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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
I loved that this book took place on a remote island in Ireland, during a crazy snow storm. Right off the bat, the isolated feelings were set. Parts of the dialogue (even the English parts) were a bit hard to understand right away as they use different words for things than we do in the states, but Walsh’s writing was so easy to follow that I quickly picked it up.
I got a Lucy Foley vibe from this book but without the multiple POV and honestly, better written. Walsh made you connect with the group of characters and share in their heartache which made you second guess who you thought the killer was, multiple times.
Yes, parts of the story were obvious and easy to figure out but it didn’t take away from the overall thrill of the book.
Short chapters, quick to the action, and likable characters made this a quick and enjoyable read.
I will definitely look out for more books from this author.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I got a Lucy Foley vibe from this book but without the multiple POV and honestly, better written. Walsh made you connect with the group of characters and share in their heartache which made you second guess who you thought the killer was, multiple times.
Yes, parts of the story were obvious and easy to figure out but it didn’t take away from the overall thrill of the book.
Short chapters, quick to the action, and likable characters made this a quick and enjoyable read.
I will definitely look out for more books from this author.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Back at the island with all the old friends, that are not really your friends anymore. There is a lot going on in this book, including a snowstorm keeping them all on the island. I had a hard time connecting with most of the characters because they were really not that nice people. I felt like the story lagged a bit, especially in the beginning, and then suddenly everything happened at the very end, and that is when it got exciting. It would have bee better if it would have been a bit more even, and then finishing with a grande final. A fairly good read though, but not as memorable as I would have hoped.
The Snowstorm is set on a remote Irish island where 6 childhood friends return for New Years Eve to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the death of a friend. One is missing one evening and then her body is discovered and it is clear that she has been murdered. With the storm setting in, no-one can get on or off the island, meaning that the murderer is on the island with them. What follows is a race to unravel the secrets of their group and discover which one of them is guilty of murder.
This is not a new idea for a story; I have read numerous books about people trapped on islands in storms as well as one of a group of friends being a murderer. Unfortunately, for me, this is an example of it not being done as well as it could be. Whilst I love the wild and rugged setting of the story, something just fell a little flat. I didn't really bond with any of the characters and felt that the story just didn't pull me in as I had hoped.
Overall, it wasn't a bad book, I have just read better versions of a similar story.
My thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for sending me this ARC in return for an honest review.
This is not a new idea for a story; I have read numerous books about people trapped on islands in storms as well as one of a group of friends being a murderer. Unfortunately, for me, this is an example of it not being done as well as it could be. Whilst I love the wild and rugged setting of the story, something just fell a little flat. I didn't really bond with any of the characters and felt that the story just didn't pull me in as I had hoped.
Overall, it wasn't a bad book, I have just read better versions of a similar story.
My thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for sending me this ARC in return for an honest review.
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Schneesturm hat eine wundervolle Prämisse: "Eine irische Insel. Sechs Freunde. Einer ist tot. Einer ist der Mörder." Triona Walsh hat hier einen guten Thriller geschrieben, der viel von dem Setting auf der abgeschiedenen irischen Insel Inishmore lebt. Der Start war für mich etwas zäh, die Geschichte nimmt mit der Zeit aber etwas Fahrt auf. Leider konnte ich nach den ersten 20 Seiten des Buches schon das Ende erraten, da dieses doch sehr naheliegend ist. Ich hab mich dennoch gut unterhalten gefühlt.
Schneesturm hat eine wundervolle Prämisse: "Eine irische Insel. Sechs Freunde. Einer ist tot. Einer ist der Mörder." Triona Walsh hat hier einen guten Thriller geschrieben, der viel von dem Setting auf der abgeschiedenen irischen Insel Inishmore lebt. Der Start war für mich etwas zäh, die Geschichte nimmt mit der Zeit aber etwas Fahrt auf. Leider konnte ich nach den ersten 20 Seiten des Buches schon das Ende erraten, da dieses doch sehr naheliegend ist. Ich hab mich dennoch gut unterhalten gefühlt.
It was meant to be a time of remembrance, but also one of moving on. Six friends were going to get together after a tragedy that had occurred 10 years previously. Friends since childhood yet secrets have torn them apart. When one of them does not arrive, they soon realize it is because she has been found dead.
Not only is it very likely that one of the friends is a murderer, they are all now stranded by a snowstorm that has trapped. One of the friends did not arrive with the others, and that is Cara, who is a police officer. She was on the last ferry that was able to get to the island before the snowstorm stopped all transportation. As Cara begins to question the permanent island residents as well as the friends that have arrived on the island, no one wants to speak. In fact, everyone appears to be holding secrets.
Friends and villagers alike are treating Cara in a rather cold manner. This does not deter her determination, and she powers on. As I listened to the audiobook that was expertly narrated by Jacqueline Milne, I will say that I was fully pulled into the story. The Irish accents gave an extra air of mystery while imagining what it would be like to be trapped on an island overcome by snow, as well as the secrets and lies that seemed to make what happened even scarier.
I loved not being able to ascertain who the killer was, even though it was rather evident that it had to be among the group of friends. Although this book was written in third person perspective, there was the unique perspective of the voice of the victim, and that only increased the the suspense and tense nature of this well-written book. I love atmospheric books and this one definitely hit the mark. Kudos for this intriguing read that kept me tapping my Kindle until I came to the shocking ending. I very much look forward to the next book by this delightful new author.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please enjoy my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/w9VzrLyE28c
Not only is it very likely that one of the friends is a murderer, they are all now stranded by a snowstorm that has trapped. One of the friends did not arrive with the others, and that is Cara, who is a police officer. She was on the last ferry that was able to get to the island before the snowstorm stopped all transportation. As Cara begins to question the permanent island residents as well as the friends that have arrived on the island, no one wants to speak. In fact, everyone appears to be holding secrets.
Friends and villagers alike are treating Cara in a rather cold manner. This does not deter her determination, and she powers on. As I listened to the audiobook that was expertly narrated by Jacqueline Milne, I will say that I was fully pulled into the story. The Irish accents gave an extra air of mystery while imagining what it would be like to be trapped on an island overcome by snow, as well as the secrets and lies that seemed to make what happened even scarier.
I loved not being able to ascertain who the killer was, even though it was rather evident that it had to be among the group of friends. Although this book was written in third person perspective, there was the unique perspective of the voice of the victim, and that only increased the the suspense and tense nature of this well-written book. I love atmospheric books and this one definitely hit the mark. Kudos for this intriguing read that kept me tapping my Kindle until I came to the shocking ending. I very much look forward to the next book by this delightful new author.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please enjoy my YouTube video review - https://youtu.be/w9VzrLyE28c
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No