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Into the Water
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Nel Abbot was found dead in the river, just a few short months after the death of her daughter's best friend Katie in similar circumstances. Nel had lived in Mill House by the river her entire life, and most of her memories pretty much revolved around this dark and forbidding body of water, particularly 'The Drowning Pool'. It's a place of secrets, mysteries and witchcraft. Nel was completely obsessed with stories of 'troublesome' women who had lost their lives in the 'Drowning Pool' including a 14 year old girl pronounced as a witch during the Witchfinder Trials in the seventeenth century.
Nel leaves behind a daughter, (15 year old Lena) who appears to harbour secrets of her own, and she's just one of many in this small town of Beckford. It's a small town with big secrets.
The tragedy brings Nel's sister Jules back to the place she swore she'd never return to. She's Lena's only family now, but they've never met and relations between the two are somewhat strained to say the least.
The narrative is told from many viewpoints, with each chapter being devoted to a different character. I particularly enjoyed the way this worked, as it gave each character plenty of depth. The fact that they were bite sized chapters too, was an added bonus.
There was something of a slow start, but not enough to spoil my enjoyment of it, as the hints at witchcraft and mysteries, and where this story was actually going, really kept me gripped. There's a sinister air throughout, with unknown voices and footsteps on creaking floorboards in the dead of night. There are lots of threads to the storyline, lots of frayed edges, but Paula Hawkins pulls them all together to create a fascinating read.
Nel Abbot was found dead in the river, just a few short months after the death of her daughter's best friend Katie in similar circumstances. Nel had lived in Mill House by the river her entire life, and most of her memories pretty much revolved around this dark and forbidding body of water, particularly 'The Drowning Pool'. It's a place of secrets, mysteries and witchcraft. Nel was completely obsessed with stories of 'troublesome' women who had lost their lives in the 'Drowning Pool' including a 14 year old girl pronounced as a witch during the Witchfinder Trials in the seventeenth century.
Nel leaves behind a daughter, (15 year old Lena) who appears to harbour secrets of her own, and she's just one of many in this small town of Beckford. It's a small town with big secrets.
The tragedy brings Nel's sister Jules back to the place she swore she'd never return to. She's Lena's only family now, but they've never met and relations between the two are somewhat strained to say the least.
The narrative is told from many viewpoints, with each chapter being devoted to a different character. I particularly enjoyed the way this worked, as it gave each character plenty of depth. The fact that they were bite sized chapters too, was an added bonus.
There was something of a slow start, but not enough to spoil my enjoyment of it, as the hints at witchcraft and mysteries, and where this story was actually going, really kept me gripped. There's a sinister air throughout, with unknown voices and footsteps on creaking floorboards in the dead of night. There are lots of threads to the storyline, lots of frayed edges, but Paula Hawkins pulls them all together to create a fascinating read.
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Thank you Diane.
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Maureen, great review and I have tried more than once to read "Firl on the Train". Was unable to get into it.
Thank you Fred, I'm one of the few who haven't read Girl on the Train, but I know it wasn't for everyone.
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Great review, Maureen. I like the spooky feel, lolol. And loved Girl On The Train. I wasn't sure if I wanted to read this one, but your review convinced me.
Awesome review. I bought the book after reading and loving 'Girl On The Train.' Now I'm excited to get into this one! I'm on the third chapter and confused as all get-out, but because of your review, I'm determined to continue on. Thank you.
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Hajar wrote: "Will definitely be adding this to my to-read list. Amazing review, Maureen :)"
Thank you Hajar, that's really kind, hope you enjoy it.
Thank you Hajar, that's really kind, hope you enjoy it.
Very nice review Maureen.. I am just a first few pages into the book at present and I was fascinated by the intriguing storyline of The Girl On The Train by the same author so wished for this one to be equally enticing and the positive insight given by you is enough to keep me engrossed into the narrative.
Rachana wrote: "Very nice review Maureen.. I am just a first few pages into the book at present and I was fascinated by the intriguing storyline of The Girl On The Train by the same author so wished for this one t..."
Thank you Rachana, hope you enjoy it!
Thank you Rachana, hope you enjoy it!
Warrengent wrote: "Great review Maureen this sounds an excellent book."
Thank you Warrengent, a bit of a slow start, but it picked up and I enjoyed it.
Thank you Warrengent, a bit of a slow start, but it picked up and I enjoyed it.
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Kim Marie wrote: "Maureen wrote: "Thank you Kim Marie."
I'm hoping to read more of your reviews. Thank you Maureen :)"
Thanks so much Kim Marie😄
I'm hoping to read more of your reviews. Thank you Maureen :)"
Thanks so much Kim Marie😄
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