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Ohhhhh the pain. This is why I don’t read classics.
I felt like I was reading a game of clue that lasted for days. So drawn out; so dramatic and so predictable in so many ways.
This cup of tea was definitely not for me.
It’s classified as romantic/suspense. I’m classifying it as dreadfully dull and boring. Eek. Just my opinion.
2.5⭐️
I felt like I was reading a game of clue that lasted for days. So drawn out; so dramatic and so predictable in so many ways.
This cup of tea was definitely not for me.
It’s classified as romantic/suspense. I’m classifying it as dreadfully dull and boring. Eek. Just my opinion.
2.5⭐️
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Jun 10, 2020 09:17AM
I still haven't read this, so I'm really looking forward to your review, Jen!
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I thought I was the only one, Cheri! Lol
Hope your next one is a five star read Jen, I loved this one but completely understand its not going to be everyone's cup of tea.
Rx: Take a pain pill and start another book immediately.
Haha! Jen, I read it years ago and liked it then. Love your clue analogy!
I enjoyed the book, but mainly for the Mrs. Danvers character. She was so wonderfully creepy. If she were in the book more it would've been better!
Dem wrote: "Hope your next one is a five star read Jen, I loved this one but completely understand its not going to be everyone's cup of tea."Thanks Dem - I'm not a mystery buff so maybe that was part of the problem :D
Cathrine ☯️ wrote: "Rx: Take a pain pill and start another book immediately."Sounds like a good remedy. Thanks for the fix.
Angela M wrote: "Haha! Jen, I read it years ago and liked it then. Love your clue analogy!"LOL !
Jenna wrote: "I enjoyed the book, but mainly for the Mrs. Danvers character. She was so wonderfully creepy. If she were in the book more it would've been better!"Jenna - I agree - she was a good creepy character. I would have fired her day 1!
I loved this, but I know how you feel. Whenever I attempt a suspense/action novel that gets five stars from others, I'm always disappointed. Just not my thing.
Sorry this didn’t work for you Jen! I avoid the classics too!🤦🏻♀�
Diane wrote: "I loved this, but I know how you feel. Whenever I attempt a suspense/action novel that gets five stars from others, I'm always disappointed. Just not my thing."Thanks Diane - I'm looking at all the ratings and people are blown away by this one. Sad it didn't work for me.
Kaceey wrote: "Sorry this didn’t work for you Jen! I avoid the classics too!🤦🏻♀�"I'm not sure why I didn't know this one was a classic going in...I often go into books blindly to get my experience. This will teach me! lol.
Jen, I wanted to read this because it was my mother's favourite book by one of her favourite authors, but I know I tried at one point to read it and didn't get far... but I suspect I will read it, sometime. Sorry this wasn't a better read for you, but completely understand.
Cheri wrote: "Jen, I wanted to read this because it was my mother's favourite book by one of her favourite authors, but I know I tried at one point to read it and didn't get far... but I suspect I will read it, ..."I'm sure I'm the only one that didn't like this one - I'll be curious to get your thoughts as I'm sure you will enjoy it much more than I did :) You mentioned you started it but didn't get far....
😮 it’s ok, I still like you, friend!
Karen wrote: "😮 it’s ok, I still like you, friend!"Thanks Karen. That is very fortunate. Maybe I'm a freak of nature....hmmmm.
Jen wrote: "Karen wrote: "😮 it’s ok, I still like you, friend!"Thanks Karen. That is very fortunate. Maybe I'm a freak of nature....hmmmm."
No... we all can’t always like the same books.. on to a better one for you 😊
Karen wrote: "Jen wrote: "Karen wrote: "😮 it’s ok, I still like you, friend!"Thanks Karen. That is very fortunate. Maybe I'm a freak of nature....hmmmm."
No... we all can’t always like the same books.. on to a..."
Thanks Karen :)
Oh no, sorry it was such a drudgery. As they say, not every book is for everyone. I hope your next read is more fun.
Sorry this one was dull. I never knew it was labeled as romantic suspense- I always thought it was Gothic. Either way, I hope your next book is a better fit! 💖
Bianca wrote: "Oh no, sorry it was such a drudgery. As they say, not every book is for everyone. I hope your next read is more fun."Thanks Bianca :D
Julie wrote: "Sorry this one was dull. I never knew it was labeled as romantic suspense- I always thought it was Gothic. Either way, I hope your next book is a better fit! 💖"Thanks Julie - Gothic makes sense. I'm already on a better one :)
Not every book will appeal and that’s ok! I hope your next one is better! :)
I agree with you 100%! Super boring!
Oh no! So sorry this was a painful experience, Jen. I hope your next book is one you love!
Suzy wrote: "I agree with you 100%! Super boring!"JanB wrote: "Not every book will appeal and that’s ok! I hope your next one is better! :)"
LOL - you were kinder in your rating, Suzy!
Meredith wrote: "Oh no! So sorry this was a painful experience, Jen. I hope your next book is one you love!"Thanks Meredith :)
Oh no! I absolutely adored this and the movie, but that's me. You are you. On to the next!
Lol movie you say? Hmmm I’m sure I could watch it- I know Hitchcock did the birds which she wrote.
I’m sorry this didn’t work for you, Jen! I enjoyed your review! I have not read it yet! 😬
Thanks Jennifer lol 😃 I am sure you will like it a whole lot more than I did
It's been ages since I read this one, the only book I've ever read by this author. I loved it then, but I have no idea how I would feel about it today after reading scads of contemporary novels. Hope your next read is fabulous, Jen!
Yes this is Hitchcock too. He makes Danvers simply chilling.
Libby wrote: "It's been ages since I read this one, the only book I've ever read by this author. I loved it then, but I have no idea how I would feel about it today after reading scads of contemporary novels. Ho..."So true, Libby. I may have loved this had I read it years ago....
☮K wrote: "Yes this is Hitchcock too. He makes Danvers simply chilling."Ah, interesting. Yes, I believe he would have.
Wow, this was one of my favorite books. Sorry you didn't enjoy it. Classics are not for everyone. Hope you enjoy your next book.
I've watched, and enjoyed, the movie several times. Pity that the book was something of a letdown, Jen.
Cheryl wrote: "Wow, this was one of my favorite books. Sorry you didn't enjoy it. Classics are not for everyone. Hope you enjoy your next book."Perhaps if I had of read it years ago, I may have felt the same way...who knows? glad you loved it.
Kevin wrote: "I've watch, and enjoyed, the movie several times. Pity that the book was something of a letdown, Jen."It really was a pity, Kevin. Would be interested in checking out the movie. I do enjoy a good Hitchcock.
I love your honesty! I haven't read it but i istened to an audio play of it and wondered what the fuss was. Maybe it wasn't quite thrilling enough for me.
Ѳٳ☶ wrote: "I love your honesty! I haven't read it but i istened to an audio play of it and wondered what the fuss was. Maybe it wasn't quite thrilling enough for me."It wasn't thrilling - not based on contemporary thrills.*sigh*
Sorry about this one! Hope your next read is amazing.
Thanks Suzanne it was :)
Jen I felt the same way!
Thanks Wendy! Good to know I’m not alone! :)
Yikes! So sorry you didn’t like it. It’s one of my favorites!
I’m one of very few apparently lol. Glad it’s a fav of yours
