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I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh
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it was amazing
bookshelves: library-penrith

A really good thriller. A teenie bit slow in the middle, where I was rushing to get through it, just so I could move along to my next read. But then, it picked up pace and I kept stopping at the end so the end would not come. Sounds like I couldn't make up my mind?! But a definite 5 star read. A hit and run, followed by lots of twists and turns as we follow the unexpected path of the unexpected party. The Welsh countryside was a joy to read about, the ocean sounds wonderful there, even if so very different to the sunny summers of Sydney. Bethan was a character I loved to read about, I always notice the ones that are good inside. Loved the way she took good care. The policing aspect was a bit annoying, too many acronyms for me, and also the teaming of the DI and other detective on her way up was a bit forced. I didn't enjoy reading about them as much as I did Jenna, and her time in Wales. This is a great read if you do get the chance. My read very nearly didn't happen, my library made a huge mistake on cataloguing this one. I'm not the best cataloguer but I wouldn't make that mistake! Great book. Love being hooked like this.
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Reading Progress

May 24, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read
May 24, 2015 – Shelved
May 24, 2015 – Shelved as: library-penrith
May 27, 2015 – Started Reading
May 28, 2015 –
page 25
6.72%
May 29, 2015 –
page 64
17.2%
May 29, 2015 –
page 110
29.57% "Reading this whole my daughter watches 'Dear John'. Blankets on ;))"
May 29, 2015 –
page 156
41.94% "Too many acronyms if you don't have a policing background"
May 29, 2015 –
page 156
41.94% "Too many acronyms if you don't have a policing background"
May 29, 2015 –
page 156
41.94% "Too many acronyms if you don't have a policing background"
May 30, 2015 –
page 219
58.87%
May 30, 2015 –
page 270
72.58%
May 30, 2015 – Finished Reading

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ReadAlongWithSue ★⋆. ࿐࿔catching up Reading this at no. We can compare notes!!!


message 2: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Definitely! I haven't gotten far with this at all as yet, sick kids and my toddler had no preschool this week so no downtime. These things happen but I miss my two days.. To get things done. And read ;) But I was checking the page count as my edition hadn't been added to GR yet, and I read the authors note.. Perhaps a little spoiler. I never do that so I don't know what I was thinking.


message 3: by Marianne (new) - added it

Marianne I just realised I searched my library catalogue with the wrong spelling of the surname. There are 2 copies available, just have to go out and get one....


message 4: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz That's great Marianne :)


Kelli Not at our library system. Dying to read this! Great review!


message 6: by Suz (last edited Jul 18, 2015 05:51AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Oh no Kelli! I jump onto the website 'Booko' when I can't be bothered waiting. Sometimes! Free post too. Thanks :) Hope you enjoy if you can get your hands on it.


message 7: by Kevin (new)

Kevin Ansbro Nice review, Suzanne!
My wife has started to read this, so I'll be interested to see how she rates it.


message 8: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Thanks Kevin. I was happy I read it. Hopefully she likes it too!


Julie Kennedy Thanks for the motivation to keep going, I nearly quit at 40% out of sheer boredom but just got into the second half and it's turning a corner


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Carol Agreed about the teeny bit slow but it did pick up and then I rushed to the finish.


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Carol Elyse wrote: "I agree about the police aspect -a lot!! For awhile --I thought Kate was the most likable character in the entire book --well --until she and Ray --- smooched --lol"

I really never mentioned this aspect of the book. I liked Kate and thought she could have a book of her own. That piece of the story-line was left hanging a bit but the Macintosh claims there is no plan for a sequel.


message 12: by Carol (new) - added it

Carol Elyse wrote: "whew ---we don't need a sequel --do we?/! lol"

No we don't.


message 13: by Canadian Jen (new) - added it

Canadian Jen Great review! On my list :)


message 14: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Thanks Jen. Good move!


message 15: by Liz (new)

Liz Great review Suzanne. Sounds like a good one! I so agree with you about the characters that are good inside. :-)


Deanna Ohhh I loved this one! I'm so glad you liked it too. Great review, SuzeQ <3


message 17: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Liz wrote: "Great review Suzanne. Sounds like a good one! I so agree with you about the characters that are good inside. :-)"


Thanks Liz!


message 18: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Deanna wrote: "Ohhh I loved this one! I'm so glad you liked it too. Great review, SuzeQ <3"

Yea, my book memory is quite bad, but I did love it!


Margitte I so absolutely agree with you, Suzanne.In retrospect though, I think the police characters were kept 'normal' to balance the tension out and drive us crazy. Intentional. lololol.


message 20: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Actually, Margitte - yes! Good point!


message 21: by booklover (new) - added it

booklover a bit slow in the middle yes it was.


message 22: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz I mustn't have been bothered too much about that as I still gave it 5, but do remember thinking it lagged!


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