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Secrets of Eden
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The first Chris Bohjalian book I read was The Flight Attendant and I could not put it down. I immediately added many Bohjalian books to my TBR.
My second Bohjalian book was Secrets of Eden. I listened to it on audiobook; fabulous narrators. Chris Bohjalian is an incredible storyteller because his first chapter always grabs me.
The book starts with the POV of the pastor. A woman he baptized was found dead the next day, presumably by her abusive husband. And then it appears that her husband killed himself.
It seemed like an easy open and shut case of murder-suicide. Until it becomes possible there are other scenarios.
The book starts off with a bang but drags in the middle. Some chapters and details felt extraneous and unnecessary.
3.5 stars
My second Bohjalian book was Secrets of Eden. I listened to it on audiobook; fabulous narrators. Chris Bohjalian is an incredible storyteller because his first chapter always grabs me.
The book starts with the POV of the pastor. A woman he baptized was found dead the next day, presumably by her abusive husband. And then it appears that her husband killed himself.
It seemed like an easy open and shut case of murder-suicide. Until it becomes possible there are other scenarios.
The book starts off with a bang but drags in the middle. Some chapters and details felt extraneous and unnecessary.
3.5 stars
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July 4, 2024
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July 4, 2024
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thriller-mystery
July 4, 2024
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"Listening to this on audiobook; fabulous narrators. Chris Bohjalian is an incredible storyteller. The book starts with the POV of the pastor. A woman he baptized was killed the following day, presumably by her abusive husband. And then it appears that her husband killed himself.
It seemed like an easy open and shut case of murder-suicide. Until it is possible there are other scenarios."
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It seemed like an easy open and shut case of murder-suicide. Until it is possible there are other scenarios."
July 6, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024 04:30AM
That drags in the middle certainly detracts from a good mystery, doesn't it?
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It does slow the pace down and my level of interest when it drags in the middle. I hope you are reading a terrific four or five star book.
