Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

I listened to Chalk Man for week 6 a Duel Timeline. Overall it was an enjoyable audiobook but in many ways not a typical mystery thriller. It seemed to focus more on the characters lives and friendships than on creating the tension I seem to associate with thrillers. The duel time line was used well, I enjoyed seeing the development of the characters from their youth to adult hood. I also always appreciate a look back to the 80’s when I was young myself. As I mentioned the mystery itself wasn’t all that much of stand out seemed to play out more in the background and it wasn’t shocking or surprising in anyway.

In any case I think it was good and perhaps my expectations were high so that when it didn’t grab me I felt let down. All in all it was a good book and I wonder if my 3 stars is a little unfair.

I just finished this for week 21. It applies to a number of the close call and polarizing topics but I ended up using "A book in which faith/religion plays an integral role in the plot or the life of a main character". It seemed to be a bit of a creative topic, rather than a more generic one.

I had a very similar reaction as Samantha, it seems. I flew threw it, even considering its length. The author definitely has great potential and I really enjoyed her writing. It reminded me a bit of the remake movie of Stephen King's It, especially given Beverley's bright red hair. But the ending and how it came together was a bit lackluster. Although she did earn redeeming points when she revealed that (view spoiler)[Ed had taken the head (hide spoiler)]. I definitely didn't see that coming.

Laura wrote: "I just finished this for week 21. It applies to a number of the close call and polarizing topics but I ended up using "A book in which faith/religion plays an integral role in the plot or the life ..."

OH yes Laura, that spoiler detail was a good little shocker at the end.