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Oct 25, 2019
Laura • lauralovestoread
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DNF at 35 %.. I’m in the minority with this but I felt like the old feels with Ruth Ware and previous novels. A story going on and on, as the mundane details build up.
The Turn of the Key got my hopes up that I would also love The Death of Mrs Westaway, but sadly it was not for me. Try again next time!
The Turn of the Key got my hopes up that I would also love The Death of Mrs Westaway, but sadly it was not for me. Try again next time!
This fourth mystery by Ruth Ware is unlike her previous books as it can be classified as a gothic mystery. Harriet (Hal) receives notification that her grandmother has passed and she is the heir. As this journey begins to Trespassen House, Hal worries the truth that she isn’t the heir will be her demise. The story takes unexpected turns and definitely picks up speed in the last quarter of the book. If you are a fan of Rebecca, you’ll enjoy this book.
*2.5 stars
This was ultimately disappointing. It wasn’t the clever thriller/mystery I was hoping for. Nothing really surprised me, and I don’t even read a ton of mysteries! The writing didn’t impress me either. There were a few creepy moments that I appreciated though, which is what the 2.5 stars are for. I also was consistently compelled to keep turning the pages, which says something about it too, I think.
This was ultimately disappointing. It wasn’t the clever thriller/mystery I was hoping for. Nothing really surprised me, and I don’t even read a ton of mysteries! The writing didn’t impress me either. There were a few creepy moments that I appreciated though, which is what the 2.5 stars are for. I also was consistently compelled to keep turning the pages, which says something about it too, I think.
3 1/2 stars.
I am very conflicted about this one. The mystery and plot twists in the book kept me turning pages and needing to know what happened but I didn't like the writing style at all. I am having trouble putting my finger what I disliked so much but here are some ideas.
1. I had trouble visualizing the setting/scenes in her book. I never understood where things were in relation to each other in the room/ down hallways/ or on the estate. Some of her descriptions seemed too detailed or confli ...more
I am very conflicted about this one. The mystery and plot twists in the book kept me turning pages and needing to know what happened but I didn't like the writing style at all. I am having trouble putting my finger what I disliked so much but here are some ideas.
1. I had trouble visualizing the setting/scenes in her book. I never understood where things were in relation to each other in the room/ down hallways/ or on the estate. Some of her descriptions seemed too detailed or confli ...more
Just when I thought nothing could top Woman in Cabin 10 I was wrong! Ruth Ware is the queen of atmospheric writing. This haunted house setting was perfect! It felt dark and eerie. It gave me the heebie jeebies! Another story that I could not tell how it would end because it kept me on the edge of my seat with twits and turns. This book is a little slower than her previous novels, but I feel like if you go into it knowing that it's going to be slow then you'll be good! If you go in expecting it t
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There are times when this is slow. But it keeps you guessing. Be prepared to ride a train and walk in the freezing rain for a bit though to get to the end.
Apr 09, 2018
Denise (deesbooknook)
marked it as to-read
Jun 10, 2018
Terri
marked it as did-not-finish
Jul 10, 2018
Sandra
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Dec 02, 2018
Kathie66
marked it as to-read
Dec 19, 2018
Joanna
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Mar 19, 2019
Gail Alexander
marked it as to-read
3.5
Sep 06, 2019
Marianne
marked it as to-read
Jan 01, 2024
Jennifer
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really liked it
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