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344 pages, Hardcover
First published February 2, 2023
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Triona Walsh
6 books62 followersTríona Walsh loves reading and writing crime novels but is fairly law abiding in real life. A twice winner of the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair competition she lives in Dublin with her four kids, three cats and one husband.
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January 4, 2023
Cara and five friends reunite to celebrate New Year’s Eve and the ten year anniversary of her husband’s death. A murder occurs and everyone is under suspicion. Cara investigates the case and many deadly secrets are revealed. This was a very chilling and gripping read. Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC that will be released February 02, 2023.
July 1, 2023
think this one just wasn’t for me. The plot was slow getting started and then the varying Gaelic names were hard to keep track of on audio. I struggled to connect to the characters, and while the ending is supposed to be twisty and fun, I just was not invested by the time I reached the conclusion. I’d recommend trying the ebook or physical book over the audio for this one.
Thank you Bookouture Audio for my gifted copy.
Thank you Bookouture Audio for my gifted copy.
April 13, 2023
Well crafted story about a group of friends gathered together to remember a lost loved one. The setting is a remote Irish island during a blizzard. Good story but moved just a bit slow. Good reading.
January 30, 2023
On the 10 year anniversary of the death of a beloved member of their friend group, they've been reunited at the same family cabin as yesteryear. Things are pretty nostalgic until one of the friends doesn't come back after an outing.
That friend is eventually found murdered, and since the island is cut off from the rest of the world due to icy weather, our main character who's also a police officer, has to investigate the death herself and it's way too close to home, literally and figuratively! It will be 3 days before any of the experts get there so she has to act fast to find the evidence before it disappears.
It's a small community and not easily accessible on a good day so there are a limited amount of people who could be the killer. The more our main character investigates, the more she thinks the killer could be among her friends.
I listened to the audio of this and the narration was great. My only issue is the language barrier. I read a lot of books not set in the US and the Irish ones are usually the hardest for me. I could not tell you how to spell the name of one character in this book, so it made it a bit harder to review because the names aren't written in the summary. It was really hard at first because of this AND there are a lot of characters, so you can't gloss over it, you have to learn who they are. So it isn't the easiest to follow if you're not from there, for that reason.
If you like Clare Mackintosh and Alice Feeney, this may be an author to put on your radar! It reminded me of The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh somewhat. It wasn't a knockoff, it just had a similar vibe and I liked that. This is one of my favorite book styles and formats.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to listen and review! This snowy mystery will be available in February.
That friend is eventually found murdered, and since the island is cut off from the rest of the world due to icy weather, our main character who's also a police officer, has to investigate the death herself and it's way too close to home, literally and figuratively! It will be 3 days before any of the experts get there so she has to act fast to find the evidence before it disappears.
It's a small community and not easily accessible on a good day so there are a limited amount of people who could be the killer. The more our main character investigates, the more she thinks the killer could be among her friends.
I listened to the audio of this and the narration was great. My only issue is the language barrier. I read a lot of books not set in the US and the Irish ones are usually the hardest for me. I could not tell you how to spell the name of one character in this book, so it made it a bit harder to review because the names aren't written in the summary. It was really hard at first because of this AND there are a lot of characters, so you can't gloss over it, you have to learn who they are. So it isn't the easiest to follow if you're not from there, for that reason.
If you like Clare Mackintosh and Alice Feeney, this may be an author to put on your radar! It reminded me of The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh somewhat. It wasn't a knockoff, it just had a similar vibe and I liked that. This is one of my favorite book styles and formats.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to listen and review! This snowy mystery will be available in February.
February 2, 2023
Six friends are gathered together back on the island of Innis Mór, Ireland, to celebrate the life and tenth anniversary of the death of Cillian: Cara, his wife, Seamus, his brother, and Maura, Socha, Ferdia, and Daithì, to complete the group of the childhood best friends. Cara couldn’t make it to their first night home, she was on the mainland for work. She plans to join them as soon as she gets the ferry home from Galway. The following day, when Cara arrives home, she picks up Daithí and they head to the Flaherty house, Seamus and Cillian’s childhood home, where everyone is gathered except for Maura, who doesn’t show up. When Cara, the Island Garda Sergeant, is called away for a report of a body in the Serpent’s Lair, she is devastated to discover it is Maura, her best friend from the age of eight. A horrific snowstorm has engulfed the island, stopping ferries and planes from making the short trip to the mainland. The forecast is predicting three days of the brutal storm, so the group is trapped together, with no phone or Wi-Fi signal, and no power. No one knows who they can trust. One of them is dead, one of them is next, and all of them are hiding a secret.
“The Snowstorm” is a briskly-paced, tense, thrilling novel, and I was glued to it from the start to the reveal-filled ending. What begins as a reunion of childhood friends very quickly goes off the rails as the body of Maura is discovered and the remaining group is trapped together. The snow storm raging outside is the perfect metaphor for the storm raging in Cara, who has discovered disturbing secrets about each one of the friends she loves and thought she knew. I applaud the way Cara pieces each secret to the person it involves and reveals all. I thought the reveals and the twists to get to the conclusion were brilliantly done. Other than a few repetitious details, the story was enthralling, and it will engage all readers of the whodunit/mystery/thriller genre right to the very end, when all loose ends are neatly tied. I am eagerly looking forward to Ms. Walsh’s next work.
I’d like to thank NetGalley, Triona Walsh, and Bookouture for the ability to read and review this ARC.
“The Snowstorm” is a briskly-paced, tense, thrilling novel, and I was glued to it from the start to the reveal-filled ending. What begins as a reunion of childhood friends very quickly goes off the rails as the body of Maura is discovered and the remaining group is trapped together. The snow storm raging outside is the perfect metaphor for the storm raging in Cara, who has discovered disturbing secrets about each one of the friends she loves and thought she knew. I applaud the way Cara pieces each secret to the person it involves and reveals all. I thought the reveals and the twists to get to the conclusion were brilliantly done. Other than a few repetitious details, the story was enthralling, and it will engage all readers of the whodunit/mystery/thriller genre right to the very end, when all loose ends are neatly tied. I am eagerly looking forward to Ms. Walsh’s next work.
I’d like to thank NetGalley, Triona Walsh, and Bookouture for the ability to read and review this ARC.
February 2, 2023
I am iced in. How is your weather?
The Snowstorm Audiobook by Tríona Walsh
Narrated by Jacqueline Milne
A group of six friends gather on a cold and icy New Year's Eve. Ten years have passed since the tragedy that separated them. Much has changed between them. Childhood bonds are now hidden secrets. Friendships that were once close have deteriorated.
One of the friends is missing just as the celebrations are about to begin. On a snow-covered beach, a body is discovered. There is no way to leave the island as the storm approaches. Having no electricity, no Wi-Fi, and no phone signal, no one knows who to trust. Each of them has a hidden agenda and one is a killer.
The Snowstorm Audiobook is available on February 2nd. (3/5 bumped up to 4)
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for sharing this thrilling audiobook with me! Your kindness is appreciated.
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The Snowstorm Audiobook by Tríona Walsh
Narrated by Jacqueline Milne
A group of six friends gather on a cold and icy New Year's Eve. Ten years have passed since the tragedy that separated them. Much has changed between them. Childhood bonds are now hidden secrets. Friendships that were once close have deteriorated.
One of the friends is missing just as the celebrations are about to begin. On a snow-covered beach, a body is discovered. There is no way to leave the island as the storm approaches. Having no electricity, no Wi-Fi, and no phone signal, no one knows who to trust. Each of them has a hidden agenda and one is a killer.
The Snowstorm Audiobook is available on February 2nd. (3/5 bumped up to 4)
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for sharing this thrilling audiobook with me! Your kindness is appreciated.
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February 3, 2023
It was meant to be a time of remembrance, but also one of moving on. Six friends were going to get together after a tragedy that had occurred 10 years previously. Friends since childhood yet secrets have torn them apart. When one of them does not arrive, they soon realize it is because she has been found dead.
Not only is it very likely that one of the friends is a murderer, they are all now stranded by a snowstorm that has trapped. One of the friends did not arrive with the others, and that is Cara, who is a police officer. She was on the last ferry that was able to get to the island before the snowstorm stopped all transportation. As Cara begins to question the permanent island residents as well as the friends that have arrived on the island, no one wants to speak. In fact, everyone appears to be holding secrets.
Friends and villagers alike are treating Cara in a rather cold manner. This does not deter her determination, and she powers on. As I listened to the audiobook that was expertly narrated by Jacqueline Milne, I will say that I was fully pulled into the story. The Irish accents gave an extra air of mystery while imagining what it would be like to be trapped on an island overcome by snow, as well as the secrets and lies that seemed to make what happened even scarier.
I loved not being able to ascertain who the killer was, even though it was rather evident that it had to be among the group of friends. Although this book was written in third person perspective, there was the unique perspective of the voice of the victim, and that only increased the the suspense and tense nature of this well-written book. I love atmospheric books and this one definitely hit the mark. Kudos for this intriguing read that kept me tapping my Kindle until I came to the shocking ending. I very much look forward to the next book by this delightful new author.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please enjoy my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/w9VzrLyE28c
Not only is it very likely that one of the friends is a murderer, they are all now stranded by a snowstorm that has trapped. One of the friends did not arrive with the others, and that is Cara, who is a police officer. She was on the last ferry that was able to get to the island before the snowstorm stopped all transportation. As Cara begins to question the permanent island residents as well as the friends that have arrived on the island, no one wants to speak. In fact, everyone appears to be holding secrets.
Friends and villagers alike are treating Cara in a rather cold manner. This does not deter her determination, and she powers on. As I listened to the audiobook that was expertly narrated by Jacqueline Milne, I will say that I was fully pulled into the story. The Irish accents gave an extra air of mystery while imagining what it would be like to be trapped on an island overcome by snow, as well as the secrets and lies that seemed to make what happened even scarier.
I loved not being able to ascertain who the killer was, even though it was rather evident that it had to be among the group of friends. Although this book was written in third person perspective, there was the unique perspective of the voice of the victim, and that only increased the the suspense and tense nature of this well-written book. I love atmospheric books and this one definitely hit the mark. Kudos for this intriguing read that kept me tapping my Kindle until I came to the shocking ending. I very much look forward to the next book by this delightful new author.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please enjoy my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/w9VzrLyE28c
May 6, 2023
outstanding
Probably one of the best books I’ve ever read. I will definitely never forget it. Had me guessing till the end. Loved it. Highly recommend it
Probably one of the best books I’ve ever read. I will definitely never forget it. Had me guessing till the end. Loved it. Highly recommend it
January 22, 2023
3.5 stars rounded up.
It's an icy New Year's Eve. Snow blankets a windswept Irish island as the wild Atlantic Ocean rages. Six friends gather. It has been ten years since the tragedy that tore them apart. A lot can change in a decade. Childhood bonds are now lifelong secrets. Dear friendships have twisted into jealousies. A happy reunion is shattered by a dead body.
Cara tries to solve the mystery of who had killed her friend Maura. Cara is the only police officer on a small Irish island. Cara is a widow. It's the tenth anniversary of his death. Her friends are coming to the island, the old gang will be back together, celebrating her husband's life. A per usual in these kinds of stories, a storm gets up and no one can leave the island. Now, one of her friends is dead. The story starts with a slow pace, but it soon picks up. The premise has been done several times and I'm sure we will see it several times more. There are plenty of twists and red herrings. The story is told from multiple points of view. This is a well written story. The characters all have secrets. I will read more from this author in future.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #TrionaWalsh for my ARC of #TheSnowstorm in exchange for an honest review.
It's an icy New Year's Eve. Snow blankets a windswept Irish island as the wild Atlantic Ocean rages. Six friends gather. It has been ten years since the tragedy that tore them apart. A lot can change in a decade. Childhood bonds are now lifelong secrets. Dear friendships have twisted into jealousies. A happy reunion is shattered by a dead body.
Cara tries to solve the mystery of who had killed her friend Maura. Cara is the only police officer on a small Irish island. Cara is a widow. It's the tenth anniversary of his death. Her friends are coming to the island, the old gang will be back together, celebrating her husband's life. A per usual in these kinds of stories, a storm gets up and no one can leave the island. Now, one of her friends is dead. The story starts with a slow pace, but it soon picks up. The premise has been done several times and I'm sure we will see it several times more. There are plenty of twists and red herrings. The story is told from multiple points of view. This is a well written story. The characters all have secrets. I will read more from this author in future.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #TrionaWalsh for my ARC of #TheSnowstorm in exchange for an honest review.
January 10, 2023
I got to read this book for free through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
This book starts out with a gathering of old friends meeting up for the first time in years. There’s a big snow storm approaching when Cara drives to her old friend’s house. She is a police sergeant, and soon, she has a murder to investigate, with the snow blocking anyone from coming to or leaving from the island off the coast of Ireland where Cara lives.
I liked Cara as a main character. I thought the author did a good job of describing the setting. There is some Irish slang that I’m not familiar with as an American, so that did take away from the story a bit. The plot held my attention. The twist wasn’t expected. Overall a great read!
This book starts out with a gathering of old friends meeting up for the first time in years. There’s a big snow storm approaching when Cara drives to her old friend’s house. She is a police sergeant, and soon, she has a murder to investigate, with the snow blocking anyone from coming to or leaving from the island off the coast of Ireland where Cara lives.
I liked Cara as a main character. I thought the author did a good job of describing the setting. There is some Irish slang that I’m not familiar with as an American, so that did take away from the story a bit. The plot held my attention. The twist wasn’t expected. Overall a great read!
October 30, 2024
Naja.... ein mittelmäßiger Krimi in unterdurchschnittlicher Sprache und kaum Überraschungsmomenten.....einzig die durchaus anschaulichen Charaktere retten für mich die Story.....
Ein Schneesturm legt eine kleine irische Insel lahm....eine Gruppe Freund/innen kommt in Bedrängnis, als eine von ihnen tot aufgefunden wird....denn der Mörder sitzt ebenfalls auf dem Eiland fest.....
Klarer Fall von: kann man lesen....muss man aber nicht!
Ein Schneesturm legt eine kleine irische Insel lahm....eine Gruppe Freund/innen kommt in Bedrängnis, als eine von ihnen tot aufgefunden wird....denn der Mörder sitzt ebenfalls auf dem Eiland fest.....
Klarer Fall von: kann man lesen....muss man aber nicht!
February 19, 2023
The Snowstorm is a standalone mystery thriller by author, Triona Walsh. This is my first book by this author, but when I read the blurb I just knew this one would be great. Set on a small Irish island, this chilling and twist filled mystery thriller will leave your heart racing and the pages flying by. I enjoyed the fast-paced story and isolated setting which is the perfect combination for a murder mystery. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the author pulls another twist. I loved the concept of old friends reuniting and having to discover who to trust. The only thing that would have really elevated this already great story would have been to learn more backstory about these characters.
October 2, 2023
The Snow Storm is author Triona Walsh's debut book which published in February of this year. I had already listened to the audiobook (Arc) in the first week of February itself but like most times my procrastination got the better of me 😌.
I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The concept wasn't a new one but the book was written well and the setting of the island of Innis Mor in Ireland played its part in creating an atmosphere of mystery, suspense and fear.
Since the book is based in Ireland and almost all the characters belong to the place, there were a lot of Irish names and terms included. The pronunciation of these words and the actual spellings were poles apart! The book was narrated very well by Jacqueline Milne. The climax had its share of twists and surprises in store. With no immediate help on hand as a result of a heavy snowstorm, Cara only had her own wits and skills to rely on to unravel the mystery and she proved she was up to the challenge.
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture Audio and the author for the ALC.
I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The concept wasn't a new one but the book was written well and the setting of the island of Innis Mor in Ireland played its part in creating an atmosphere of mystery, suspense and fear.
Since the book is based in Ireland and almost all the characters belong to the place, there were a lot of Irish names and terms included. The pronunciation of these words and the actual spellings were poles apart! The book was narrated very well by Jacqueline Milne. The climax had its share of twists and surprises in store. With no immediate help on hand as a result of a heavy snowstorm, Cara only had her own wits and skills to rely on to unravel the mystery and she proved she was up to the challenge.
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture Audio and the author for the ALC.
February 22, 2023
Narrated by Jacqueline Milne
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I love love love this narrator!! I could listen to her read me a shopping list and come out thinking it was the most brilliant thing ever.
Author Tríona Walsh ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the characters. It had me guessing until the end how this was going to play out. Definitely an author I'm going to follow.
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I love love love this narrator!! I could listen to her read me a shopping list and come out thinking it was the most brilliant thing ever.
Author Tríona Walsh ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the characters. It had me guessing until the end how this was going to play out. Definitely an author I'm going to follow.
November 8, 2024
"Noć snega i krvi" irske autorke Trine Volš, ograđujem se - prema mom osećaju posle sumiranih utisaka, spada u one romane posle kojih ljuto proklinjete autora za neiskorišćeni, ili (biću blaži) - slabo iskorišćeni potencijal priče.
Nije u ovom trileru sve rđavo, daleko od toga, ali moglo je biti ubedljivije, uverljivije - jednostavno, BOLJE.
Radnja smeštena na izolovanom irskom ostrvu Inišmor, u prazničnom zimskom periodu kada je ostrvo od sveta dodatno odsečeno snežnim olujama, obezbedila je autorki fantastičnu podlogu za razvoj krimi trilera "na izolovanom prostoru", čak i jednog dobrog "home invasion" triler-horora.
Osećaj beznađa i bespomoći u situaciji nestanka struje i hladnoće koja grize do kostiju, netrpeljivost meštana u lokalnoj zajednici koja iznosi na videlo davne sukobe i "zakopane" tajne, strah od ubice kog meštani prepoznaju u svakom komšiji koji proviri kroz prozor... složićete se, zvuči koliko jezivo - toliko primamljivo za čitanje ljubiteljima žanra. 🫣 taj segment priče (ambijentalni doživlja) autorka je obradila sasvim pristojno, uspevši da natera čitaoca da se povremeno naježi i protrese u udobnosti svog čitalačkog kutka.
Ipak, po mom mišljenju, zakazala je u karakterizaciji likova: u njihovim postupcima koji su nekad infantilni, naivni i nepromišljeni, dijalozima koji su nekad usiljeni i deluju nametnuti. Glavna junakinja Kara, jedini pripadnik organa reda na ostrvu, detektivski nesnađeno vodi tok istrage i nije ubedljiva u svojoj ulozi. Afektivni ispadi potencijalnih antagonista ne uspevaju da uplaše čitaoca, već iritiraju.
Ni sa jednim likom nisam uspeo emotivno da se povežem, ali moram da naglasim da su mi se stanovnici ostrva kao zajednica dopali jer su me kolektivno, kroz međusobne interakcije, uverili da osetim specifičan duh "irskog seoceta".
Ne mogu da kažem da je čitanje romana protraćeno vreme, posebno zbog ambijentalnog doživljaja koji ću pamtiti poprilično dugo (muzika u irskom pabu, lokalne legende, žargonski izrazi, navike u svakodnevnici) ali kao ljubitelj trilera, posebno ovakvog tipa, moram reći da je moglo veštije i da sam očekivao mnogo bolje.
Nije u ovom trileru sve rđavo, daleko od toga, ali moglo je biti ubedljivije, uverljivije - jednostavno, BOLJE.
Radnja smeštena na izolovanom irskom ostrvu Inišmor, u prazničnom zimskom periodu kada je ostrvo od sveta dodatno odsečeno snežnim olujama, obezbedila je autorki fantastičnu podlogu za razvoj krimi trilera "na izolovanom prostoru", čak i jednog dobrog "home invasion" triler-horora.
Osećaj beznađa i bespomoći u situaciji nestanka struje i hladnoće koja grize do kostiju, netrpeljivost meštana u lokalnoj zajednici koja iznosi na videlo davne sukobe i "zakopane" tajne, strah od ubice kog meštani prepoznaju u svakom komšiji koji proviri kroz prozor... složićete se, zvuči koliko jezivo - toliko primamljivo za čitanje ljubiteljima žanra. 🫣 taj segment priče (ambijentalni doživlja) autorka je obradila sasvim pristojno, uspevši da natera čitaoca da se povremeno naježi i protrese u udobnosti svog čitalačkog kutka.
Ipak, po mom mišljenju, zakazala je u karakterizaciji likova: u njihovim postupcima koji su nekad infantilni, naivni i nepromišljeni, dijalozima koji su nekad usiljeni i deluju nametnuti. Glavna junakinja Kara, jedini pripadnik organa reda na ostrvu, detektivski nesnađeno vodi tok istrage i nije ubedljiva u svojoj ulozi. Afektivni ispadi potencijalnih antagonista ne uspevaju da uplaše čitaoca, već iritiraju.
Ni sa jednim likom nisam uspeo emotivno da se povežem, ali moram da naglasim da su mi se stanovnici ostrva kao zajednica dopali jer su me kolektivno, kroz međusobne interakcije, uverili da osetim specifičan duh "irskog seoceta".
Ne mogu da kažem da je čitanje romana protraćeno vreme, posebno zbog ambijentalnog doživljaja koji ću pamtiti poprilično dugo (muzika u irskom pabu, lokalne legende, žargonski izrazi, navike u svakodnevnici) ali kao ljubitelj trilera, posebno ovakvog tipa, moram reći da je moglo veštije i da sam očekivao mnogo bolje.
February 22, 2023
This is a general fiction/mystery thriller set in Ireland, which I really enjoyed. The audiobook narrator had a lovely irish accent, which suited the book perfectly. She was perfect for the job, and she had a lovely voice.
The story is about six friends who gather together in memory of their friend who passed away years ago in a fishing accident. Everything is going well until one of the friends goes missing, and then their body is found. A big snow storm comes and stops everyone from leaving the island, so there is much stress for the group.
One of the six friends is called Cara. She is a policewoman and she investigates the death of her friend. She has to work fast to find out who the killer is. It is especially tense for her, as she knows the killer is trapped on the island with them all.
I enjoyed the setting of this book, and everything Irish. It was a really great read, which was full of tension, suspense, secrets and family drama.
If you love thrillers and mysteries such as those by Agatha Christie, or by any other author who writes locked room mysteries, then you will love this book. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
The story is about six friends who gather together in memory of their friend who passed away years ago in a fishing accident. Everything is going well until one of the friends goes missing, and then their body is found. A big snow storm comes and stops everyone from leaving the island, so there is much stress for the group.
One of the six friends is called Cara. She is a policewoman and she investigates the death of her friend. She has to work fast to find out who the killer is. It is especially tense for her, as she knows the killer is trapped on the island with them all.
I enjoyed the setting of this book, and everything Irish. It was a really great read, which was full of tension, suspense, secrets and family drama.
If you love thrillers and mysteries such as those by Agatha Christie, or by any other author who writes locked room mysteries, then you will love this book. Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
February 1, 2023
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'The Snowstorm' by Triona Walsh.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Triona Walsh, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 2nd February 2023.
This is Triona Walsh's debut novel.
I was originally drawn to this book by its intriguing and eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'An utterly gripping thriller that will have you hooked from the very first page until the final jaw-dropping, heart-racing twist. Fans of Catherine Cooper, Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware will be glued to the pages of this unmissable locked-room mystery.' I am a huge fan of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 53 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Ireland 🇮🇪, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture.I have actually holidayed in Ireland so am intrigued to see if I recognise places based on anywhere I visited while there.
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Cara. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
This book is fantastically written with vivid descriptions that absolutely grip the readers attention and puts them right in the middle of it all feeling the hair raise on your arms and feeling the sweat run down your back.
This book is an interesting 'locked room' mystery set in one of my favourite places in the world... Ireland!!! I listened to this book on Audiobook and absolutely loved listening to the Irish accents which Jacqueline did a fantastic job portraying along with bringing the characters to life. A group of friends return to the remote Irish island, Inis Mór on the Aran Islands, for a reunion but when a snowstorm hits the fun turns to fear when one of the group is found dead. I found the storyline to be a slow burn although it did pick up in places. It is very well written with an interesting plot and storyline. The fact that it is based in a remote location in a snow storm gives the book a chilling and ominous atmosphere which makes it a perfect book to read on a winters day in front of a fire especially during the moments that make the hair on your arms stand on end. The storyline is filled with friendship, secrets, distrust, murder, tension, suspense and everything you could ask for in a dark and chilling psychological thriller. The suspect list is quite small so you are continuously guessing which of the small group is a killer. There were several twists throughout the book. Unfortunately I worked out a few of them but I have read hundreds of crime books so it is getting harder and harder to shock me so please don't let that put you off as I still enjoyed the book even after guessing some of the twists. I enjoyed the way the victim "spoke from the dead" helping Cara work out who the killer is. Triona's fantastic and vivid descriptions leaves you feeling the sea wind in your hair and rubbing your arms feeling the snow storm. I love how everything is wrapped up and explained at the end leaving no loose ends which I am not a fan of at all so well done Triona.
This is one of the few books that I have listened 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrator Jacqueline Milne who did a great job bringing this story to life. I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity and Jacqueline did a fantastic job on both male and female characters voices!!! I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Triona but also to listening to more books narrated by Jacqueline!
The characters are realistic, strong and each have their own unique personalities. I really liked Cara and enjoyed her character development throughout the book. She is a strong female who is a complete bad @$$, I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of her but at the same time she is someone you would definitely want on your side as the love for her friends shine through. I also really liked Patrick Kelly who I felt sorry for. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the other characters who I struggled to click with. Regardless of whether you live or hate the characters they all jump out of the pages and play their parts perfectly. I am looking forward to reading more books by Triona and seeing what she comes up with next!
Overall a chilling, atmospheric psychological thriller perfect for a snowy, stormy or winters day!
Genres covered in this novel include Domestic Fiction, Suspense Thriller, Women's Psychological Fiction, Serial Killer Thrillers, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, and Psychological Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Catherine Cooper, Lucy Foxley, Ruth Ware, Clare Mackintosh and Alice Feeney.
341 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle and £9.66 in paperback (at time of review) via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Review for 'The Snowstorm' by Triona Walsh.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Triona Walsh, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 2nd February 2023.
This is Triona Walsh's debut novel.
I was originally drawn to this book by its intriguing and eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'An utterly gripping thriller that will have you hooked from the very first page until the final jaw-dropping, heart-racing twist. Fans of Catherine Cooper, Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware will be glued to the pages of this unmissable locked-room mystery.' I am a huge fan of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 53 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Ireland 🇮🇪, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture.I have actually holidayed in Ireland so am intrigued to see if I recognise places based on anywhere I visited while there.
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Cara. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
This book is fantastically written with vivid descriptions that absolutely grip the readers attention and puts them right in the middle of it all feeling the hair raise on your arms and feeling the sweat run down your back.
This book is an interesting 'locked room' mystery set in one of my favourite places in the world... Ireland!!! I listened to this book on Audiobook and absolutely loved listening to the Irish accents which Jacqueline did a fantastic job portraying along with bringing the characters to life. A group of friends return to the remote Irish island, Inis Mór on the Aran Islands, for a reunion but when a snowstorm hits the fun turns to fear when one of the group is found dead. I found the storyline to be a slow burn although it did pick up in places. It is very well written with an interesting plot and storyline. The fact that it is based in a remote location in a snow storm gives the book a chilling and ominous atmosphere which makes it a perfect book to read on a winters day in front of a fire especially during the moments that make the hair on your arms stand on end. The storyline is filled with friendship, secrets, distrust, murder, tension, suspense and everything you could ask for in a dark and chilling psychological thriller. The suspect list is quite small so you are continuously guessing which of the small group is a killer. There were several twists throughout the book. Unfortunately I worked out a few of them but I have read hundreds of crime books so it is getting harder and harder to shock me so please don't let that put you off as I still enjoyed the book even after guessing some of the twists. I enjoyed the way the victim "spoke from the dead" helping Cara work out who the killer is. Triona's fantastic and vivid descriptions leaves you feeling the sea wind in your hair and rubbing your arms feeling the snow storm. I love how everything is wrapped up and explained at the end leaving no loose ends which I am not a fan of at all so well done Triona.
This is one of the few books that I have listened 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrator Jacqueline Milne who did a great job bringing this story to life. I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity and Jacqueline did a fantastic job on both male and female characters voices!!! I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Triona but also to listening to more books narrated by Jacqueline!
The characters are realistic, strong and each have their own unique personalities. I really liked Cara and enjoyed her character development throughout the book. She is a strong female who is a complete bad @$$, I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of her but at the same time she is someone you would definitely want on your side as the love for her friends shine through. I also really liked Patrick Kelly who I felt sorry for. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the other characters who I struggled to click with. Regardless of whether you live or hate the characters they all jump out of the pages and play their parts perfectly. I am looking forward to reading more books by Triona and seeing what she comes up with next!
Overall a chilling, atmospheric psychological thriller perfect for a snowy, stormy or winters day!
Genres covered in this novel include Domestic Fiction, Suspense Thriller, Women's Psychological Fiction, Serial Killer Thrillers, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, and Psychological Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Catherine Cooper, Lucy Foxley, Ruth Ware, Clare Mackintosh and Alice Feeney.
341 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle and £9.66 in paperback (at time of review) via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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February 3, 2023
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Triona Walsh for the ARC audiobook. I thought it was an intriguing story and a beautifully narrated audio that kept me engaged. At first, I gave this 3-1/5 stars (rounded to 4) and then I thought, it really deserves 4 stars, particularly due to the mood-setting, Irish author and the Irish-accented narrator, Jacqueline Milne. So there you have it.
On New Year's Eve, 6 friends arrive in the cold winter on a windy, Irish island (an oxymoron for sure) off the coast of County Cork....brrrr. That's all I needed to set in my mind the secluded, freezing, island setting and ambiance. The friends are there to commemorate a decade's old death of one of their dear friends, Cillian. He was a brother to one and the husband to another, and loved by all. Or was he? This is a closed room (house/island) kind of Irish mystery, and it was really fun to read it with all of its interesting twists, turns, and characters.
Very early on, one of the guests, Maura, is a no-show and later discovered missing. I'm sure you'll wonder if all of the characters will get picked off one by one. I surely did (and I'm not telling). Next, the island loses electricity in the bloody snowstorm. The island is remote by nature and has never had good wifi reception and there are no boats going in or out of the harbor.
Cara, who lost her husband Cillian, the one they're celebrating, is the only garda on the small island, and the police proceedings, written by Walsh, are both interesting and exciting. I especially enjoyed the strong female lead that she was, and seeing the story progress through Cara's eyes and mind, as she begins searching for her missing/murdered BFF, Maura. I really enjoyed several of the characters and was glad Walsh developed a character like the young island man, Patrick. The novel could have been a bit shorter, but I usually feel that way about most books.
On New Year's Eve, 6 friends arrive in the cold winter on a windy, Irish island (an oxymoron for sure) off the coast of County Cork....brrrr. That's all I needed to set in my mind the secluded, freezing, island setting and ambiance. The friends are there to commemorate a decade's old death of one of their dear friends, Cillian. He was a brother to one and the husband to another, and loved by all. Or was he? This is a closed room (house/island) kind of Irish mystery, and it was really fun to read it with all of its interesting twists, turns, and characters.
Very early on, one of the guests, Maura, is a no-show and later discovered missing. I'm sure you'll wonder if all of the characters will get picked off one by one. I surely did (and I'm not telling). Next, the island loses electricity in the bloody snowstorm. The island is remote by nature and has never had good wifi reception and there are no boats going in or out of the harbor.
Cara, who lost her husband Cillian, the one they're celebrating, is the only garda on the small island, and the police proceedings, written by Walsh, are both interesting and exciting. I especially enjoyed the strong female lead that she was, and seeing the story progress through Cara's eyes and mind, as she begins searching for her missing/murdered BFF, Maura. I really enjoyed several of the characters and was glad Walsh developed a character like the young island man, Patrick. The novel could have been a bit shorter, but I usually feel that way about most books.
February 10, 2024
Classic Agatha Christie-style murder mystery, set on the fascinating Irish island of Inis Mor, in the middle of a snowstorm, to boot.
Time-honored direction and misdirection. Lively writing style and a fun and spirited leading lady.
Well done, vintage, and clean. Recommended.
Time-honored direction and misdirection. Lively writing style and a fun and spirited leading lady.
Well done, vintage, and clean. Recommended.
January 27, 2024
"Schneesturm" entführt den Leser auf eine packende Reise auf die malerische irische Insel Inishmore, wo eine Gruppe von Freunden zehn Jahre nach einer tragischen Tragödie wieder zusammenkommt, um den Jahrestag zu begehen. Doch ein unerwarteter Schneesturm schnürt die Insel von der Außenwelt ab und stürzt die Freunde in eine Falle.
Der Roman präsentiert sich als gelungener Mix aus New Adult Thriller (mit älteren Charakteren) und Whodunit, wobei die Dynamik der Freundschaftsgruppe um Cara im Vordergrund steht und es nicht besonders gruselig oder blutig ist, weshalb mich der Stil an New Adult Thriller erinnert hat. Der Schreibstil ist flüssig, obwohl gelegentlich Übersetzungsfehler und auch inhaltlich mitunter weniger plausibler Passagen auftreten. Dennoch gelingt es der Autorin, ein grundsätzlich interessantes Setting zu schaffen, das an die Werke von Agatha Christie wie „Und dann gab’s keines mehr“ erinnert.
Man begleitet vor allem Cara, die als Polizistin mit den Ermittlungen betraut ist. Ihre Unsicherheit und Verwirrung spiegeln sich im Leser wider, während sie verzweifelt versucht, die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen. Doch auch ihre Entscheidungen werfen Fragen auf, die bis zum Ende nicht vollständig geklärt werden, weil man sich teilweise fragt, wie einer Polizistin solche Fehler unterlaufen können.
Insgesamt ist "Schneesturm" eine unterhaltsame Lektüre, die trotz einiger Schwächen eine fesselnde Geschichte bietet. Die Atmosphäre auf der Insel, die interessanten Charaktere und die überraschenden Wendungen machen das Buch zu einem spannenden Leseerlebnis, das den Leser dann doch bis zur letzten Seite in seinen Bann zieht, wenn man über Logikfehler hinwegsehen kann.
Der Roman präsentiert sich als gelungener Mix aus New Adult Thriller (mit älteren Charakteren) und Whodunit, wobei die Dynamik der Freundschaftsgruppe um Cara im Vordergrund steht und es nicht besonders gruselig oder blutig ist, weshalb mich der Stil an New Adult Thriller erinnert hat. Der Schreibstil ist flüssig, obwohl gelegentlich Übersetzungsfehler und auch inhaltlich mitunter weniger plausibler Passagen auftreten. Dennoch gelingt es der Autorin, ein grundsätzlich interessantes Setting zu schaffen, das an die Werke von Agatha Christie wie „Und dann gab’s keines mehr“ erinnert.
Man begleitet vor allem Cara, die als Polizistin mit den Ermittlungen betraut ist. Ihre Unsicherheit und Verwirrung spiegeln sich im Leser wider, während sie verzweifelt versucht, die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen. Doch auch ihre Entscheidungen werfen Fragen auf, die bis zum Ende nicht vollständig geklärt werden, weil man sich teilweise fragt, wie einer Polizistin solche Fehler unterlaufen können.
Insgesamt ist "Schneesturm" eine unterhaltsame Lektüre, die trotz einiger Schwächen eine fesselnde Geschichte bietet. Die Atmosphäre auf der Insel, die interessanten Charaktere und die überraschenden Wendungen machen das Buch zu einem spannenden Leseerlebnis, das den Leser dann doch bis zur letzten Seite in seinen Bann zieht, wenn man über Logikfehler hinwegsehen kann.
January 12, 2024
Das irische Setting ist leider das einzige was ich wirklich positiv hervorheben kann.
WARUM, WARUM drucke ich auf das Buchcover "Sechs Freunde. Einer ist tot. Einer ist der Mörder." WARUM? Selbst bei Seite 300 (von 375) sind theoretisch noch andere Personen verdächtig aber diese schließt das Buch von vorn herein aus und killt somit die gesamte Spannung.
Ps: es ist kein spoiler wenn es am F*ing buchcover steht!
Die Charaktere sind unglaubwürdig, viele Dinge werden angefangen aber nicht zu Ende gedacht.
Z. B: Wenn ich die einzige Polizistin auf einer 900-Seelen-Insel bin und es sit tagelanger Schneesturm mit tlw Stromausfall und es juckt mich nicht mal genug ins Revier zu fahren oder mein Handy aufgeladen zu halten dann darf ich mich auch nicht wundern wenn die Insulaner mich nicht respektieren.
Die Sprache hat mich auch nicht vom Hocker gerissen. War nicht meins.
WARUM, WARUM drucke ich auf das Buchcover "Sechs Freunde. Einer ist tot. Einer ist der Mörder." WARUM? Selbst bei Seite 300 (von 375) sind theoretisch noch andere Personen verdächtig aber diese schließt das Buch von vorn herein aus und killt somit die gesamte Spannung.
Ps: es ist kein spoiler wenn es am F*ing buchcover steht!
Die Charaktere sind unglaubwürdig, viele Dinge werden angefangen aber nicht zu Ende gedacht.
Z. B: Wenn ich die einzige Polizistin auf einer 900-Seelen-Insel bin und es sit tagelanger Schneesturm mit tlw Stromausfall und es juckt mich nicht mal genug ins Revier zu fahren oder mein Handy aufgeladen zu halten dann darf ich mich auch nicht wundern wenn die Insulaner mich nicht respektieren.
Die Sprache hat mich auch nicht vom Hocker gerissen. War nicht meins.
December 15, 2024
Tri ( nategnute ) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ od mene. Jedan od lošijih krimića koje sam pročitala, koji me se uopće nije dojmio.
Ima dobrih, napetih dijelova, radnja je dobro osmišljena, likovi su mogli biti razrađeniji. Imena likova jedva sam 'ukapirala', tako da sam se kroz cijelu radnju mučila tko je muško, a tko žensko.
Jedino što mi se svidjelo je lijepa naslovnica, zbog koje sam bila privućena čitati knjigu, budući da sam 'zimsko dijete'.
Jednostavno, očekivala sam puno više od samoga kraja, a i knjige općenito.
Sorry Triona. 😒
Ima dobrih, napetih dijelova, radnja je dobro osmišljena, likovi su mogli biti razrađeniji. Imena likova jedva sam 'ukapirala', tako da sam se kroz cijelu radnju mučila tko je muško, a tko žensko.
Jedino što mi se svidjelo je lijepa naslovnica, zbog koje sam bila privućena čitati knjigu, budući da sam 'zimsko dijete'.
Jednostavno, očekivala sam puno više od samoga kraja, a i knjige općenito.
Sorry Triona. 😒
February 28, 2024
Ideja je bila dobra, ali realizacija srednja žalost, sad ne znam da li je i originalni naslov ovako "površan" ili je dosta toga izgubljeno u prijevodu. Veliki minus za izbor imena, nepamtljiva , teška za izgovoriti - čak i likovima iz knjige...
February 4, 2023
The Snowstorm is the perfect wintery read, minus the snow...so far!
I enjoyed the story, but as always struggled with the Irish names and their pronunciation, so I changed their names to make it easier 🤦♀️
As debut novels go Walsh has smashed it, this was a well plotted, twisty murder mystery that keeps you guessing throughout.
The descriptions of Inis Mor sound amazing. Couple this with the raging sea, the storm and the snow, it starts to sound absolutely terrifying and the atmosphere changes completely to something of nightmare proportions.
All of the characters were well rounded, credible and made for an engaging, entertaining read.
Many thanks to Bookouture for my tour spot.
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed the story, but as always struggled with the Irish names and their pronunciation, so I changed their names to make it easier 🤦♀️
As debut novels go Walsh has smashed it, this was a well plotted, twisty murder mystery that keeps you guessing throughout.
The descriptions of Inis Mor sound amazing. Couple this with the raging sea, the storm and the snow, it starts to sound absolutely terrifying and the atmosphere changes completely to something of nightmare proportions.
All of the characters were well rounded, credible and made for an engaging, entertaining read.
Many thanks to Bookouture for my tour spot.
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
March 2, 2023
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I liked the settings of the book, it really made me feel like I was on an isolated island during winter. There was a nice set of interesting characters though I didn’t really felt connected to them, plus introducing everyone almost at once was a bit confusing.
The first half was slow for my liking but it picked up in the second half. I liked the small clues being slowly scattered around, the author did a great job with descriptions. There were a nice number of twist and turns which kept me reading, and it made all the characters suspicious to me, I couldn’t get who the murderer was until the end!
I liked the settings of the book, it really made me feel like I was on an isolated island during winter. There was a nice set of interesting characters though I didn’t really felt connected to them, plus introducing everyone almost at once was a bit confusing.
The first half was slow for my liking but it picked up in the second half. I liked the small clues being slowly scattered around, the author did a great job with descriptions. There were a nice number of twist and turns which kept me reading, and it made all the characters suspicious to me, I couldn’t get who the murderer was until the end!
December 7, 2023
Es war okay, aber mehr leider auch nicht.
Zu dem was ich erwartet hatte, leider eine Enttäuschung.
Die Charaktere fand ich zum Großteil mehr nervig und unsympathisch. Und auch die Polizistin in der Runde konnte ich in ihrem Job irgendwie nicht ernstnehmen.
Zu dem was ich erwartet hatte, leider eine Enttäuschung.
Die Charaktere fand ich zum Großteil mehr nervig und unsympathisch. Und auch die Polizistin in der Runde konnte ich in ihrem Job irgendwie nicht ernstnehmen.
February 23, 2024
Prilično dobar krimić, uz ozračje zime, dubokog snijega, odsječenosti likova od ostatka svijeta što mu zasigurno podiže ocjenu. Barem kod mene, ja volim kad se razne opačine događaju upravo u takvim uvjetima.
I priča je dobra, za zamisliti se... Ne mislim na sam zaplet nego na međuljudske odnose koji su okosnica radnje.
I priča je dobra, za zamisliti se... Ne mislim na sam zaplet nego na međuljudske odnose koji su okosnica radnje.
January 3, 2024
Kriminalka se dogaja na enem od Arranskih otokih Irske. Prijatelji iz mladosti se tam zberejo, da bi praznovali desetletnico smrti njihovega prijatelja, Carinega moža. Toda otok zajame snežna nevihta. Nihče ne more nanj, nihče iz njega. Zgodi pa se umor. Cara, edina gardistka otoka v teh dneh spoznava, kako zelo so se prijatelji iz otroštva spremenili. Vsak skriva svoje skrivnosti. Še več: nekdo izmed njih je morilec.
Zgodba z zaključkom v stilu Poirota. Z dobrimi opisi snežne nevihte, otoka, znamenitosti na njem; predvsem pa zgodba o odnosih: o tem, kako se spreminjamo, kako skrivamo tisto, kar smo in kako nič od tega, kar se zdi, v resnici ne drži. Pisateljica dobro krmari med odkrivanjem skrivnosti in med končnim razkritjem tega, kdo je morilec v resnici.
Zgodba z zaključkom v stilu Poirota. Z dobrimi opisi snežne nevihte, otoka, znamenitosti na njem; predvsem pa zgodba o odnosih: o tem, kako se spreminjamo, kako skrivamo tisto, kar smo in kako nič od tega, kar se zdi, v resnici ne drži. Pisateljica dobro krmari med odkrivanjem skrivnosti in med končnim razkritjem tega, kdo je morilec v resnici.
April 27, 2025
Ich habe das Buch schon einmal im Januar 2024 begonnen und dann nach 10% abgebrochen, weil ich den Schreibstil als sehr schlecht empfunden habe. Nun wollte ich dem Buch als Hörbuch eine zweite Chance geben und habe es dieses Mal bis zum Ende geschafft – yay!
Die Sprecherin war wirklich sehr gut und hat das Zuhören sehr kurzweilig und angenehm gestaltet.
Die Story dagegen konnte mich bedauerlicherweise nicht ganz überzeugen. Dabei beginnt die Handlung mit einem interessanten Aufhänger: Eine ehemalige Freundesclique trifft sich 10 Jahre nach dem Tod einer der Freunde auf einer irischen Insel wieder, um dem Verstorbenen zu gedenken. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt tobt auf der Insel ein Schneesturm, sodass alle plötzlich von der Aussenwelt abgeschnitten sind. Und als wäre das nicht genug, wird plötzlich eine Person aus der Clique tot aufgefunden. Die Protagonistin, die auch Teil dieser Freund:innengruppe ist, ist Polizistin und will den Fall aufklären.
Das klingt alles zwar nicht sehr originell, aber hätte dennoch Potenzial für einen spannenden Whodunit Krimi auf engstem Raum werden können. Nur leider schöpft die Autorin dieses Potenzial nicht aus und man tappt – gemeinsam mit der Protagonistin – bis knapp vor dem Schluss im Dunkeln, nur damit dann in den letzten beiden Hörstunden 6478972984 Geheimnisse der einzelnen Cliquenmitglieder enthüllt werden.
Es wird am Ende jedoch so viel auf einmal offenbart, und gefühlt jede:r hat so viel Dreck am Stecken und hängt irgendwie in dem Mordfall mit drin, dass ich den Überblick verloren hatte und tatsächlich bis zum Schluss nicht mehr genau wusste, wer denn letztendlich der:die eigentliche Täter:in war.
Das war in meinen Augen überhaupt nicht gut gelöst. Spannender wäre es gewesen, wenn bereits während dem Handlungsverlauf Hinweise eingestreut worden wären. Aber so konnte ich gar nicht miträtseln und habe mich am Ende von diesen ganzen Geständnissen überfahren gefühlt. Zumal die Protagonistin dies alles wie einen Geistesblitz herausgefunden hatte, was die Handlung nicht unbedingt glaubwürdiger gemacht hat...
Die Charaktere waren ein weiterer grosser Minuspunkt für mich. Nicht nur, dass ich alle aus der Clique unsympathisch fand, die Autorin versäumt es leider auch, den einzelnen Figuren Tiefe zu verleihen, sodass sie bis zum Schluss alle sehr blass geblieben sind. Hier hätte es vielleicht geholfen, die Freundschaften innerhalb der Clique aus der Vergangenheit etwas mehr zu beleuchten, sodass jede Person eine Hintergrundgeschichte erhält.
Alles in allem war das Hörbuch sehr kurzweilig, aber es gibt deutlich besser ausgearbeitete Thriller da draussen. Wäre das Ende mit den drölfzig Enthüllungen nicht gewesen, hätte ich sogar 3.5 Sterne vergeben. Aber so reicht es knapp für 3 Sterne, und das auch nur für die Hörbuchversion, weil ich den Schreibstil zum Lesen ganz furchtbar fand.
Die Sprecherin war wirklich sehr gut und hat das Zuhören sehr kurzweilig und angenehm gestaltet.
Die Story dagegen konnte mich bedauerlicherweise nicht ganz überzeugen. Dabei beginnt die Handlung mit einem interessanten Aufhänger: Eine ehemalige Freundesclique trifft sich 10 Jahre nach dem Tod einer der Freunde auf einer irischen Insel wieder, um dem Verstorbenen zu gedenken. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt tobt auf der Insel ein Schneesturm, sodass alle plötzlich von der Aussenwelt abgeschnitten sind. Und als wäre das nicht genug, wird plötzlich eine Person aus der Clique tot aufgefunden. Die Protagonistin, die auch Teil dieser Freund:innengruppe ist, ist Polizistin und will den Fall aufklären.
Das klingt alles zwar nicht sehr originell, aber hätte dennoch Potenzial für einen spannenden Whodunit Krimi auf engstem Raum werden können. Nur leider schöpft die Autorin dieses Potenzial nicht aus und man tappt – gemeinsam mit der Protagonistin – bis knapp vor dem Schluss im Dunkeln, nur damit dann in den letzten beiden Hörstunden 6478972984 Geheimnisse der einzelnen Cliquenmitglieder enthüllt werden.
Es wird am Ende jedoch so viel auf einmal offenbart, und gefühlt jede:r hat so viel Dreck am Stecken und hängt irgendwie in dem Mordfall mit drin, dass ich den Überblick verloren hatte und tatsächlich bis zum Schluss nicht mehr genau wusste, wer denn letztendlich der:die eigentliche Täter:in war.
Das war in meinen Augen überhaupt nicht gut gelöst. Spannender wäre es gewesen, wenn bereits während dem Handlungsverlauf Hinweise eingestreut worden wären. Aber so konnte ich gar nicht miträtseln und habe mich am Ende von diesen ganzen Geständnissen überfahren gefühlt. Zumal die Protagonistin dies alles wie einen Geistesblitz herausgefunden hatte, was die Handlung nicht unbedingt glaubwürdiger gemacht hat...
Die Charaktere waren ein weiterer grosser Minuspunkt für mich. Nicht nur, dass ich alle aus der Clique unsympathisch fand, die Autorin versäumt es leider auch, den einzelnen Figuren Tiefe zu verleihen, sodass sie bis zum Schluss alle sehr blass geblieben sind. Hier hätte es vielleicht geholfen, die Freundschaften innerhalb der Clique aus der Vergangenheit etwas mehr zu beleuchten, sodass jede Person eine Hintergrundgeschichte erhält.
Alles in allem war das Hörbuch sehr kurzweilig, aber es gibt deutlich besser ausgearbeitete Thriller da draussen. Wäre das Ende mit den drölfzig Enthüllungen nicht gewesen, hätte ich sogar 3.5 Sterne vergeben. Aber so reicht es knapp für 3 Sterne, und das auch nur für die Hörbuchversion, weil ich den Schreibstil zum Lesen ganz furchtbar fand.
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