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The Retreat by Sarah Pearse
2.5
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The first book I’ve read from this author. It was a book club pick. I’m not sure I would’ve picked this book to read if not for the book club. 
The plot was ok but I did not favour any of the characters. There were points in the story that I thought were drown out and could’ve moved a bit faster. As well there was police decisions that I felt were unbelievable like leaving a hurt victim by herself in an unprotected building. Or the fact that there was absolutely no other law enforcement that could come to the island to help. 
I wasn’t really pleased that all the questions were not answered by the end but I guess that will help in the next book. 🤷🏼‍♀️