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The Perfect Family
Marissa Jamison, a widow and single mother, becomes the target of a dangerous stalker who believes that she and her two young children are his "perfect" family, and he will do anything to have them. Original.
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2005
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June 7, 2017
Ich habe lange überlegt, wie ich das Buch bewerten sollte. Es liegt irgendwo zwischen drei und vier Sternen.
Den deutschen Titel finde ich vollkommen unpassend, aber das tut dem Lesevergnügen keinen Abruch. Der original Titel "The perfect Familiy" passt hier wie die Faust aufs Auge.
Clara Cassidy hat einen leichten Thriller verfasst, der nicht blutrünstig ist und auch von nicht ganz so abgehärteten Gemütern gelesen werden kann.
Das Paar Marissa und Alex ist rundherum gelungen. Beide sind mir total sympatisch gewesen und ich hatte von Anfang an einen Draht zu ihnen. Rundum ein tolles Lesevergnügen, das mir einige schönen Stunden beschert hat.
Den deutschen Titel finde ich vollkommen unpassend, aber das tut dem Lesevergnügen keinen Abruch. Der original Titel "The perfect Familiy" passt hier wie die Faust aufs Auge.
Clara Cassidy hat einen leichten Thriller verfasst, der nicht blutrünstig ist und auch von nicht ganz so abgehärteten Gemütern gelesen werden kann.
Das Paar Marissa und Alex ist rundherum gelungen. Beide sind mir total sympatisch gewesen und ich hatte von Anfang an einen Draht zu ihnen. Rundum ein tolles Lesevergnügen, das mir einige schönen Stunden beschert hat.
June 22, 2024
I found this book in a thrift store. I started to read it and wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this book. After chapter 7, I had to finish it to see who had done it. Kept me guessing and on the edge. I thought I knew who the suspect was, the twist was mind blowing. While reading the urge to make sure my windows and doors where locked and blinds pulled. Definitely a great read.
September 22, 2017
Cassidy writes in a way that keeps you turning pages and guessing to the end. A quick satisfying read of murder and betrayal.
June 4, 2022
This book was full of suspense
June 18, 2009
"The Perfect Family" was my first book by Carla Cassidy and although I am not a fan generally of the romance genre, I enjoyed Ms. Cassidy's romance-suspense effort.
The strongest part of the book, and what makes it all work, in my opinion, is her heroine. Marissa is very real, a widow with two young children, trying to find her life again a year after her husband's untimely death. Reconnecting with a former high school flame, and discovering that the spark is still very much there after many years, is dampened by individual known as Blake, who harbors an obsession with Marissa and is so intent on having her, that he is willing to kill anyone who gets in his way, or who upsets Marissa. Rather than being a somewhat stereotypical "victim" who wanders out alone with a serial killer on the loose, or who devises some intricate plot to lure the serial killer to her, Marissa does her best to let the police do the work, while she goes about her life, even among the phone calls, flower deliveries and messages left for her at the crime scenes. Her rediscovered love, Alex, is also a pleasant surprise, although their romance does feel a bit rushed.
The romance between the police detectives feels forced and not nearly as well developed as the one between Marissa and Alex. And this is the weakest point of "The Perfect Family". The character development of some central characters, including the stalker "Blake", leave a bit to be desired.
But all in all, I found Ms. Cassidy's book to be entertaining and definitely worth the read.
I will put her on my list of authors that I must read.
The strongest part of the book, and what makes it all work, in my opinion, is her heroine. Marissa is very real, a widow with two young children, trying to find her life again a year after her husband's untimely death. Reconnecting with a former high school flame, and discovering that the spark is still very much there after many years, is dampened by individual known as Blake, who harbors an obsession with Marissa and is so intent on having her, that he is willing to kill anyone who gets in his way, or who upsets Marissa. Rather than being a somewhat stereotypical "victim" who wanders out alone with a serial killer on the loose, or who devises some intricate plot to lure the serial killer to her, Marissa does her best to let the police do the work, while she goes about her life, even among the phone calls, flower deliveries and messages left for her at the crime scenes. Her rediscovered love, Alex, is also a pleasant surprise, although their romance does feel a bit rushed.
The romance between the police detectives feels forced and not nearly as well developed as the one between Marissa and Alex. And this is the weakest point of "The Perfect Family". The character development of some central characters, including the stalker "Blake", leave a bit to be desired.
But all in all, I found Ms. Cassidy's book to be entertaining and definitely worth the read.
I will put her on my list of authors that I must read.
August 31, 2009
A perfectly plausible story with likeable characters and a family dynamic that's real and logical. Cassidy followed a logical progression of a young widow and her two young children, her wonderful in-laws, and her introit into the dating world. One man's obcession with being perfect and having the perfect family makes for a page-turning story that ends HEA.
December 14, 2009
This book was really good. This is my second Cassidy book, my first being 'Promise Him Anything'... which was a good read which made me get this one...
Anyway, Cassidy is an awesome writer, she knows how to write a page turner!!!
I'm looking forward to discovering more from this talented woman! :)
Anyway, Cassidy is an awesome writer, she knows how to write a page turner!!!
I'm looking forward to discovering more from this talented woman! :)
July 9, 2015
What A Great Read Totally Awesome
Wow this was so good I could not put it down.
At first I thought it would be boring but wax I ever wrong it was so so good and so so hard to put down now I can say I read all
Carla Cassidy's stand alone suspense books this just was to good to put down.
7/9/2015
Wow this was so good I could not put it down.
At first I thought it would be boring but wax I ever wrong it was so so good and so so hard to put down now I can say I read all
Carla Cassidy's stand alone suspense books this just was to good to put down.
7/9/2015
July 10, 2009
such a creepy book that makes me want to obsess over making sure all of my doors and windows are locked. it just goes to show that not every one is sane in the head despite how much you think they are
December 11, 2010
This is the first book I've read that is involving murder.At times the book scared me/creeped me out to the point I had to put it down!It's also a good mystery.This book was very intresting,and I would recommend it to more mature readers.
July 12, 2009
My first time reading this author. She really pulled me through, the type of book that the reader is invited to figure out who the killer is. 9/10 stars !!
September 6, 2009
I liked this one well enough, but it's not one of my favs. A little creepy.
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July 28, 2011the best carla cassidy book i've read!
August 23, 2011
Good, quick read but pretty predictable.
October 28, 2015
I really enjoyed it.
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