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crystaldollhouse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
nikkifk's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent story very well written and gripping to the very end. I loved it.
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I'm always up for a mystery/thriller with amnesia at its center. The plot device is a good one for keeping the reader off-kilter and constantly wondering what's real and what's not. I like that about this book, but I didn't care for the characters, who were almost wholly unlikable/unsympathetic. Also, the plot gets melodramatic and far-fetched. My suspension of disbelief just didn't extend that far! In the end, then, I found this one disappointing. Compelling but not satisfying in the end.
constantreader471's review against another edition
4.0
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you Grand Central publishing. The cover calls this book a thriller, but I found it to be more of a mystery. Jane Norton was in an automobile crash 2 years ago and does not remember anything about the crash. Her friend David Hall was killed in the crash. A suicide note in Jane's handwriting was found at the scene . The community blames Jane. But Jane's memories start to come back in fragments and she resolves to find out what happened the night of the crash. This is where the thriller part comes in, as people connected to the crash are attacked. The house of one of the ambulance attendants is burned by an arsonist along with several other houses on the block.
Jane gradually discovers more details about the crash. It is almost like peeling an onion, as layer upon layer of the details of the accident are revealed. I was not sure who the bad guys were until the last 1/4 of the book. The author tied up all the threads in a very good ending.
One quote, Jane, thinking about the blame: "Because she had never learned to cope with the blame. Just shove it in the back of her mind, where it writhed, angry and restless."
Jane gradually discovers more details about the crash. It is almost like peeling an onion, as layer upon layer of the details of the accident are revealed. I was not sure who the bad guys were until the last 1/4 of the book. The author tied up all the threads in a very good ending.
One quote, Jane, thinking about the blame: "Because she had never learned to cope with the blame. Just shove it in the back of her mind, where it writhed, angry and restless."
ceredonia's review against another edition
3.0
3.5*. A good thriller, though it got a bit convoluted for a chunk of plot. I think a couple characters could have been cut out easily and helped the story flow better.
sharkhouri's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
2017; Grand Central Publishing
I am not a fan of amnesia stories, unless it can be really well done and not just be a gimmick. Jeff Abbott, in my opinion, made me not roll my eyes. It helps that the majority of the characters were teenagers so the high drama can be blamed on the young adult angst. This novel may sound and feel a bit like a young adult/new adult book, but it still packs the suspense so don't write it off.
Jane Norton, the main character, is a teen that was in a car accident, and has now lost her memory. She cannot remember from the time of her father's death to now. In the car was her longtime friend and neighbour, David Hall. He passes away and leaves unanswered questions that lead most to believe it was Jane's fault. But when people who were present in the aftermath start experiencing "accidents" Jane knows there is more to that night. As she tries to uncover the secrets, she realizes she cannot even trust her own mother. I listened to this on audio and really enjoyed the narrator.
If you like Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and Rick Mofina, try this one!
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
2017; Grand Central Publishing
I am not a fan of amnesia stories, unless it can be really well done and not just be a gimmick. Jeff Abbott, in my opinion, made me not roll my eyes. It helps that the majority of the characters were teenagers so the high drama can be blamed on the young adult angst. This novel may sound and feel a bit like a young adult/new adult book, but it still packs the suspense so don't write it off.
Jane Norton, the main character, is a teen that was in a car accident, and has now lost her memory. She cannot remember from the time of her father's death to now. In the car was her longtime friend and neighbour, David Hall. He passes away and leaves unanswered questions that lead most to believe it was Jane's fault. But when people who were present in the aftermath start experiencing "accidents" Jane knows there is more to that night. As she tries to uncover the secrets, she realizes she cannot even trust her own mother. I listened to this on audio and really enjoyed the narrator.
If you like Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and Rick Mofina, try this one!
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
narniaru's review against another edition
2.0
This book was so frustratingly boring. The only reason I upped it a star was because the ending was actually quite exciting
ms3194's review against another edition
2.0
2.5- Dull characters with an over the top plot. Jane Norton is about as interesting as Bella Swan but she's cooler. Abbott wants you to know that. He makes sure you get that she's got an edge at every point possible. But other than that, she's your average Mary Sue and it doesn't help that she has amnesia.
It's arrested development (that's the name of the show!) and we have to suffer through it. Yet somehow she's wanted by all in every sense of the word. It's hard to believe and the ending makes it even more rididculous.
It's arrested development (that's the name of the show!) and we have to suffer through it. Yet somehow she's wanted by all in every sense of the word. It's hard to believe and the ending makes it even more rididculous.
scknitter's review against another edition
5.0
Blame was the first Jeff Abbott book I have read in awhile. I love his Sam Capra series and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed Blame – mainly because it really read like a YA novel but managed to relay the expected teen angst and mean girl portrayals in a way that was still interesting and relevant. There were a lot of characters and a lot of misdirection as Jane managed to get each one to let slip something new that they saw or heard the night Jane crashed her car and killed her best friend. Everyone had a reason to withhold bits and pieces but as lie after lie was exposed the story of what happened slowly became apparent. I listened to the audio version from Libro.fm and was kept so spell bound that I found myself just sitting in my car so I could listen to just one more chapter.