Willow Rose is back writing wonderful books. I had felt that her last two books in the Rebekka Franck series showed a decline or increasing boredom with her protagonist, but with this book she is back in form. This book is the second book of a two-partner, although it can certainly be read as a stand-alone novel.
It is not a spoiler to say that Rebekka is torn between Peter, her estranged husband, and Sune, her boyfriend and colleague. While on a trip to see if she and her daughter, Julie, can reconnect with Peter as a family, Rebekka is asked to report on an unusual, but infamous, type of assault. The murder mystery aspect of the story is bizarrely brilliant. It combines urban legend with historic literature and adds a twist.
Although it deals with a gruesome subject matter, the book is not particularly gory. It does identify appalling ways to murder someone, but not in disagreeable detail. So while the book obviously has horror aspects with the murder mystery foundation, it is really not enough to give one nightmares, unless one is specifically sensitive to a method of murder, e.g., the rat scene in the book 1984 gave me nightmares, but that book was not meant to be a horror story. This book is deliciously creepy, but it is not Stephen King.
Rose jumps the points of view from chapter to chapter. This builds suspense amazingly well. It can also be annoying, in an amusing way, because one wants to know what happens next to whomever is the subject of the chapter.
I do have some complaints. There are more typographical errors, such as typos, missing words, and confusing sentences, than is usual in her books. Further, the daughter is becoming annoying with her brattiness. Finally, Rose has people "storming" everywhere, not in anger, but in joy or excitement or just because the person is hurrying. The definition of "to storm" is "to rush angrily," so every time Rose used the word, I expected the person to be angry, which didn't fit the situation. The misuse of the word caused a real disconnect and took me out of the story, which I assume Rose would want to avoid.
Notwithstanding these minor complaints, I would highly recommend this book.
By the way, I don't give five stars because a book is necessarily great literature, but because it is highly entertaining and I want prospective readers to know it is worth reading. If I could, I would give this book a rating of 4.6-4.7 stars, but that degree of specificity is not available to me.
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Customers find this book engaging, with a fast-moving storyline that grabs attention from the first page and includes unexpected plot twists. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a well-written futuristic paranormal book. They appreciate the series as a whole, with one review highlighting how it completes the narrative arc. The book's intensity receives mixed reactions, with some praising it as an excellent thriller while others find it too gruesome.
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61 customers mention readability, 57 positive, 4 negative
This book was a good read. It was exciting and kept my interest I would recommend it to all readers.Read more
Great read. Speedy story told as if the reader were there to see the actions. I'm sorry that this is the end of the Rebekka Frank stories.Read more
Compelling, fast moving, interesting. Went back and read the other books in the series.one can just read one or two and enjoy them individually.Read more
I finished this book in one sitting. such a fast read....Read more
55 customers mention series, 50 positive, 5 negative
It is funny how in life there are no coincidences. Great series, can't wait to read more of your stories.Read more
...Great book. I highly recommend this author to everyone. All you have to do is read one book by Willow Rose and then you are hooked for life....Read more
Loved the series! Would love to see more. Great writing.Read more
Great finish to an awesome series. I never liked Peter anyway and was glad he died. I'm not going to say anymore, go read it if you want to find out....Read more
51 customers mention story, 48 positive, 3 negative
This was a good story for the vast majority of the book, especially with the added intrigue of the tension that Rebekka faces in her love for Sune...Read more
...She leads the reader through an exciting trip in the surprising ending.Read more
...The story is good, occasionally unrealistic, but a page turner....Read more
This will be a great end to the series!Read more
21 customers mention writing style, 17 positive, 4 negative
...Can't wait for her next Book. Great author. Great mystery series.Read more
...Great writing that keeps you glued to the book turning the pages until you are finished. Highly reccommend this author for any of her books!Read more
...hahahaha one of my favorite authors. Read writing and I will keep reading. Thanks Amazon for offering many great booksRead more
...A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written futuristic paranormal book....Read more
18 customers mention engaging, 15 positive, 3 negative
All of the books in the series are fun to read and ones that are hard to put down. Best if you read them so they make sense .Read more
...Great writing that keeps you glued to the book turning the pages until you are finished. Highly reccommend this author for any of her books!Read more
...Willow Rose is an awesome writer who grabs your attention from page one and doesn't let go with all 5he twist and turns.Read more
...This was a horrific tale that kept my attention right to the end.Read more
16 customers mention character, 13 positive, 3 negative
...A can not put down book. It keeps you guessing to the end. Loved the characters and can not wait for the next one.Read more
Excellent storyline. Great characters. Sorry to hear you won't be writing about Rebbekka and Sune anymore....Read more
...CD A surprise throughout. I liked the characters and their interactions with each other.Read more
I enjoyed reading the whole series. the characters are well described and the author manages to integrate daily family activities in paralel with...Read more
13 customers mention plot twists, 10 positive, 3 negative
...Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of....Read more
Story was great. So many twists and turns, especially with Peter and Bill. So excited to read the next book....Read more
...Horror at its best with many twists and turns.Read more
Very dark and twisted, the author's first language is obviously not English and some of the writing isn't top notch, but still interesting,Read more
23 customers mention intensity, 13 positive, 10 negative
This is a great thriller and interesting series. The books are quick reads, but very intense. I am always amazed by the twists.Read more
...Very twisted and creepy, but man was it good. A must read.Read more
...I am an avid mystery, psychological thriller, and horror book reader....Read more
This book was pretty scary, and I'm getting to the age where I don't need to be scared - just entertained....Read more
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