Questions About Before I Go to Sleep

by S.J. Watson (Goodreads Author)

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Please, without providing any spoilers, honestly, how was this book? What parts did you think were most intriguing and please do not disclose any spoilers if possible. Is this a book worth reading?

Gisber Far too long and repetitive. The only thing I am surprised at is the tremendous number of enthusiastic reviews in the endpaper pages.

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Why didn't they ask around the coffee shop and other customers if someone knew him?! Seems like a creative license was used. Hopefully I didn't miss anything.

Irene Paula...why would you post such a MAJOR SPOILER without hiding it? Right there for all to see! All who didn't read the book yet will have their experi…morePaula...why would you post such a MAJOR SPOILER without hiding it? Right there for all to see! All who didn't read the book yet will have their experience ruined. I enjoyed this book and wish for others to enjoy it as well. Please delete or hide it!(less)

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Am I the only one who thinks Watson just doesn't carry it off at all (writing from a female perspective?) did any of you realise the author is male? Some others have mentioned this too - the pace is farrrrrrr tooooooo slooooow!

Amy Actually I was impressed about it being a male author. I definitly thought he had it down about the sexual repulsion the woman felt about a stranger t…moreActually I was impressed about it being a male author. I definitly thought he had it down about the sexual repulsion the woman felt about a stranger touching her body and arguing with herself that it was her husband. I thought those descriptions were excellent and thought finally a man understands sex isnt only physical for a woman.(less)

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What age range would you recommend this for? Are there things younger readers might find disturbing?

Shannon Rampe It includes explicit sex as well as disturbing scenes of rape and brutal violence. Depends how old/mature your young readers are. Personally I'd say 1…moreIt includes explicit sex as well as disturbing scenes of rape and brutal violence. Depends how old/mature your young readers are. Personally I'd say 14+. You might want to read it yourself before deciding whether you want your teen to read it. Definitely NOT for kids!(less)

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