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shepherald's review
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
finnfrye11's review
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
erikajay's review
3.0
The mother character was the most interesting part of this book. Seeing a truly narcissistic person in their element was fascinating.
I didn't know where this book was going and was surprised several times.
My main problem with this book was the writing style. Walker had so many good elements in this book, but she used a tell, not show, style.
I didn't know where this book was going and was surprised several times.
My main problem with this book was the writing style. Walker had so many good elements in this book, but she used a tell, not show, style.
csully7's review against another edition
2.0
This was so messed up, lol. I enjoyed the ending and how it all came together and we finally got answers but so much of it just made me think "wtf" while reading. Also, I strongly dislike twists where the reader could not have properly guessed or saw it coming, I feel like those are cheating. I found something about the form of writing a bit hard to concentrate for some reason, I think it was how the sentences were structured and how some new thoughts weren't separated? Not sure. Didn't hate the read but definitely will not be recommending it.
cdrescher's review
4.0
This is a SLOW BURN psychological thriller but when the pieces come together it really is satisfying!
namitakhanna's review
4.0
Emma in the night is a psychological thriller about how toxic narcissistic behavior can be by Wendy Walker.
Cass and Emma , sisters , two years apart disappear one night and after a thorough search they are believed to be dead. But after three years Cass who is now eighteen years old returns to her mom and step-dad’s house with a far-fetched story about being held captive on an island in Maine by a childless couple. The FBI investigator Dr. Abby Winters and Agent Leo Strauss the investigators on the case before come back to interview Cass and to find Emma and her two-year-old daughter that are still being held captive by the couple. Thus, begins the race against time to find Emma and truth about what happened that fateful night three years ago.
I really enjoyed this book and was turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. Cass’s story is revealed in seven days and the suspense leads up to the satisfying climatic end. I would definitely recommend this novel to all suspense lovers and will definitely be looking for more books by Wendy Walker.
Many thanks to St. Martin's Press & NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
Cass and Emma , sisters , two years apart disappear one night and after a thorough search they are believed to be dead. But after three years Cass who is now eighteen years old returns to her mom and step-dad’s house with a far-fetched story about being held captive on an island in Maine by a childless couple. The FBI investigator Dr. Abby Winters and Agent Leo Strauss the investigators on the case before come back to interview Cass and to find Emma and her two-year-old daughter that are still being held captive by the couple. Thus, begins the race against time to find Emma and truth about what happened that fateful night three years ago.
I really enjoyed this book and was turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. Cass’s story is revealed in seven days and the suspense leads up to the satisfying climatic end. I would definitely recommend this novel to all suspense lovers and will definitely be looking for more books by Wendy Walker.
Many thanks to St. Martin's Press & NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
tishywishy's review
4.0
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. I've been seeing it float around and I was intrigued by the cover and snagged the chance to get it when the audiobook was available. It didn't disappoint.
It's not the most suspenseful book but it does make you question everyone. I wasn't sure if to believe Cass' return story or not but I think that's what the author may have wanted. I was rooting for her to find Emma but questioned what role Cass played in her disappearance.
The audiobook was really good.
It's not the most suspenseful book but it does make you question everyone. I wasn't sure if to believe Cass' return story or not but I think that's what the author may have wanted. I was rooting for her to find Emma but questioned what role Cass played in her disappearance.
The audiobook was really good.
tatyanavogt's review
4.0
This is about two sisters who go missing and like two years later only one of them returns with a story she is trying to convince everyone of so that they can find her sister. I read this a few months ago and REALLY enjoyed it! I believe it's told in two different storylines, past and present and you are slowly piecing everything together along the way.
I originally gave it five stars because it was just such an engaging read, but I am knocking it down a bit since I had forgotten a lot of it and had to give myself a bit of a refresher and after I remembered I didn't have that "OH, I loved that book" Reaction that I usually do with five star books.
I think this was an interesting mystery and I would recommend it.
I originally gave it five stars because it was just such an engaging read, but I am knocking it down a bit since I had forgotten a lot of it and had to give myself a bit of a refresher and after I remembered I didn't have that "OH, I loved that book" Reaction that I usually do with five star books.
I think this was an interesting mystery and I would recommend it.
smblades21's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5