.... Some of the Group Could Have Let This One Go!
.... This book was high on the list of the Top Ten Summer Reads of 2015. Tense, Fast-Paced, Compelling with an Astonishing Twist echoed the marketing blurb!
.... The plot grabs you from the very beginning with a hit and run accident and very few clues. Little by little a dual story emerges through the abused central character and the investigating police.
.... The writing style aggravated the group. The first third was not engaging. The descriptive style was annoying and weak, and, the reader almost felt manipulated by the way the story led you to believe the unbelievable. The second part was much improved with a faster pace resulting in the group classifying this as a page turner. The writing style was also much improved which enhanced the reading experience. However, the final part became more incredulous and although the scary climax left you guessing it still left us feeling very flat. Although we all agreed it was a page turner, the reasons why were split. One group member thoroughly enjoyed the book despite the flaws noted whilst the other two felt it was lacking in writing style and characterisation. It was also very noticeable that the writer was a former police investigator as the writing was more comprehensive following the police investigation, and the politics within the police was very apparent.
.... I Let You Go does fit into the genre of The Husband's Secret, Gone Girl and The Girl of the Train, all of which the group enjoyed as holiday reads. They were enjoyable, but, don't scrutinise too deeply as depth was lacking.
.... The Restaurant choice for our discussion was Winships, an historical building in the small village of Ovington. As it was a mid-week autumnal night, it was very quiet, so, through no fault of their own, ambience was lacking. For a small restaurant the menu seemed too extensive and that added to a specials board just resulted in a feeling that quantity of choice overwhelmed quality of food. The portions were on the small side for the price and the menu descriptions inflated our expectations which were quickly deflated on arrival of the food, Although, we should mention that the coffee was exceptional. It was our first visit, so, maybe we should give it another try as reviews on the whole were good and we may well have been unlucky on the night. The meal averaged out at £25 per head for two courses and coffee, no wine!
Don't choose the drafty corner table!
Good Flavoured Coffee!
.... Continuing with 'The Best Ever Book' genre, join us to discuss our October choice ....
THE KIND WORTH KILLING by PETER SWANSON
.... We will meet to discuss this 'Thriller of the Year' on Tuesday, 3rd November. Hope you can join us!
