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The Note
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I know that Alafair Burke is a much loved author amongst my ŷ friends, therefore I was very excited to receive an ARC of this book. This is my first read by Alafair Burke, and I hate to say that I wasn’t that impressed with this book. I’m sure there are other books of hers that I would like more, but this one just didn’t work for me. It was a short read, and it took me nearly a week to read this (not a good sign). I did not like one character (which usually isn’t a dealbreaker for me), but unlikable characters and a slow moving storyline just made it worse.
In this story we have three friends- May, Lauren, and Kelsey. Their friendship is a bit toxic, and they have decided to spend a weekend together in the Hampton’s after several years apart. The three women go out to dinner and while waiting for a parking spot, a young couple steals their spot that they were waiting for. A note is then left which is supposed to be a harmless prank. How will this innocent note tie all these women together into a crime they were not involved in? And why do all three girls have things from their pasts that have ruined their reputations?
This book deals with instances from the pandemic, race, gender, rich white men having power, and even some courtroom drama. I just felt like I’ve read too many of these books within the past few years, and I’ve definitely had my fill. However, I’m sure many Alafair Burke fans will still love this book.
2.5 stars- rounded up.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, & Anchor, and the author for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Publication date: January 7, 2025
In this story we have three friends- May, Lauren, and Kelsey. Their friendship is a bit toxic, and they have decided to spend a weekend together in the Hampton’s after several years apart. The three women go out to dinner and while waiting for a parking spot, a young couple steals their spot that they were waiting for. A note is then left which is supposed to be a harmless prank. How will this innocent note tie all these women together into a crime they were not involved in? And why do all three girls have things from their pasts that have ruined their reputations?
This book deals with instances from the pandemic, race, gender, rich white men having power, and even some courtroom drama. I just felt like I’ve read too many of these books within the past few years, and I’ve definitely had my fill. However, I’m sure many Alafair Burke fans will still love this book.
2.5 stars- rounded up.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, & Anchor, and the author for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Publication date: January 7, 2025
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October 8, 2024
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Oct 13, 2024 06:41AM
Looking forward to your review. So glad there is a new Alafair Burke to read. 🥰
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Darla wrote: "Looking forward to your review. So glad there is a new Alafair Burke to read. 🥰"Thanks, Darla! 🤗 This is my very first read by her!
Thanks for the warning! I gave up on this author recently. Wonderful review Rachel! 🩷
Holly wrote: "Thanks for the warning! I gave up on this author recently. Wonderful review Rachel! 🩷"Thank you, Holly! 💗 If you’ve given up on this author, then I’m definitely not in a hurry to read any of her previous works.
Oh oh! I picked this one up too!🤦🏻♀� I hope it works better for me but I have a feeling I might have the same experience. Excellent review Rachel!💗
I read one of her books and it was just meh too. Sorry it didn’t work! Fantastic review!
Wonderful review, Rachel💕!!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry this book wasn't the best for you😭!!!!!!!!!
Merp I have given up on this author sorry it was meh!!
Awe shucks Rachel! I've never tried this author. Hope you love your next book!! 💕
Kaceey wrote: "Oh oh! I picked this one up too!🤦🏻♀� I hope it works better for me but I have a feeling I might have the same experience. Excellent review Rachel!💗"Thank you, Kaceey!💗 I do hope you enjoy this book better than I did. I will be watching for your thoughts on this one! :)
I knew I was right in waiting for a more grounded opinion! I saw the hype that this has been getting, and hence was wary to give it a go. I've not read this author yet, but this year, whatever popular authors I have tried for the first time have tanked miserably. I'm not going near any popular book till 2025 at least. :DThanks for your honest review, Rachel! <3 Wish you better luck with your next read.
JaymeO wrote: "I read one of her books and it was just meh too. Sorry it didn’t work! Fantastic review!"Thank you, Jayme! Good to know I’m not the only one who felt “meh� about one of her books.
Cara wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel💕!!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry this book wasn't the best for you😭!!!!!!!!!"Thank you, Cara!! 💝 We can’t win them all!
Kendall wrote: "Merp I have given up on this author sorry it was meh!!"Thank you, Kendall! I’m glad I at least was able to give this author a try.
Tina (so this is GR now, semi-notifications!) wrote: "Awe shucks Rachel! I've never tried this author. Hope you love your next book!! 💕"Thank you so much, Tina! 💗
Rosh wrote: "I knew I was right in waiting for a more grounded opinion! I saw the hype that this has been getting, and hence was wary to give it a go. I've not read this author yet, but this year, whatever popu..."Thank you, Rosh and you’re welcome! Like you, whatever popular authors/books that I have read this year have failed miserably for me as well. I keep thinking there must be something wrong with me, and then I go into a book slump� This book however, just did not work for me and I think you are wise to wait until 2025 to go near the more popular books. Lol! 🤗
I've only read one of hers. I wasn't crazy about it for the first half, and then I liked it. I understand your feelings Rachel. Great review.
Fabulous review Rachel 💖
Wonderfully fair and honest review, Rachel. Well done. I hope you love your next book. 🤗💕
NZLisaM wrote: "Fair and balanced review, Rachel. 💙"Thank you, Lisa! 💗
Barbara (NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS!) wrote: "I've only read one of hers. I wasn't crazy about it for the first half, and then I liked it. I understand your feelings Rachel. Great review."Thank you very much, Barbara! :)
Mary Beth has lots of catching up to do! wrote: "Great review! 💙"Thank you, Mary Beth! 💗
Angela wrote: "Fair and Honest review, Rachel! 💜"Thank you so much, Angela! 💗
Margaret M - (trying to catch up. It doesn't wrote: "Fabulous review Rachel 💖"Thank you, Margaret! 💝
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Wonderfully fair and honest review, Rachel. Well done. I hope you love your next book. 🤗💕"Thank you so much, Shelley! 💗
Always appreciate an honest review! Hope you love your next!
Fabulous review! I need to make time for this one! :)
Jayme wrote: "Always appreciate an honest review! Hope you love your next!"Thank you very much, Jayme! 🤗
L.A. wrote: "Fabulous review! I need to make time for this one! :)"Thank you. L.A.! I hope you enjoy this one! 🤗
Great honest review, Rachel. In Boston, when you steal someone’s parking spot your car gets keyed and that’s why that seldom happens! This author goes hot/cold with me and after reading your review I have adjusted my expectations. I highly recommend “The Woman�. I hope your next book is a wimner!
Jayne wrote: "Great honest review, Rachel. In Boston, when you steal someone’s parking spot your car gets keyed and that’s why that seldom happens! This author goes hot/cold with me and after reading your review..."Thank you so much, Jayne! I totally understand about stealing other people’s parking spaces (it’s a no-no). Regardless, I will read “The Woman�, as I’m willing to try different reads from this author. Thank you for the recommendation!
I always appreciate an honest review!
Nikki wrote: "I always appreciate an honest review!"Thank you, Nikki!
Try her again. I love this author. Her Ellie Hatcher series has a strong female MC. I hated The Note. Was very disappointed as I anticipated another good read.
Renee wrote: "Try her again. I love this author. Her Ellie Hatcher series has a strong female MC. I hated The Note. Was very disappointed as I anticipated another good read."Renee, I will give this author another try as many others really enjoy this author and I’m willing to give her another chance. Thank you for the recommendation for her Ellie Hatcher series, as I think that I will start there! :)
