Debi Hawkes answers “I have been seeing such negative ratings...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about The Witch Elm:

I have been seeing such negative ratings for Tana French's newest standalone The Witch Elm...I am really surprised. Waiting patiently for the release date so I can read this for myself, I feel it will be a great fall read, I hope I am not going to be disappointed?

Debi Hawkes It's a disappointing book, was hard to stay awake while reading. I'm a fan of hers, but would not recommend this one.…moreIt's a disappointing book, was hard to stay awake while reading. I'm a fan of hers, but would not recommend this one.(less)

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Lori Thanks for the honesty...Since posting this, I've since heard from numerous book loving friends, that this novel is not worth the time and money. Sham ...more
Oct 23, 2018 09:25AM · flag

Brandon I agree, I loved her other books, but I would not recommend this unless they are already huge fans.
Nov 28, 2018 11:44AM · flag

Leslie I had the opposite reaction than Debi. I found it hard to put the book down and go to sleep. I found it exquisitely written and compelling. Yes, it bu ...more
Apr 12, 2019 01:05PM · flag

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