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tashreads2manybooks's Reviews (1.06k)
This is a deeply disturbing tale of sexual, psychological and emotional abuse that illustrates the process of grooming and gaslighting. It was difficult to read - but an important one.
Unfortunately I think this is a case of ‘it’s not you it’s me’. I was not in the right head space for this - easily distracted, anxious (aren’t we all) and generally sad with the state of the world. It was beautifully written with important messages around refugees and immigrants- but I couldn’t connect- or maybe couldn’t allow myself to connect.
Unpopular opinion: this premise had so much potential- and I really enjoyed the beginning. But unfortunately, for me, it ended up being like a cheesy hallmark movie.
Such fun! A book within a book ✅ a cosy mystery ✅ a quirky foreign detective ✅ a literary puzzle with lots of lit references ✅ whodunnit x 2 ✅ complete escapism ✅
I enjoyed the majority of it, although at times I found it disjointed - as though the author was trying to tell too many stories at the same time. It could have been a lot shorter. But still good. I’ll continue the series.
4.5 stars. Why is nobody talking about this book? It’s a tremendous romp through England in the 1660’s (or there about) and includes a girl named H, the plague, some dastardly villains, the great fire of London, a few brothels, a cross dressing sailor, the odd murder and delightful array of colourful characters. Thoroughly enjoyable and escapist.
3.5 stars. Last year, The Whisper Man was everywhere. Everywhere! I went into it with sky high expectations and well, it fell kind of flat to be honest. So, my relationship with Alex North was over... until I read the synopsis of The Shadows and decided we could try again.
The Shadows pays homage to IT era Stephen King (well that was the vibe I got anyway). It tells the dark tale of four friends and the events that lead up to the brutal murder of one of their classmates. At the same time there is this sinister supernatural character, Red Hands, hovering around the periphery. There are two time lines - and mysteries that extend through both.
It's a spooky, dark, mind bending novel and while it doesn't quite match the coming-of-age feeling of IT, it gives it a red hands go.
The Shadows pays homage to IT era Stephen King (well that was the vibe I got anyway). It tells the dark tale of four friends and the events that lead up to the brutal murder of one of their classmates. At the same time there is this sinister supernatural character, Red Hands, hovering around the periphery. There are two time lines - and mysteries that extend through both.
It's a spooky, dark, mind bending novel and while it doesn't quite match the coming-of-age feeling of IT, it gives it a red hands go.