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I read many mixed reviews of The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware so wasn’t sure what to think, but I actually really liked it.
Lo Blacklock is a journalist who writes for a travel magazine. She is given an assignment to spend a week on a luxury cruise that is set to sail the North Sea and the fjords of Norway. The Aurora is a smaller cruise ship with only 10 cabins and geared towards a more wealthy crowd that can afford this type of exclusivity. At first things are going well, but when Lo hears a body being thrown off the balcony of Cabin 10 things take an unexpected turn for the worse.
The setting on the cruise ship was different than other thrillers that I’ve read which made it interesting to me. I had a sense of claustrophobia when they were in the staff quarters below deck which to me meant Ware did a great job at writing those scenes to make you feel that way. Although I figured out what was going on, I definitely would recommend this to fans of mysteries and thrillers and look forward to reading more of Ware’s novels.
Lo Blacklock is a journalist who writes for a travel magazine. She is given an assignment to spend a week on a luxury cruise that is set to sail the North Sea and the fjords of Norway. The Aurora is a smaller cruise ship with only 10 cabins and geared towards a more wealthy crowd that can afford this type of exclusivity. At first things are going well, but when Lo hears a body being thrown off the balcony of Cabin 10 things take an unexpected turn for the worse.
The setting on the cruise ship was different than other thrillers that I’ve read which made it interesting to me. I had a sense of claustrophobia when they were in the staff quarters below deck which to me meant Ware did a great job at writing those scenes to make you feel that way. Although I figured out what was going on, I definitely would recommend this to fans of mysteries and thrillers and look forward to reading more of Ware’s novels.
I just finished "Nine Perfect Strangers" by Liane Moriarty. I’m a fan of the other books of hers that I have read, but I’m having a hard time describing how I feel about this one. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed reading this book. I was intrigued and wanted to keep reading once I got into it, but the “twist” kind of threw me for a loop. I wasn’t expecting where it went, but still wanted to keep reading to see what would happen to the characters.
This is the story of nine people who head to a health resort Tranquillum House all for different reasons, but mostly to better themselves. They are there for 10 days and upon arrival each guest learns this is not a conventional health resort. The owner of Tranquillum House, Masha, has an intense 10 days planned for them with some unexpected “treatments” along the way.
Each chapter is told by the perspective of one of the guests as well as Masha and her two wellness coaches. I felt the chapters flowed well and although they were not very long there was plenty of character development. There were some characters that I really liked, Frances, Tony, Yao, and the Marconis – Napoleon, Heather, and Zoe. There were some characters I didn’t like at all, namely Masha. And there were some characters that I didn’t feel were developed enough until the end to say whether I liked them or not including Lars, Carmel, Ben and Jessica.
If you are a fan of Liane Moriarty’s novels like I am I definitely recommend reading this and forming your own opinion of it. In my opinion it was not as good as her other books that I have read, but it still kept me interested enough in the characters to keep reading on.
This is the story of nine people who head to a health resort Tranquillum House all for different reasons, but mostly to better themselves. They are there for 10 days and upon arrival each guest learns this is not a conventional health resort. The owner of Tranquillum House, Masha, has an intense 10 days planned for them with some unexpected “treatments” along the way.
Each chapter is told by the perspective of one of the guests as well as Masha and her two wellness coaches. I felt the chapters flowed well and although they were not very long there was plenty of character development. There were some characters that I really liked, Frances, Tony, Yao, and the Marconis – Napoleon, Heather, and Zoe. There were some characters I didn’t like at all, namely Masha. And there were some characters that I didn’t feel were developed enough until the end to say whether I liked them or not including Lars, Carmel, Ben and Jessica.
If you are a fan of Liane Moriarty’s novels like I am I definitely recommend reading this and forming your own opinion of it. In my opinion it was not as good as her other books that I have read, but it still kept me interested enough in the characters to keep reading on.
4.5 stars...I have read two of Kristin Hannah’s novels, and I wanted to love The Great Alone as much as I loved The Nightingale, but I just didn’t feel the same. Don’t get me wrong. This is a great book with an amazing story of strength and love. It’s definitely worth the read.
For me, I felt the beginning moved as it should. Building up what life would be like if you just up and moved to a remote area in Alaska after living in the city. I know the idea of living off the grid sounds great, but I also know I couldn’t do it. You have to give credit to those who can, and I enjoyed reading about all the things they need to do to survive in this environment.
I think when we jumped four years to 1978 (165 pages into the book) is when the writing seemed to change for me. We had read the first part of the book in only Leni’s perspective so when Matthew’s perspective was added it seemed weird to me. I didn’t hate the second point of view, but wished it was constant from beginning to end. I do love Kristin Hannah’s style of writing though, and the way she keeps her audience wanting to read more.
The last few chapters moved quickly, maybe a little too quick, but overall this was a great read that kept me engaged and wanting to know what happened to the characters. I cared about them and wanted them to get the lives they deserved especially Leni with all she had been through.
For me, I felt the beginning moved as it should. Building up what life would be like if you just up and moved to a remote area in Alaska after living in the city. I know the idea of living off the grid sounds great, but I also know I couldn’t do it. You have to give credit to those who can, and I enjoyed reading about all the things they need to do to survive in this environment.
I think when we jumped four years to 1978 (165 pages into the book) is when the writing seemed to change for me. We had read the first part of the book in only Leni’s perspective so when Matthew’s perspective was added it seemed weird to me. I didn’t hate the second point of view, but wished it was constant from beginning to end. I do love Kristin Hannah’s style of writing though, and the way she keeps her audience wanting to read more.
The last few chapters moved quickly, maybe a little too quick, but overall this was a great read that kept me engaged and wanting to know what happened to the characters. I cared about them and wanted them to get the lives they deserved especially Leni with all she had been through.
Cute cozy mystery
This was my first time reading a cozy mystery, and I really liked it. It was a very easy read which I like. I did figure out early on who the murderer was, but I didn’t know the connection so it was worth it to keep reading.
This was my first time reading a cozy mystery, and I really liked it. It was a very easy read which I like. I did figure out early on who the murderer was, but I didn’t know the connection so it was worth it to keep reading.
A cute cozy mystery
I’m really liking this series and look forward to book three. They’re easy to read and well written. I like that they aren’t gory. I did figure out who the murdered was again, but it didn’t make me want to stop reading.
I’m really liking this series and look forward to book three. They’re easy to read and well written. I like that they aren’t gory. I did figure out who the murdered was again, but it didn’t make me want to stop reading.
