Apr/ May 2016 Group Read - The Widow by Fiona Barton

[SherryRose]

It goes to my own as well. I think it's goodreads.

[Deborah]

aPriL does feral sometimes wrote: "Ann wrote: "Here's another try.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit..."

Wow, still happening - linking to my own review's editing page, that is.

I haven't a clue! Maybe it is the Apple u..."

I can see that the URL contains the word "edit," which is at least part of the problem. Ann, try going to "My Books," scrolling to the book, and clicking the "view review" option to the right. Then copy and paste the URL.

[Ann]

Deborah said "I can see that the URL contains the word 'edit'...."

Wow, Deborah that's great detective work - I would never have spotted that. Thanks for everyone's input and help.

Here's a link to the review -

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[William]

Same thing happened when I tried it.

[Ann]

William said, "Same thing happened when I tried it."

Well, that's odd William because I repasted the link.

[Jené]

aPriL does feral sometimes wrote: "Ann wrote: "Here's another try.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit..."

Wow, still happening - linking to my own review's editing page, that is.

I haven't a clue! Maybe it is the Apple u..."

It worked for me (took me to Ann's review) Thanks for sharing!

[SherryRose]

It's a good review Ann!

[William]

Had to go to your home page to access it, but I liked the review

[Jan C]

Ann wrote: "Finally got around to posting my review - it fell between a four and three stars for me and in the end I gave it three.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I clicked and it went to your review.

[aPriL does feral sometimes]

Hooray! Lovely review, Ann.

[Ann]

Hey - I made it in the end!

That's team work - thanks to everyone for their input in getting the review link as it should be.

[SherryRose]

Ann, I agree with your review. I think it's really good for a first book though, and I bet Fiona Barton will get better as she keeps writing. I'll read her next book for the simple reason that her style is a little different.

[Summer]

Just finished this one. I really enjoyed the book and everybody else's comments. Thanks for all your insights!

(view spoiler)[ I agree with the others who had difficulty with Jean's unreliability. It was unclear whether she was meant to have a dissociative identity disorder or more benign repression, and that really took a lot of the power out of the ending for me. (hide spoiler)]

Overall though, I enjoyed this much more than Gone Girl, which I absolutely loathed. I think this was better written and a more gripping read. Nicely done for a date you!

[SherryRose]

True Esse, about the spoiler. It wasn't made clear.

[Kelly]

I just finished this one. It took me a while to get a copy from the library as it is a more recent release. It was well worth the wait in my opinion, though! Brilliant read that kept me riveted. I was questioning everything the whole way through, and I loved it! I agree with other comments about the characters being deeply flawed. There isn't really a sympathetic character with the possible exception of the detective. I will definitely read this author again.

[SherryRose]

I liked it too Kelly. It's not a typical mystery book. The style is unique in a good way.

[Jan C]

I finally finished this one yesterday.

I checked it out of the library on overdrive twice. I wanted to know the ending. So, although there were no characters I found likeable (maybe Mick was an exception - he did bring sandwiches) I found Barton a good storyteller. She must have been. I wanted to know how it ended.

[Gisela]

I agree, I have also just finished it and I can't say I warmed to the characters much. Couldn't bring myself to feel that sorry for the wife, being stupid is no excuse although I realize if you are abused for years, it is difficult to get away. I did like the police man though thinking about it. I would have liked to know more about the relationship between husband and wife. Overall much better than Gone Girl (I also really hated it) but, I don't think I read another one from this author.

Jan C wrote: "I finally finished this one yesterday.

I checked it out of the library on overdrive twice. I wanted to know the ending. So, although there were no characters I found likeable (maybe Mick was an e..."

[Jan C]

I can't compare to Gone Girl - I never thought it sounded like something I would like. Haven't seen the movie either.

The cop was TOO obsessive. And I don't think his wife could believe it when he said they were going back from their vacation.

I would give this author another chance. This was her first book. She was a good storyteller but her characters need work. Hopefully, that will come with time.

[SherryRose]

Me too Jan. I'll give this author another another try.

[Linda]

I thought this book was just ok. Nothing I didn’t see coming.

[Jené]

Linda - are you going to read another book from the author? I've been debating about the 2nd book she wrote, but so many good options out there