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I loved this. It is (in my opinion) that rare gem of a novel that is a fun thrilling read, and has literary merit and importance. I found Aunt Lydia's back story harrowing, and actually had to put the book down at times. It made me laugh, the end made me cry - and Gilead was truly terrifying. Worth all the buzz and the hype!
Well, Laura Purcell is shaping up to be one of my auto buy authors. This is the second unsettling, spooky novel I've read of hers in as many months, and I am impressed.
Ding ding ding!! We have an unpopular opinion on its way. I was so disappointed with this book. Urgh! It had so much potential, but in the end it was your run of the mill police procedural / domestic thriller - with NO DECENT TWISTS.
I felt no connection to any of the characters - they felt flat and tropey (I don’t think that’s a word but whatevs).
The best part was the ‘I see dead people’ little boy - but even that potential spooky twist fell flat.
This is what should have happened. SPOILER (but not really because it didn’t happen). The Whisper Man had a son he hated. Pete spent 20 years looking for the final victim of The Whisper Man, a boy named Tony Smith, whose body was never found. A boy’s body is found - they assume it’s Tony. INSTEAD the boy in the floor was actually the son, and the WM kept Tony alive as his son and groomed him to become his successor. Too dark?
I felt no connection to any of the characters - they felt flat and tropey (I don’t think that’s a word but whatevs).
The best part was the ‘I see dead people’ little boy - but even that potential spooky twist fell flat.
This is what should have happened. SPOILER (but not really because it didn’t happen). The Whisper Man had a son he hated. Pete spent 20 years looking for the final victim of The Whisper Man, a boy named Tony Smith, whose body was never found. A boy’s body is found - they assume it’s Tony. INSTEAD the boy in the floor was actually the son, and the WM kept Tony alive as his son and groomed him to become his successor. Too dark?
DNF @ 10% I’m not in the mood for this atm. I just didn’t care. Maybe pick up again in the future.
So.... this was not my favourite Burton unfortunately. I love the cover, and I liked the concept, but just didn't connect with any of the characters.
However, in a book about self-discovery, I discovered something about myself. I don't enjoy reading about Hollywood, or film making, during any time period. This is odd because I adore watching movies. I felt similarly about the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - no connection. Go figure....
I still love Burton's writing though and will definitely pick up her next book.
However, in a book about self-discovery, I discovered something about myself. I don't enjoy reading about Hollywood, or film making, during any time period. This is odd because I adore watching movies. I felt similarly about the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - no connection. Go figure....
I still love Burton's writing though and will definitely pick up her next book.
I liked S.T's narration mostly.... but the plot got so repetitive, I skimmed through the end.
3.5 stars. A really fun, fast mystery - ideal for getting me out of my reading slump.