviews.Some spoilers below:There were some holes/inconsistencies in the story as well: How visibly celebrity level recognizable a writer is by everyone in a small town. How easily she gets official records/files, from people having to act in ways that could end their careers and break laws, after a conversation that lasts a few minutes. More insight/conclusion into the coverup and the (realistic) outcome of a pregnancy where the character is emphasized thinking about the baby surviving and breadcrumbs left with regards to her being alive when at the hospital, medical records being redacted, and a letter to the baby being discovered and given to the parents. There being no truck/car of the person in the reveal scene outside. A relatively unrealistic portrayal of a woman in the aftermath of a purportedly brutal, unsolved rape and her choices to go alone with strange men places and return to the activity she was doing when it happened with no changes. The entire wrap up after the reveal and the last confusing scene with the parents. To name a few.Some reviews mentioned feeling tricked at who the killer was, but I felt there was a good clue midway through that avoided that and was cleverly done if you caught it.Overall still enjoyable to read and knowing that some of these writing faux pas aren’t as obvious in subsequent novels, I’m excited to read more from the author.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Couldn't put the book down. A twist in the story line I never expected. Characters came alive on the pages.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Suspenseful & twisty. Likable main character. Interesting small town. Complex victim. Clues and red herrings. Enjoyed this & look forward to more by this author.
4.0 out of 5 stars good suspense/Thriller
Good story overall , kept my attention through most of the book , it was a slow start but finally picked up in the middle like most books do . Highly recommend
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quick read!!
Started off slow, but quickly tuned into a pre turner. Just when I thought I had figured it out, another twist came to keep me gasping.
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Writer's Earlier Work
I have read or listened to three other Charlie Donlea books (Empty Eyes, Twenty Years Later, Don't Believe It) and they were superb! I've been bingeing his books for weeks now and he's become one of my new favorite authors. Relatable characters, amazing plot twists, and complete plot resolution. It may be because his other books are so outstanding that I was slightly disappointed in this one. I enjoyed it but some things just didn't add up. Without giving too much away, there was a great emphasis on a cover up that seemed out of proportion to what was being covered up, the protagonist broke into a home and stole something without anyone figuring it out, she's an instant best friend of someone she just met, a complete stranger risks his career for her, she was in trouble with the police but nothing ever came of it...for me, just a lot of loose ends. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend this author and this book IS worth reading. Just not as good as his others.
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting and suspenseful full of twists and turns with excellent character development
Donlea is one of the best suspense and mystery writers I have found. I read this book quickly and loved it so much I went online and ordered everything he’s published. I’ve read them too and I amso glad I read Frieda McFadden first because her book ( which was 5 star too) led me to Donlea. Charlie keep writing!
Summit Lake
So much suspense! I liked the way the book alternated between Becca's living her story and Kelsey, telling Becca's story, didn't guess the ending!
Só leiam
Charlie Donlea já está na minha lista de autores preferidos. Esse é o primeiro livro dele e é simplesmente ótimo. Daqueles livros que você só larga quando acaba e se arrepende de ter lido tão rápido. Para quem gosta do gênero thriller eu recomendo muito todos os livros dele.
A really good read!
I love stories about strong women who pull other women into their strength. This was one of those stories. Good read.
A bit immature
After I enjoyed reading the two Rory and Lane books by Charlie Donlea, I decided to jump head first in his debut. A lot of goods things here, but also some serious flaws.Lets get the irking things out of the way: the protagonist are a bunch of students, which immediately gives it a very young feeling. But then the adults, like reporter Kelsey, are behaving just as immaturely. Her interactions with others reminds me of a 20 year old and that love story made my eyes roll. Also many other characters are immature and made the whole book feel a bit YA rather than serious novel.The mystery remains a mystery for me as the conclusions didn't make much sense : the whole police deployment at the end for example, coincidental deaths, police and witnesses that start to divulge their secrets to the first reporting passing by. I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, but nope, not much sense indeed.Another thing that irked me are the mature themes (rape, unplanned pregnancy) that are dealt with in the same way a conservative school would with young students: delicately explain the problem and the appropriate response and solutions and then miraculously, the problem disappears. Seriously?Why did I keep on reading? Well, the start was promising and the mystery intriguing. The writing style is swift and concise. Addictive short chapters that read quickly and want you to read the next one to know more. Because this is a debut, I'm prepared to overlook the flaws and I will probably read this author again.
Thoughtful and easy to read
I enjoyed this book. Somewhat different from what I am used to. Written with feeling for the intense dynamics that twist through each chapter.I am a reader who enjoys chapters that are separated from each character. It makes for a more chapter chasing and intriguing read.I hope that I find more as well written to follow.
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent plot and great characters
This is a fun and easy read if you like thrillers. All of his books are great.
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing plot/idea, some issues with editing and holes
I read a few of this authors other books before this one and loved them all, he is obviously a talented writer and I will absolutely read more of his work.That, said there were some editing issues that stood out and took you out of the story. Details about DC were easily incorrect, there was talk about take a drive down to the the Caribbean coast from Greensboro NC while visiting family there? and some other things that have already been mentioned in other reviews.Some spoilers below:There were some holes/inconsistencies in the story as well: How visibly celebrity level recognizable a writer is by everyone in a small town. How easily she gets official records/files, from people having to act in ways that could end their careers and break laws, after a conversation that lasts a few minutes. More insight/conclusion into the coverup and the (realistic) outcome of a pregnancy where the character is emphasized thinking about the baby surviving and breadcrumbs left with regards to her being alive when at the hospital, medical records being redacted, and a letter to the baby being discovered and given to the parents. There being no truck/car of the person in the reveal scene outside. A relatively unrealistic portrayal of a woman in the aftermath of a purportedly brutal, unsolved rape and her choices to go alone with strange men places and return to the activity she was doing when it happened with no changes. The entire wrap up after the reveal and the last confusing scene with the parents. To name a few.Some reviews mentioned feeling tricked at who the killer was, but I felt there was a good clue midway through that avoided that and was cleverly done if you caught it.Overall still enjoyable to read and knowing that some of these writing faux pas aren’t as obvious in subsequent novels, I’m excited to read more from the author.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Couldn't put the book down. A twist in the story line I never expected. Characters came alive on the pages.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Suspenseful & twisty. Likable main character. Interesting small town. Complex victim. Clues and red herrings. Enjoyed this & look forward to more by this author.
4.0 out of 5 stars good suspense/Thriller
Good story overall , kept my attention through most of the book , it was a slow start but finally picked up in the middle like most books do . Highly recommend
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quick read!!
Started off slow, but quickly tuned into a pre turner. Just when I thought I had figured it out, another twist came to keep me gasping.
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Writer's Earlier Work
I have read or listened to three other Charlie Donlea books (Empty Eyes, Twenty Years Later, Don't Believe It) and they were superb! I've been bingeing his books for weeks now and he's become one of my new favorite authors. Relatable characters, amazing plot twists, and complete plot resolution. It may be because his other books are so outstanding that I was slightly disappointed in this one. I enjoyed it but some things just didn't add up. Without giving too much away, there was a great emphasis on a cover up that seemed out of proportion to what was being covered up, the protagonist broke into a home and stole something without anyone figuring it out, she's an instant best friend of someone she just met, a complete stranger risks his career for her, she was in trouble with the police but nothing ever came of it...for me, just a lot of loose ends. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend this author and this book IS worth reading. Just not as good as his others.
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting and suspenseful full of twists and turns with excellent character development
Donlea is one of the best suspense and mystery writers I have found. I read this book quickly and loved it so much I went online and ordered everything he’s published. I’ve read them too and I amso glad I read Frieda McFadden first because her book ( which was 5 star too) led me to Donlea. Charlie keep writing!
Summit Lake
So much suspense! I liked the way the book alternated between Becca's living her story and Kelsey, telling Becca's story, didn't guess the ending!
Só leiam
Charlie Donlea já está na minha lista de autores preferidos. Esse é o primeiro livro dele e é simplesmente ótimo. Daqueles livros que você só larga quando acaba e se arrepende de ter lido tão rápido. Para quem gosta do gênero thriller eu recomendo muito todos os livros dele.
A really good read!
I love stories about strong women who pull other women into their strength. This was one of those stories. Good read.
A bit immature
After I enjoyed reading the two Rory and Lane books by Charlie Donlea, I decided to jump head first in his debut. A lot of goods things here, but also some serious flaws.Lets get the irking things out of the way: the protagonist are a bunch of students, which immediately gives it a very young feeling. But then the adults, like reporter Kelsey, are behaving just as immaturely. Her interactions with others reminds me of a 20 year old and that love story made my eyes roll. Also many other characters are immature and made the whole book feel a bit YA rather than serious novel.The mystery remains a mystery for me as the conclusions didn't make much sense : the whole police deployment at the end for example, coincidental deaths, police and witnesses that start to divulge their secrets to the first reporting passing by. I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, but nope, not much sense indeed.Another thing that irked me are the mature themes (rape, unplanned pregnancy) that are dealt with in the same way a conservative school would with young students: delicately explain the problem and the appropriate response and solutions and then miraculously, the problem disappears. Seriously?Why did I keep on reading? Well, the start was promising and the mystery intriguing. The writing style is swift and concise. Addictive short chapters that read quickly and want you to read the next one to know more. Because this is a debut, I'm prepared to overlook the flaws and I will probably read this author again.
Thoughtful and easy to read
I enjoyed this book. Somewhat different from what I am used to. Written with feeling for the intense dynamics that twist through each chapter.I am a reader who enjoys chapters that are separated from each character. It makes for a more chapter chasing and intriguing read.I hope that I find more as well written to follow.
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