'm already a bit of a fan of this author so I had high hopes going into this book and I have to say that I was not disappointed. It hit the ground running, held me captive all the way through, spitting me out at the end wholly satisfied.
It did run me ragged throughout though and I pretty much gave up trying to second guess quite early on and just sat back and enjoyed the ride.
Ellen is on the train minding her own business when a woman goes to sit with her along with her baby. They make a bit of small talk, mostly forced as Ellen doesn't really want to engage but then the mother asks Ellen if she minds holding the baby whilst she makes a phone call. Ellen really doesn't but the mother seems a bit flustered so takes the baby. The train stops at the next station and Ellen is shocked to see that the mother has left the train. Shocked and panicked Ellen looks around for someone to raise the alarm to but, on reaching into the baby bag also left behind, sees a note addressed to her warning her not to trust anyone...
And so begins a cat and mouse game, more detail of which I am reluctant to divulge here in fear it might contain spoilers. Suffice to say that it's crammed full of twists and turns, secrets lies and duplicitous behaviour. and some rather unsavoury and untrustworthy characters. All well drawn and all playing their parts with aplomb.
Ok so some of the plot skirts credibility - I have to admit that - I did roll my eyes a tad along the way but, and this is important. To me the niggles I had along the way were insignificant compared to the fun I was having reading the book. It was entertaining and gripping enough for me to forgive the few things that were a tad off key. Maybe I am too forgiving? Who knows, but I write my experience of the book and, on the whole, I loved it. But I can also appreciate and understand that there might be those who may not be as forgiving and that implausibility is more important.
For me it was highly entertaining and kept me occupied (and quiet!) for a few wonderfully spent hours in its company. Making me hanker for and wonder what's next from Mr Logan next time.
It did run me ragged throughout though and I pretty much gave up trying to second guess quite early on and just sat back and enjoyed the ride.
Ellen is on the train minding her own business when a woman goes to sit with her along with her baby. They make a bit of small talk, mostly forced as Ellen doesn't really want to engage but then the mother asks Ellen if she minds holding the baby whilst she makes a phone call. Ellen really doesn't but the mother seems a bit flustered so takes the baby. The train stops at the next station and Ellen is shocked to see that the mother has left the train. Shocked and panicked Ellen looks around for someone to raise the alarm to but, on reaching into the baby bag also left behind, sees a note addressed to her warning her not to trust anyone...
And so begins a cat and mouse game, more detail of which I am reluctant to divulge here in fear it might contain spoilers. Suffice to say that it's crammed full of twists and turns, secrets lies and duplicitous behaviour. and some rather unsavoury and untrustworthy characters. All well drawn and all playing their parts with aplomb.
Ok so some of the plot skirts credibility - I have to admit that - I did roll my eyes a tad along the way but, and this is important. To me the niggles I had along the way were insignificant compared to the fun I was having reading the book. It was entertaining and gripping enough for me to forgive the few things that were a tad off key. Maybe I am too forgiving? Who knows, but I write my experience of the book and, on the whole, I loved it. But I can also appreciate and understand that there might be those who may not be as forgiving and that implausibility is more important.
For me it was highly entertaining and kept me occupied (and quiet!) for a few wonderfully spent hours in its company. Making me hanker for and wonder what's next from Mr Logan next time.