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No Kiss Goodbye
Kids change your life, they said. Things will never be the same again, they said. Isn’t it wonderful, they said. But no one knows what to say now. My husband wants to take the kids. My husband thinks the accident was my fault. My husband thinks I need help. But I think he wants rid of me.
360 pages, Paperback
First published September 2, 2015
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Janelle Harris
9 books217 followersJanelle Harris lives in Kildare, Ireland with her husband and young family. Janelle enjoys books that screw with your head and mess with your heart. She hopes her books offer her readers a taste of that world.
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June 6, 2016
This book was incredible!
Whoa..
It seems like I've been saying that a lot lately. But sometimes it's the only word that fits.
This is one heck of a psychological thriller in my opinion.
I like how the blurb didn't give away a lot of the plot but at the same time it sure made me want to read it.
Especially:
My husband wants to take the kids.
My husband thinks the accident was my fault.
My husband thinks I need help.
But I think he wants rid of me.
In regards to the plot I'm going to leave it at that, I don't want to accidentally spoil anything.
I went through a wide range of emotions while reading this book... I was on-edge, anxious, surprised, shocked and sometimes quite confused having no clue to what was happening. But I couldn't stop reading... I had to know what was going on!
At first I thought that the author had made some huge mistakes because one and one was definitely not equaling two.... it was more like twelve. However, as I kept on I realized it was all intentional and I was compelled to keep going. This may not sound like a good thing but it was, it really really was!
Who's the good guy? Who's the bad guy? I couldn't figure out who to trust and my mind kept changing every few pages!!
The suspense kept up all the way from start to finish...
The only negative - There were a few grammar and spelling issues (like I'm one to talk, there's probably twenty in this review) but I don't feel like it was that big of an issue. In my opinion it didn't interfere with my enjoyment of the book.
This novel was suspenseful, powerful but also emotional and heartbreaking. A novel that I won't soon forget.
I highly recommend this book!!!!
Whoa..
It seems like I've been saying that a lot lately. But sometimes it's the only word that fits.
This is one heck of a psychological thriller in my opinion.
I like how the blurb didn't give away a lot of the plot but at the same time it sure made me want to read it.
Especially:
My husband wants to take the kids.
My husband thinks the accident was my fault.
My husband thinks I need help.
But I think he wants rid of me.
In regards to the plot I'm going to leave it at that, I don't want to accidentally spoil anything.
I went through a wide range of emotions while reading this book... I was on-edge, anxious, surprised, shocked and sometimes quite confused having no clue to what was happening. But I couldn't stop reading... I had to know what was going on!
At first I thought that the author had made some huge mistakes because one and one was definitely not equaling two.... it was more like twelve. However, as I kept on I realized it was all intentional and I was compelled to keep going. This may not sound like a good thing but it was, it really really was!
Who's the good guy? Who's the bad guy? I couldn't figure out who to trust and my mind kept changing every few pages!!
The suspense kept up all the way from start to finish...
The only negative - There were a few grammar and spelling issues (like I'm one to talk, there's probably twenty in this review) but I don't feel like it was that big of an issue. In my opinion it didn't interfere with my enjoyment of the book.
This novel was suspenseful, powerful but also emotional and heartbreaking. A novel that I won't soon forget.
I highly recommend this book!!!!
March 5, 2016
Wow!
Wow! Oops, have I already said that?
This book has completely blown me away. It took a few days to read, as I had very little available time for reading, until this morning, when I read the entire second half in one sitting, as I couldn’t put this down. I finished this book a few hours ago, but I’ve yet to come down from the experience.
I really don’t want to say too much about the plot at all, as it is so good, I don’t want to give anything away. However, to give you an idea of what it is about, the main focus of this story is on a wife and mother who has been injured in a car accident. She is struggling with her memory, which has a huge impact on her and those around her.
No Kiss Goodbye is an incredibly well plotted psychological suspense thriller, and you will not know who to trust. I’m still feeling rather shell shocked by the whole experience. I feel like this book put me through a lot of emotions, from curiosity, confusion, and anticipation to sheer frustration at times. Oh, and you may need some tissues, as there are some rather emotional parts too.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading. Fans of psychological thrillers and suspense novels will love this. Even if you’ve never read a psychological or suspense novel before, this is definitely worth a go. It’s not scary or violent in a horror or dark thriller kind of way, but it is very psychological and will have your mind spinning so much you’ll feel dizzy by the time you reach the end.
I cannot recommend this enough – READ THIS BOOK!
I would like to thank the author for a copy of this book, via THE Book Club (TBC) on Facebook, in exchange for an honest review, and wish her great success with this book.
Wow! Oops, have I already said that?
This book has completely blown me away. It took a few days to read, as I had very little available time for reading, until this morning, when I read the entire second half in one sitting, as I couldn’t put this down. I finished this book a few hours ago, but I’ve yet to come down from the experience.
I really don’t want to say too much about the plot at all, as it is so good, I don’t want to give anything away. However, to give you an idea of what it is about, the main focus of this story is on a wife and mother who has been injured in a car accident. She is struggling with her memory, which has a huge impact on her and those around her.
No Kiss Goodbye is an incredibly well plotted psychological suspense thriller, and you will not know who to trust. I’m still feeling rather shell shocked by the whole experience. I feel like this book put me through a lot of emotions, from curiosity, confusion, and anticipation to sheer frustration at times. Oh, and you may need some tissues, as there are some rather emotional parts too.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading. Fans of psychological thrillers and suspense novels will love this. Even if you’ve never read a psychological or suspense novel before, this is definitely worth a go. It’s not scary or violent in a horror or dark thriller kind of way, but it is very psychological and will have your mind spinning so much you’ll feel dizzy by the time you reach the end.
I cannot recommend this enough – READ THIS BOOK!
I would like to thank the author for a copy of this book, via THE Book Club (TBC) on Facebook, in exchange for an honest review, and wish her great success with this book.
June 17, 2016
This book definitely keeps you guessing. When I first read the reviews for this book I was curious as to why no one wanted to say too much about the plot - now I have finished the book I totally understand. This book messes with your head but in a good way. It is exciting, gripping and has several OMG moments. I was totally hooked throughout the story and have to say this was one of my favourite reads this year.
January 19, 2016
I read this book due to all the wonderful reviews but I hated it. The only thing it had going for it was that it intrigued me to the point where I had to finish it to find out what was going on.
I found it confusing and it dragged on and on. I wouldn't recommend this book, but each to their own. Im glad I've finished it and annoyed that I wasted my time reading it.
I found it confusing and it dragged on and on. I wouldn't recommend this book, but each to their own. Im glad I've finished it and annoyed that I wasted my time reading it.
February 2, 2016
This book kept me guessing all the way!! Wow, it is just a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Now, I understand why no one wanted to say much about the book. It's better to know little about it. Just when you think you may have figured something out the other parts don't add up. A "true" psychological thriller. Highly recommend it.
August 19, 2023
I liked that the blurb didn’t give away most of the plot but did what a good blub should do...made me really want to read this book. I went through a wide range of emotions while reading this book… at times I was on-edge, anxious, surprised, shocked and sometimes quite confused having no clue to what was happening...sometimes all at the same time...yet I never wanted to stop reading. At first, I thought that the author had made some huge mistakes because it seemed that things just weren't adding up. If you read this...don't give up because you will soon realize that it was all intentional. This may not sound like a good thing, but it was, it really, really was. The story will soon have the reader wondering who’s the good guy and who’s the bad guy. I read a lot of this genera and usually am pretty good at coming to the right conclusion, but I have to admit that I couldn’t figure out who to trust and I kept changing my mind every few pages. It's not a dark violent horror story like you might have come to expect of a psychological thriller. It’s more about human emotions and coping with loss. The book literally explores in a broad range of emotions.
July 27, 2017
I started to read this book hoping for twists and surprises, but I actually got none, just struggled so much to finish it.
It just kept stalling from the beggining until the end, which wasn't a big twist/surprise.
It just kept stalling from the beggining until the end, which wasn't a big twist/surprise.
January 21, 2016
**** 5 Lost In My Mind Stars *****
THIS BOOK WAS FANTASTIC!
With that being said, I will warn you, this book is NOT what you think it is. With each word you see, your mind will be flipped around like you jumped inside a jumbo sized clothes dryer. From the beginning to the end, your mind is about to ride front seat in the mind of a woman fighting for what's real..... in her own mind.
I apologize now for this review. I don't want to give anything away and some of it may not make sense.
Laura is a wife and mother of one with a baby girl on the way. She has a fabulous life in Ireland until one day, things go horribly wrong. One bad decision and her life and the lives of her close friends and family are destroyed.
"Nothing would ever be the same again. Everything was still and terrifyingly silent, as my mind lay trapped inside my limp body. All I do know is at that moment, I stopped fighting for my life. At that moment, I stopped being me."
No truer words have ever been spoken.
Laura's life is about to get really hard. After a horrific car accident, Laura is left with amnesia and paralyzed. Needing to get out of the hospital and back to her life with her husband Mark and her children, she fights to be well.
Finally being released from the hospital, life begins to fracture into little pieces that do not make sense to Laura. She knows people are keeping secrets from her but she can't figure out what they are.
Laura's mind is cracked. All she has right now is paranoia and she senses her husband is having an affair and trying to kill her. To keep herself alive, she escapes her home with the help of her friend Ava. Laura has to prove that her husband is up to no good. He has moved on and is trying to end her but no one believes her.
Laura has no idea that her escape from the man she loves is about to be the breaking point for her mind and for the lives of the people that were involved that one horrible day. Laura has no idea that the life she thought she had is NOT the life that is reality.
The husband that wants her dead, the friend that is trying to steal her husband, her children being withheld from her, the friends that won't tell her the truth, overcoming paralysis, the memories of a life she really had and the life her mind is pretending is real will lead to a book finale of epic proportions.
"Is she happy?"
I was left absolutely speechless.
Psychological thriller at it's finest!
THIS BOOK WAS FANTASTIC!
With that being said, I will warn you, this book is NOT what you think it is. With each word you see, your mind will be flipped around like you jumped inside a jumbo sized clothes dryer. From the beginning to the end, your mind is about to ride front seat in the mind of a woman fighting for what's real..... in her own mind.
I apologize now for this review. I don't want to give anything away and some of it may not make sense.
Laura is a wife and mother of one with a baby girl on the way. She has a fabulous life in Ireland until one day, things go horribly wrong. One bad decision and her life and the lives of her close friends and family are destroyed.
"Nothing would ever be the same again. Everything was still and terrifyingly silent, as my mind lay trapped inside my limp body. All I do know is at that moment, I stopped fighting for my life. At that moment, I stopped being me."
No truer words have ever been spoken.
Laura's life is about to get really hard. After a horrific car accident, Laura is left with amnesia and paralyzed. Needing to get out of the hospital and back to her life with her husband Mark and her children, she fights to be well.
Finally being released from the hospital, life begins to fracture into little pieces that do not make sense to Laura. She knows people are keeping secrets from her but she can't figure out what they are.
Laura's mind is cracked. All she has right now is paranoia and she senses her husband is having an affair and trying to kill her. To keep herself alive, she escapes her home with the help of her friend Ava. Laura has to prove that her husband is up to no good. He has moved on and is trying to end her but no one believes her.
Laura has no idea that her escape from the man she loves is about to be the breaking point for her mind and for the lives of the people that were involved that one horrible day. Laura has no idea that the life she thought she had is NOT the life that is reality.
The husband that wants her dead, the friend that is trying to steal her husband, her children being withheld from her, the friends that won't tell her the truth, overcoming paralysis, the memories of a life she really had and the life her mind is pretending is real will lead to a book finale of epic proportions.
"Is she happy?"
I was left absolutely speechless.
Psychological thriller at it's finest!
January 16, 2016
This book only cost $1 on Amazon Kindle, and now I know why. The plot sounded intriguing, and the book got some terrific reviews, so I snapped it up. The plot itself is complicated and is written in a pseudo stream of consciousness way, as the protagonist has lost her memory and is trying to make sense of her situation. However, instead of sympathizing with the character's confusion and disorientation, the reader ends up frustrated, confused and annoyed. The main character, Laura, is not particularly sympathetic. The whole story is supposed to be about how much she wants and misses her kids, but whole chapters go by without her even mentioning them. It seems that the author thought the reader would be satisfied by having the character occasionally state the she loves her kids more than life itself.
The big reveal at the end which is supposed to explain everything leaves many scenes, conversations and even characters unaccounted for. The editing mis
takes are inexcusable - mis-spellings, wrong tenses, etc. They were very distracting and frustration inducing.
I gave this book two stars because the central idea is interesting, and other readers may be curious as to whether they can "figure it out" better than I could. It is a relatively quick read, so you won't waste more than a day if you hate it!
The big reveal at the end which is supposed to explain everything leaves many scenes, conversations and even characters unaccounted for. The editing mis
takes are inexcusable - mis-spellings, wrong tenses, etc. They were very distracting and frustration inducing.
I gave this book two stars because the central idea is interesting, and other readers may be curious as to whether they can "figure it out" better than I could. It is a relatively quick read, so you won't waste more than a day if you hate it!
February 27, 2017
Wow
Well what can I say, this book kept me guessing the whole way through. Quiet complicated in some places but stick with it, a truly great read.
Well what can I say, this book kept me guessing the whole way through. Quiet complicated in some places but stick with it, a truly great read.
September 18, 2015
Wow! what a Rollercoaster of a book. I don't want to say much as I don't want to give anything away about the storyline but I devoured this in one day, didn't know who to believe or which character to root for. My head is still spinning! Can't wait for more from this author
maybe
March 27, 2016"If you want the intensity of Gone Girl and the emotion of The Fault in our Stars then No Kiss Goodbye may be the perfect mix for you."
Again with this fucking comparison. To the marketing people: these are not the only two books that exist!
Again with this fucking comparison. To the marketing people: these are not the only two books that exist!
January 27, 2019
A woman recovering from a major accident suspects her husband and nanny are trying to kill her. After being rescued by her best friend, she tries to devise a plan to get her children back. This was a really good thriller with a MEGA shocker of a twist!!!!
July 17, 2017
I have slightly mixed feelings about this novel - on the one hand, it is a good, well done, tense and twisty thriller. On the other- it was def. heavy on the 'tense' part! This was... uncomfortable to read, almost. I couldn't read too much at a time as, although I was desperate to find out what was going on, it would just put me in a really negative head space!
To be honest though, that was a testament to the authors writing - I only felt that way because of how well the author made me feel like I was inside the MCs head. And the MC was not having a great time.
Overall - I recommend :)
To be honest though, that was a testament to the authors writing - I only felt that way because of how well the author made me feel like I was inside the MCs head. And the MC was not having a great time.
Overall - I recommend :)
January 21, 2016
Wow.
I'm not going to go into the plot as this is one of those books where the less you know about it the better, but if you like the psychological 'trust no-one' genre, together with tightly-woven and emotive storytelling, then read it.
Compelling. Tragic. Brilliant.
October 16, 2015
A terrible book - badly written. Most of it made no sense. It leapt around like you were in the mind of an unhinged person - and not in a good literary technique way! The ending and truth revealed honestly just felt pointless and the actions and motivations of the other characters completely inexplicable. It was a total annoying waste of my time reading this book.
April 18, 2016
What did I think of this book? I thought it was poorly written and edited. The tense changed constantly, even within sentences. The plot was ridiculous and riddled with holes. The lack of research around mental illness (my field of work/study) was evident. Disappointed. There are good reviews and the book didn't stand up to the hype. To compare it to The Girl On the Train is ludicrous.
December 15, 2015
2.5 stars. Took me forever to get through this one. It dragged and was confusing...
October 22, 2015
Wow just wow...this book has gone into my top ten. From the very first to the very last page I was hooked as it reeled me in further and further will absolutely no clue what was going on.
It starts off with Laura being in a car accident with her young children and quite simply from there you are taken on a roller coaster of events, strange, startling, surprising, shocking and much more.
As the story develops you realise that Laura is suffering some sort of memory loss but how far back does it really go and what the heck really happened.
I thought I had a certain part worked out but then I would think no, this happened the whole way through,were I would think that was it for it to be turned upside down once again and my theory quashed.
This book has so many twists and turns and surprises that were phenomenal and left me stumped every time.
My emotions were up and down with regards Laura as I felt sympathy for her as clearly she has lost someone somewhere and suffered such a traumatic event that she has blocked it out but she had a real selfish streak in her too and the pain she was putting her friends and family through at times.
There were lots of characters and most of them likeable too.
I see-sawed on liking Mark her husband but that's because of the way the story was going,do we trust him or not.
Clearly her friends are all in on whatever this is and are keeping quiet so as to let her remember on her own.
As the story comes to a close I thought I had it figured out and it was wrapped up but no were thrown another head spin and then another and another and in the end it doesn't end the way you imagine it should or the way you think.
I found myself sitting thinking about it afterwards and suddenly remembering certain parts and rushing back in to read again now that I knew the outcome and it was just mind blowing,there's no other way to describe it sufficiently enough.
Couldn't recommend this book highly enough so just read it :-)
It starts off with Laura being in a car accident with her young children and quite simply from there you are taken on a roller coaster of events, strange, startling, surprising, shocking and much more.
As the story develops you realise that Laura is suffering some sort of memory loss but how far back does it really go and what the heck really happened.
I thought I had a certain part worked out but then I would think no, this happened the whole way through,were I would think that was it for it to be turned upside down once again and my theory quashed.
This book has so many twists and turns and surprises that were phenomenal and left me stumped every time.
My emotions were up and down with regards Laura as I felt sympathy for her as clearly she has lost someone somewhere and suffered such a traumatic event that she has blocked it out but she had a real selfish streak in her too and the pain she was putting her friends and family through at times.
There were lots of characters and most of them likeable too.
I see-sawed on liking Mark her husband but that's because of the way the story was going,do we trust him or not.
Clearly her friends are all in on whatever this is and are keeping quiet so as to let her remember on her own.
As the story comes to a close I thought I had it figured out and it was wrapped up but no were thrown another head spin and then another and another and in the end it doesn't end the way you imagine it should or the way you think.
I found myself sitting thinking about it afterwards and suddenly remembering certain parts and rushing back in to read again now that I knew the outcome and it was just mind blowing,there's no other way to describe it sufficiently enough.
Couldn't recommend this book highly enough so just read it :-)
May 31, 2017
Warning: potential spoilers.
The concept of this book was good but I don't think the author pulled it off. I guessed what the 'twist' was going to be after the first couple of chapters so there wasn't really any great reveal. I think the author may have had greater success if she had not gone for the big twist and had instead included more chapters from Mark's perspective, instead of just one at the beginning and then the epilogue.
The weird subplots that never went anywhere were also confusing. An example of some of these for me: (1) The kid she kidnapped in New York - did that even happen? (2) There was a suggestion by the policeman about half way through the book that Laura had kidnapped someone's children. I think it was hinted it was Nicole's children but I can't work out how this fit in. (3) The relationship between Mark and Nicole. There was entirely too much hugging and shared glances, even at the end when we were supposedly seeing what was actually happening. I think Laura might have been on to something there! (4) The drugs in the drink - what was that about? (5) The reference by Mark to having to make Laura fear for her safety. What the hell! This list is not exhaustive and maybe I'm just being a bit dense but they made no sense to me.
The editing was also atrocious which didn't help at all. Changing tense half way through the sentence was really annoying. I'm not sure if that was something that is just on the kindle version but it was distracting as hell.
Overall I'm glad I finished it but I won't be rushing to read anything else by the author.
The concept of this book was good but I don't think the author pulled it off. I guessed what the 'twist' was going to be after the first couple of chapters so there wasn't really any great reveal. I think the author may have had greater success if she had not gone for the big twist and had instead included more chapters from Mark's perspective, instead of just one at the beginning and then the epilogue.
The weird subplots that never went anywhere were also confusing. An example of some of these for me: (1) The kid she kidnapped in New York - did that even happen? (2) There was a suggestion by the policeman about half way through the book that Laura had kidnapped someone's children. I think it was hinted it was Nicole's children but I can't work out how this fit in. (3) The relationship between Mark and Nicole. There was entirely too much hugging and shared glances, even at the end when we were supposedly seeing what was actually happening. I think Laura might have been on to something there! (4) The drugs in the drink - what was that about? (5) The reference by Mark to having to make Laura fear for her safety. What the hell! This list is not exhaustive and maybe I'm just being a bit dense but they made no sense to me.
The editing was also atrocious which didn't help at all. Changing tense half way through the sentence was really annoying. I'm not sure if that was something that is just on the kindle version but it was distracting as hell.
Overall I'm glad I finished it but I won't be rushing to read anything else by the author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2016
I liked this book, I was drawn in by the book cover however, I didn't love it because like people had mentioned it was very twisty and turny. Totally messes with your mind.
At times I thought 'Ah yes, this is going to happen or that is going to happen' but how wrong was I.
Rather a challenging read, would I recommend it? YES, just because I think you will need to check it out for yourselves.
Happy Reading :-)
At times I thought 'Ah yes, this is going to happen or that is going to happen' but how wrong was I.
Rather a challenging read, would I recommend it? YES, just because I think you will need to check it out for yourselves.
Happy Reading :-)
May 11, 2018
No Kiss Goodbye sucked me in from the first chapter and didn’t let go until long after it ended! What a mind trip! I didn’t know who to trust and who to dislike! I agree with other reviewers in not telling to much about the plot or it could ruin it! I will just say it was an emotional rollercoaster with tears and shrieks and plenty of ‘Holy Mary, Mother of God!’ moments!! Read it, read it, read it!!!
December 15, 2016
Having read the authors second stand alone novel, See Me Not, I knew I had to go back and read her debut No Kiss Goodbye.
The author seems to have a knack of sending your mind in turmoil. I really had no idea what was going on with Laura, the main character in the story. She has obviously been involved in an horrendous accident but for some reason seems to struggle with remembering events of that day. Her husband Mark and her friends and family seem to walk on egg shells round her and I was well and truly desperate for the truth.
This is one of those stories that really frustrated me. But in a good way. I had so much going on through my head as to what I thought had happened and how it was all going to come out. Every time I thought I was on the right track, something would happen that would make me change my mind so that I was totally clueless and had to wait for the author to tell me in her own time. In a way I'm glad I was reading it on my kindle as if I had an actual book I would have been so tempted to have a sneak peak at the back as I was so desperate to know, obviously that would have ruined the whole story and by the end I was so glad I waited until then to find out as it was more than worth it.
As with See Me not, I was a total emotional wreck by the end. This author seems to well and truly get inside the readers head so that you are so captivated by the characters you are reading about that you almost feel that you are going through the same ordeals as they are.
For a debut novel, No Kiss Goodbye is totally spellbinding. It's one that has the reader desperate for answers and leaves you feeling like you've just walked away from some sort of wreck. I was left feeling mentally and emotionally worn down but I loved every agonising minute of it. Brilliant!
The author seems to have a knack of sending your mind in turmoil. I really had no idea what was going on with Laura, the main character in the story. She has obviously been involved in an horrendous accident but for some reason seems to struggle with remembering events of that day. Her husband Mark and her friends and family seem to walk on egg shells round her and I was well and truly desperate for the truth.
This is one of those stories that really frustrated me. But in a good way. I had so much going on through my head as to what I thought had happened and how it was all going to come out. Every time I thought I was on the right track, something would happen that would make me change my mind so that I was totally clueless and had to wait for the author to tell me in her own time. In a way I'm glad I was reading it on my kindle as if I had an actual book I would have been so tempted to have a sneak peak at the back as I was so desperate to know, obviously that would have ruined the whole story and by the end I was so glad I waited until then to find out as it was more than worth it.
As with See Me not, I was a total emotional wreck by the end. This author seems to well and truly get inside the readers head so that you are so captivated by the characters you are reading about that you almost feel that you are going through the same ordeals as they are.
For a debut novel, No Kiss Goodbye is totally spellbinding. It's one that has the reader desperate for answers and leaves you feeling like you've just walked away from some sort of wreck. I was left feeling mentally and emotionally worn down but I loved every agonising minute of it. Brilliant!
May 5, 2022
Sooooo ..... after being locked out of my Kindle app I've decided to have a bit of a clean up in my various "Books Read" lists. First cabs off the rank are my DNF pile. If I DNF'd it and have absolutely NO intention of reading it again, I'm changing my rating to 1 🌟 and deleting it off my Kindle. Life is too short at my age for crappy books!!
Original Review:
What started out as a promising, enticing read soon lost my interest around the 50% mark. I did plug along to the 79% mark but it was a complete struggle, so this is a DNF.
The problem I found was the various scenarios surrounding our main female character became quite repetitive, unresolved and lacking the tension that drives you to read until the end.
I'd already guessed the ending at around the halfway mark and it just lost all its mystery to me.
Well written with an original surmise, I think this is just a case of personal preference. There have been many reviews here giving it the big thumbs up, unfortunately I'm not one of them.
Original Review:
What started out as a promising, enticing read soon lost my interest around the 50% mark. I did plug along to the 79% mark but it was a complete struggle, so this is a DNF.
The problem I found was the various scenarios surrounding our main female character became quite repetitive, unresolved and lacking the tension that drives you to read until the end.
I'd already guessed the ending at around the halfway mark and it just lost all its mystery to me.
Well written with an original surmise, I think this is just a case of personal preference. There have been many reviews here giving it the big thumbs up, unfortunately I'm not one of them.
February 16, 2017
OMG. A book to remember and a book to blow your mind. If you like a slightly disconcerting read that keep you thinking then this is the book for you. One to keep you on your toes! I won’t go through the scenario in detail other than to say Laura finds herself unable to walk after a car accident. She finds her husband and friend conspiring against her and is convinced that they are having an affair and trying to get her committed into the bargain. What transpires is a series of twists and turns in a very compelling and sad story in more ways than one. I hope that this book highlights the trauma of PTSD as well as other issues raised and how it can affect the lives of the sufferers and those around them. (I won’t spoil it by saying anymore) The mind is a very powerful tool and weapon and should never be underestimated. Be careful with it- it is a very precious thing.
December 8, 2016
I got 20% in with this and packed it in. All of a sudden things started to get way too farfetched for my liking. I have to believe something I'm reading and it stepped over the threshold into something not resembling any reality for me and I couldn't carry on with it.
Laura mentions being able to bring her kid up in one flashback but she has two....I didn't understand what a "strong hour and a half later" meant, "He must give it go" lost a, we see Mark's infamous coffee mentioned and I've no idea why it was described as infamous. At one point I assumed she had returned to hospital because Mark got her a glass of water from her bedside locker, but she hadn't !! She spelt strait-jacket wrong and used his and not he's in one sentence.......they're all the errors I happened across, though, which wasn't horrendous.
We're to believe Mark was comforting another woman in the doctor's office and not his wife. That for me was enough. Plus Nicole had appeared in the story with nary a mention as to who on earth she was !! I flicked to the end after I'd decided to pack it in and all became clear but if she'd made things a little clearer and explained who she was earlier, as opposed to just chucking her into the story leaving readers baffled, it may have worked better for me.
Laura mentions being able to bring her kid up in one flashback but she has two....I didn't understand what a "strong hour and a half later" meant, "He must give it go" lost a, we see Mark's infamous coffee mentioned and I've no idea why it was described as infamous. At one point I assumed she had returned to hospital because Mark got her a glass of water from her bedside locker, but she hadn't !! She spelt strait-jacket wrong and used his and not he's in one sentence.......they're all the errors I happened across, though, which wasn't horrendous.
We're to believe Mark was comforting another woman in the doctor's office and not his wife. That for me was enough. Plus Nicole had appeared in the story with nary a mention as to who on earth she was !! I flicked to the end after I'd decided to pack it in and all became clear but if she'd made things a little clearer and explained who she was earlier, as opposed to just chucking her into the story leaving readers baffled, it may have worked better for me.
September 22, 2015
I don't want to say too much and risk spoilers but I will say this is a completely gripping storyline. I went to bed intending on reading one chapter, 2 hours later I made myself put the book down but couldn't wait to pick it up again in the morning. The only slight criticism I would have would be I thought the ending was slightly disappointing compared to the rest of the story. Would definitely recommend it to others.
April 20, 2017
I liked the idea of this story but I found it very difficult to read. It wasn't just that there were twists, that I usually like, but this was all over the place and hard to follow.
January 17, 2016
Um no. Not even close to "gone girl or fault in our stars"..... Very misleading! It started off attention grabbing and quickly turned into a confusing mess of nonsense. Not suspenseful or written particularly well. All characters were a drag. I was disappointed and struggled to finish.....but I wanted it to count towards my reading challenge and not be a complete waste if time.... so I was able to get the to the end and not look back. Can't recommend.
October 19, 2017
I tried so hard with this one, but ultimately the disjointed style and the unreliable narrator gone too far had me give up at the 40% mark.
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