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In this novel, you will follow Rachel Childs, the main character, from her childhood days through to adult life, her career and her marriages. The first half of this book was all about Rachel and her parents, as she is trying to solve some unanswered questions after her mother dies, while becoming a successful reporter, struggling with the reality of some of the stories she has to cover. Le ...more
In this novel, you will follow Rachel Childs, the main character, from her childhood days through to adult life, her career and her marriages. The first half of this book was all about Rachel and her parents, as she is trying to solve some unanswered questions after her mother dies, while becoming a successful reporter, struggling with the reality of some of the stories she has to cover. Le ...more
Well, I'm officially a fan of Dennis Lehane! This book was really enjoyable.
The book is divided into 3 parts. The first starts out telling the story of Rachel Childs and the development of her anxiety and agoraphobia. In Part 2 we meet her husband who accepts her and loves her and all seems to be going well. Yet we get glimpses that all is not quite what it seems. Part 3 is a wild ride that I was not at all expecting!
I didn't give it 5 stars because I felt like the climax came too close to the ...more
The book is divided into 3 parts. The first starts out telling the story of Rachel Childs and the development of her anxiety and agoraphobia. In Part 2 we meet her husband who accepts her and loves her and all seems to be going well. Yet we get glimpses that all is not quite what it seems. Part 3 is a wild ride that I was not at all expecting!
I didn't give it 5 stars because I felt like the climax came too close to the ...more
This was a wild ride. It never stops. Ever. I definitely want to read more by Lehane.
3 stars minus 1 for lazy writing (aka, swearing)
I fully expected to love this but it fell short for me. I was on the journey until the end with the twists. And then I was...gobsmacked is the only word that expresses my feelings. Back and forth and around and around and yet, boring.
The first half of the book is Rachel's backstory. We learn about the complex history of a lady who eventually becomes an on-air personality until she breaks. Live. On camera. The story then jumps forward to Rachel as a ...more
I fully expected to love this but it fell short for me. I was on the journey until the end with the twists. And then I was...gobsmacked is the only word that expresses my feelings. Back and forth and around and around and yet, boring.
The first half of the book is Rachel's backstory. We learn about the complex history of a lady who eventually becomes an on-air personality until she breaks. Live. On camera. The story then jumps forward to Rachel as a ...more
Loved Shutter Island, but this one was just not for me. Pacing way off, first half seems irrelevant to the second half. And the second half is just unrealistic. Very disappointed.
Didn't care for this one.
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