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elenath's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up.
Coping with very detailed descriptions of different kinds of crime, mostly rape, violence, substance abuse and murder was kind of heavy on me; so I can’t say i “enjoyed” this book. It was okay, Thrilling but also unsettling. I should get some time off from books in this genre. Let’s go back to Dragons and Mages and Weird creatures.
Coping with very detailed descriptions of different kinds of crime, mostly rape, violence, substance abuse and murder was kind of heavy on me; so I can’t say i “enjoyed” this book. It was okay, Thrilling but also unsettling. I should get some time off from books in this genre. Let’s go back to Dragons and Mages and Weird creatures.
rouselle's review against another edition
4.0
Rachel Krall's true crime podcast is kicking off its third season with the coverage of a high-profile rape case in the small town of Neapolis. This is a departure from the first two seasons where she tackled a wrongful conviction and an unsolvable cold case.
Now, she is covering a rape trial as it happens, putting her podcast listeners in the jury box.
Because of the sensitive and dangerous nature of her podcasts, Rachel and her producer Pete go to extra lengths to maintain her anonymity. Fans and listeners only know her by voice, but only a select few know what she looks like.
So when Rachel makes an unplanned stop at a gas station on the way to Neapolis, the note on her windshield instantly puts her on edge.
The note is from Hannah, a listener of her podcast, begging her to investigate the death of her sister, Jenny Stills, which happened 25 years ago in Neapolis.
Before it became a vacation spot and retirement town, Neapolis was the kind of place where everybody knew everybody. Surely there are people who still remember Jenny Stills and what happened the night she died. Maybe the person responsible for her death never even left town.
Now, 25 years later, a teenage girl is accusing the richest and most popular guy in town of rape.
As the rape trial heats up and Hannah’s letters keep coming, Rachel finds herself digging for answers that will help the prosecution, as well as shed light on Jenny’s death. As time passes, she is more convinced that there’s foul play in Jenny’s drowning, and that someone went to great lengths to make the evidence go away.
Two rapes. One town. Twenty five years apart. Is there something, or someone, that connects these two?
The Night Swim is a propulsive story that grabs your attention right from the start. It seamlessly blends two stories happening in two time periods while keeping you connected to the events and invested in the main characters.
I think the author's storytelling was very impactful, smart, and sensitive, especially because the book tackles the heavy topic of rape culture. I just felt this inexplicable sadness while I was reading it. It felt like I was sitting right there in the courthouse, listening to the victim recount her rape. It's that immersive.
Because of its disturbing content and some graphic descriptions, this book can be a trigger to some. It’s left me shaken and angry. However tough and rough it was, I think it’s also a must-read because it gives you an idea of what happens at rape trials. What kind of physical, emotional, and psychological trauma rape victims experience after the rape, whether they sit on the witness stand or not.
Let’s not forget that this is a mystery thriller, so that twist in the end is also quite unexpected! If you’re up for an emotional, hard-hitting, and compelling story, make sure to read this. It’s the first book of Megan Goldin that I’ve read, and I’m very impressed. I’ll definitely check out her other books!
Now, she is covering a rape trial as it happens, putting her podcast listeners in the jury box.
Because of the sensitive and dangerous nature of her podcasts, Rachel and her producer Pete go to extra lengths to maintain her anonymity. Fans and listeners only know her by voice, but only a select few know what she looks like.
So when Rachel makes an unplanned stop at a gas station on the way to Neapolis, the note on her windshield instantly puts her on edge.
The note is from Hannah, a listener of her podcast, begging her to investigate the death of her sister, Jenny Stills, which happened 25 years ago in Neapolis.
Before it became a vacation spot and retirement town, Neapolis was the kind of place where everybody knew everybody. Surely there are people who still remember Jenny Stills and what happened the night she died. Maybe the person responsible for her death never even left town.
Now, 25 years later, a teenage girl is accusing the richest and most popular guy in town of rape.
As the rape trial heats up and Hannah’s letters keep coming, Rachel finds herself digging for answers that will help the prosecution, as well as shed light on Jenny’s death. As time passes, she is more convinced that there’s foul play in Jenny’s drowning, and that someone went to great lengths to make the evidence go away.
Two rapes. One town. Twenty five years apart. Is there something, or someone, that connects these two?
The Night Swim is a propulsive story that grabs your attention right from the start. It seamlessly blends two stories happening in two time periods while keeping you connected to the events and invested in the main characters.
I think the author's storytelling was very impactful, smart, and sensitive, especially because the book tackles the heavy topic of rape culture. I just felt this inexplicable sadness while I was reading it. It felt like I was sitting right there in the courthouse, listening to the victim recount her rape. It's that immersive.
Because of its disturbing content and some graphic descriptions, this book can be a trigger to some. It’s left me shaken and angry. However tough and rough it was, I think it’s also a must-read because it gives you an idea of what happens at rape trials. What kind of physical, emotional, and psychological trauma rape victims experience after the rape, whether they sit on the witness stand or not.
Let’s not forget that this is a mystery thriller, so that twist in the end is also quite unexpected! If you’re up for an emotional, hard-hitting, and compelling story, make sure to read this. It’s the first book of Megan Goldin that I’ve read, and I’m very impressed. I’ll definitely check out her other books!
ddomi's review against another edition
4.0
Nie była bez wad, ale klimat, narracja i poruszany temat - na bardzo duży plus. Not so shocking but still good. Rachel i jej podcast... ughhh z wielką chęcią przeczytałabym jeszcze jakiś sequel.
cornpoppy's review against another edition
4.0
یه کتاب نفسگیر با موضوعی که حتی تو کشورای خارجی هم همیشه در موردش شک و شبهه هست. تجاوز
sabinaleybold's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
aerikaj's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sb_booklover20's review against another edition
It just got too repetitive and boring with the back and forth between the trial and the other case.
ctasala's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25