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False Witness
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this is a very intriguing tale of blackmail and revenge.
it really isnt about suspense or mystery, as almost everything is given in the synopsis. and because everything is pretty clear cut very early on, its more of a story about how the characters react to their situations. i think it explores a lot of different dynamics really thoroughly - two sisters, a mother and daughter, a husband and wife, and not to mention those from the past. i think it works well with the general plot of the novel.
my only complaint would be i completely forgot that KS is the queen of long chapters, like 30+ pages, and it kind of made the story feel drawn out and too slow-paced for me. the stakes are high, dont get me wrong, but its not quite the fast-paced thriller i was hoping for. familiar fans of KS and readers who dont mind a slower, more in-depth narrative should be fine with this though.
overall, this is a well-developed story and intriguingly answers the question “how far would you go for someone you care about?”
↠ 3.5 stars
it really isnt about suspense or mystery, as almost everything is given in the synopsis. and because everything is pretty clear cut very early on, its more of a story about how the characters react to their situations. i think it explores a lot of different dynamics really thoroughly - two sisters, a mother and daughter, a husband and wife, and not to mention those from the past. i think it works well with the general plot of the novel.
my only complaint would be i completely forgot that KS is the queen of long chapters, like 30+ pages, and it kind of made the story feel drawn out and too slow-paced for me. the stakes are high, dont get me wrong, but its not quite the fast-paced thriller i was hoping for. familiar fans of KS and readers who dont mind a slower, more in-depth narrative should be fine with this though.
overall, this is a well-developed story and intriguingly answers the question “how far would you go for someone you care about?”
↠ 3.5 stars
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Great, I usually love Slaughter!
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Interesting review, I do love a good KS book 📖
Is it better than Pretty Girls? Because it's the only KS books I've read so far😂
mykle - ah, a classic bookworm problem. too many books, so little time. :Probyn - thats great! i have no doubt you will enjoy this one!
kayleigh - thank you! glad to hear youre a fan of the author! :)
ferlina - i havent read pretty girls yet. but i follow a guy on tiktok who is a massive KS fan and he said this one is her best standalone.
I feel like other books for hers are better this one just dragged on for me I'm only half way through
awww. im sorry! ive only read 'the good daughter' and that was also very slowed paced. im interested in picking up 'pretty girls,' so fingers crossed that one is a little quicker!
i agree w you that it was a little long. i thought pretty girls was better!
I'm working on this one right now and it is dragging more than most of her other books I've read. I'm interested & invested, but I think it will come in at about 3.5 stars for me, instead of the usual 4.5 or 5. Great review!
