Remember My Name is a compelling, gripping novel filled with surprises.
The characters in the novel are a mixture of likeable and unlikeable. I was drawn to Brioni O’Brien who is a fabulous character. Her job and knowledge are fascinating and her thoroughness and loyalty are both excellent traits. Main character Cressida wasn’t what I expected at all, which was a pleasant surprise. She shocked me with her to-do attitude. Two strong female characters who I enjoyed following!
Sam Blake has a real way with words and I was glued to the writing right from the start. The pace was fairly fast and I definitely had a burning desire to power through the novel to find out what was happening.
The integration of references to covid and the lockdowns make the story feel very relevant. The talk of ‘last year’, the impact(s) on businesses, being cooped up together in the house, are all still relevant and in the forefront of our memories. I felt added an extra element of realism to the world I found myself reading of, whilst also not being too overwhelming given the current situation.
The constant developments kept me engaged and layer upon layer of intrigue was consistently being added to the plot. The novel definitely keeps you on your toes and you never know what to expect when you turn the page!
The characters in the novel are a mixture of likeable and unlikeable. I was drawn to Brioni O’Brien who is a fabulous character. Her job and knowledge are fascinating and her thoroughness and loyalty are both excellent traits. Main character Cressida wasn’t what I expected at all, which was a pleasant surprise. She shocked me with her to-do attitude. Two strong female characters who I enjoyed following!
Sam Blake has a real way with words and I was glued to the writing right from the start. The pace was fairly fast and I definitely had a burning desire to power through the novel to find out what was happening.
The integration of references to covid and the lockdowns make the story feel very relevant. The talk of ‘last year’, the impact(s) on businesses, being cooped up together in the house, are all still relevant and in the forefront of our memories. I felt added an extra element of realism to the world I found myself reading of, whilst also not being too overwhelming given the current situation.
The constant developments kept me engaged and layer upon layer of intrigue was consistently being added to the plot. The novel definitely keeps you on your toes and you never know what to expect when you turn the page!