Helpful Score: 1
Unexpected.
Unpredictable.
Dark.
Different.
Now I need to read more Alice Feeney books.
Unpredictable.
Dark.
Different.
Now I need to read more Alice Feeney books.
Helpful Score: 1
Amelia and Adam Wright win a weekend away to Scotland. They are hoping that things will get better with their marriage. One of them knows that they didn't randomly win this trip. Someone doesn't want them to live happily ever after. Both of them have secrets and one of them will not be going home. This is the 2nd book by Alice Feeney that I have read. She is the queen of twists and this one does not disappoint. I found Amelia and Adam not very likable. The ending was a complete surprise to me. I now feel as though I need to read Feeney's other books. If you like domestic thrillers, then you will like this book. I found it very unpredictable.
Adam and Amelia Wright's marriage is in trouble. Adam is a screen writer and a workaholic. He suffers from face blindness and wouldn't recognize his wife if he passed her on the street. Amelia is lonely with only their dog for company. When Amelia wins a weekend trip to Blackwater Chapel in Scotland, they both know this trip will make or break their marriage.
This domestic thriller is the first book I've read by this author. It was certainly different. I didn't like either Amelia or Adam. The story is told from their points-of-view. We learn that they are both harboring secrets. There is also the point-of-view of a mysterious stranger named Robin, but it isn't clear where this person fits into the story. We also get to read the letters that are written to Adam on each anniversary. This gives us a sense of how their marriage works.
A sudden snowstorm and the less than cheery accommodations at Blackwater Chapel give this story atmosphere. Strange things are happening, but you are never sure who is behind them. The twist near the end of the story surprised me. I certainly didn't see that coming. I listened to the audiobook. Narrators Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine do a fantastic job. My rating: 4 Stars.
This domestic thriller is the first book I've read by this author. It was certainly different. I didn't like either Amelia or Adam. The story is told from their points-of-view. We learn that they are both harboring secrets. There is also the point-of-view of a mysterious stranger named Robin, but it isn't clear where this person fits into the story. We also get to read the letters that are written to Adam on each anniversary. This gives us a sense of how their marriage works.
A sudden snowstorm and the less than cheery accommodations at Blackwater Chapel give this story atmosphere. Strange things are happening, but you are never sure who is behind them. The twist near the end of the story surprised me. I certainly didn't see that coming. I listened to the audiobook. Narrators Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine do a fantastic job. My rating: 4 Stars.
Word of the Year:
Convoluted, adjective
Extremely complex and difficult to follow
intricately folded, twisted or coiled
Convoluted, adjective
Extremely complex and difficult to follow
intricately folded, twisted or coiled
Alice Feeney has written a darn scary book. You will stay up late (just make sure the doors are locked) to finish this dark and twisted story. Plenty of twists and turns, with plenty of surprises to keep you guessing. Adam and Amelia are stuck in an old and very creepy 'chapel' in Scotland, on a holiday to try and save their marriage. That's not the only thing that needs saving.
Meh... That is all I can think when describing this book. This is the 2nd Feeney story I've read. I really liked the first one (His & Hers) but this one was just okay for me. The biggest issue I had was the characters. It was hard for me to like them. They seemed so whiny and self-absorbed. The endless chapters of them complaining about each other started to wear on me. Once we got to the cabin, it got a bit spooky which was nice. The twist at the end was unexpected. Even though the twist was interesting, it was also a bit over the top for me. All in all, it was an okay read that had me sticking with it until the end.
SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
I really enjoyed this! It was not at all what I expected. I found it to be compelling, spooky, surprising and twisty. The narration was quite good, too.
A riveting story with a nice twist at the end!
