On the whole I really enjoyed this family mystery (and much more besides). There were great elements and I was largely kept guessing in a good way. I really enjoyed the thoughtful exploration of language, race and happiness. Only complaints were it felt long with some points overly laboured, particularly the science-y bits. It was a great one to discuss in our book group. Will definitely read more from this author and just bought Miracle Creek.
so-so10 years before: four students disappear whilst on a school trip. They were supposed to complete a short orienteering challenge using a map & compass & passing various checkpoints, but Nathan Brookes, the teacher who was supposed to be keeping an eye on them went to talk to his secret girlfriend, & three of the four have not been seen since. (continued)
pickI liked this quite a bit, though not sure it was as great as all the hype led me to believe. But I did find myself anxious to return to it every time I set it aside, so there‘s that.
pickWhat a page turner! Really heartbreaking, but redemptive in the end. Well described characters
bailedBailing at about 120 pages.... I may return when my mood is lighter but I'm not reading much this week because I don't want to read this right now.
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pickThis book dragged on and didn‘t live up to the hype. The rich acted as if they were superior to everyone else and their morals were terribly flawed. There were a couple of red herrings, and while the truth behind one missing child was heartbreaking, the other made sense. Not sure if this was a good snapshot of the 70s era. But honestly, it didn‘t need to be nearly 500 pages long. Book #103 in 2024
pickTwists and turns abound. I liked how the timeline jumped around between before, then, and now to build a complete picture of the family and its ties to the community.
Insomnia alert ⚠️
Sleep Not Found 🙄
4 am emergency #readyourkindle new title started. Inadvisable cup of tea also accessed ☕😜
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pickAn interesting read
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