Hardcover, 304 pages
Published Sept. 7, 2021 by Flatiron Books.
Content warning Spoiler
Somewhat predictable. I mean if one of your characters has face blindness and there are two wives..... I feel like I guessed a fair number of the plot twists on this one. That said it was still a very atmospheric read and very spooky so even though it wasn't a total surprise it was still an enjoyable read.
This was a fun, easy read about a couple with a failing marriage, off on a dramatic holiday. But the creepy factor in the atmosphere was dialed way up. I really enjoyed the way the story was told, because we got some different viewpoints, yet the author didn't retell scenes over from a different perspective. I liked the pacing. I didn't see all the twists coming, and the book was really entertaining, especially with the good laugh at the very end. I'd probably land on 3.5 stars, there's nothing that I would call profound here, but I'm happy to round this one up.
This was a fun, easy read about a couple with a failing marriage, off on a dramatic holiday. But the creepy factor in the atmosphere was dialed way up. I really enjoyed the way the story was told, because we got some different viewpoints, yet the author didn't retell scenes over from a different perspective. I liked the pacing. I didn't see all the twists coming, and the book was really entertaining, especially with the good laugh at the very end. I'd probably land on 3.5 stars, there's nothing that I would call profound here, but I'm happy to round this one up.
Highly enjoyed this mystery thriller where you get to know the characters in different times and many plot twists i certainly did not see coming. The tension continues throughout the book as the time line continues in present and then hops back which fills in the background. Great story but to me the main character was too weak. I enjoyed his face blindness attribute which I have to say was the first I heard of this condition, but given the second marriage, I would have thought he be a bit more vigilant. Also the confusion between the women did not sound like him at all.
But generally very engaging.
