tashreads2manybooks's Reviews (1.06k)

3.5 stars. Dark, twisty and unsettling.

Um.... huh.... still processing ....

Disturbingly dark and twisted - just the way I like my thrillers. Just when you think you've figured it out - guess what - you haven't! With characters you love to hate (and there are some vile ones!) and everyone a potential suspect this book is gripping and incredibly hard to put down.

The audiobook was great - the unknown narrator has their voice distorted, and it is jarring and so creepy. Many thanks to Netgalley for the ARC, I love that you do audiobooks now. They are quickly becoming my favourite medium.

I love a story set in a boarding school - and this one is dark - a tale of all consuming obsession.

While I always enjoy an author giving voice and agency to a marginalised unheard historical figure - I was disappointed with the lack of depth and development of Granville’s Elizabeth MacArthur. I didn’t feel the connection- and while I admired her tenacity and drive in the face of a completely male dominated society- I wish Granville explored more of her inner workings - her fears, joy and sorrow. I wanted to know her better.

“And I have sung of the women, the women in the shadows. I have sung of the forgotten, the ignored, the untold... I have celebrated them in song because they have waited long enough.”⁣
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Haynes has written an extraordinary retelling of The Iliad and The Odyssey from the perspective of the much overlooked women. Their voices were brave and moving and funny and intelligent. (Penelope was one of my favourite). This is definitely one of my most loved books of the year so far. Everyone should read it. ⁣
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4.5 stars. Ruth Ware never disappoints. I loved this creepy, atmospheric novel.

Probably my favourite Riley Sager so far.