Did I love this book? No, but I didn't hate it, either. It's an engaging and intriguingly plotted story, a modern version of Agatha Christi's "locked room" murder mysteries.
But, for me, it was more of a slow-burn character study, with the mystery/thriller part taking a back seat. Based on the rave reviews, I was expecting a psychological thriller, hence the four stars - it simply didn't meet my expectations.
However, there was a lot of positive about this story. First, I loved the remote setting, an island off the coast of Ireland. It's the perfect spot for a wedding and a mystery. I also enjoyed reading about the details of this fabulous celebrity-style wedding. And finally, the characters were very well thought-out and adequately flawed. The reviews were over-the-top on this book - so if your interest is piqued and you like classic 'whodunnit' locked room mysteries, give this one a try.
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This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning, with the opening playing beautiful classical music. A few times throughout the book, there are additional snippets of music. It's one of the bonuses of listening to a book on audio ... More
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Local Woman Missing is a gripping psychological thriller by Mary Kubica, filled with suspense, mystery, and secrets. I loved how this book grabbed from the first chapter and had me on the edge of my seat... More
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