The Woman in Cabin 10

A great read, highly recommended

This story had a really interesting premise. It reminds me of an Agatha Christie story, of which I have read many, where all the suspects are trapped together in a certain location (in this case a ship) where a crime may or may not have occurred. Even the ending reminds me of some Christie tropes. However, this does not have quite the same meticulously crafted plotline like one of the classics. At numerous points it stretches the limit of believability, and some parts of the mystery are a bit predictable for those familiar with the genre. That is not to say that classic mysteries did not also stretch the limits sometimes, but I think part of the issue is that these tropes are a bit harder to forgive in a mystery set today, where access to technology makes some events and situations less credible. Despite these grievances, I still very much enjoyed reading this book, which is the whole point in the end. There was definitely suspense, and I enjoyed the part at the end of each chapter jumping forward in time through news reports and internet communications. So all together, I would recommend this as a fun read, just don’t expect a literary masterpiece.

thriller senza grossi colpi di scena e in certe parti un po ironico/sarcastico. Preferisco i thriller senza tante distrazioni che vanno direttamente ai fatti. Agatha Christie insegna.

The claustrophobic trapped feeling you get reading this novel will send a chill down your spine. Intense and at times fearsome, the ephemeral feeling can give an acute sense of getting disoriented. And his is what adds to the reading pleasure of this novel- Brilliant in its plot and cunningly clever in the almost linear narrative. If you have enjoyed Woman in the Window or The Girl on the train, this read will not disappoint you.

5 stars easily! I realize I am a little late to the game in reading this one, but if you are someone who loves thrillers, and by some chance you haven’t read this one yet, it is a must! Generally, I admit that I am pretty easily-pleased when it comes to thrillers. I want something that is going to keep me engaged, keep me guessing, and ultimately surprise me in some way at the end. This book hit all of these marks for me, hence the 5 stars. I loved the cruise ship setting and the assortment of different characters, although there were a couple individuals that I couldn’t quite keep track of. I was invested in the outcome from the very beginning, and this was an easy read, in that I never felt myself having to “push through” certain parts of the book. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and felt that the story flowed easily. I also appreciated that the book didn’t include anything particularly gruesome, graphic, or disturbing, as I feel like many thrillers often include these elements unnecessarily for the shock value. I thought the twist at the end was solid and unexpected, although I do feel it would have been quite difficult to guess based on the information provided in the earlier parts of the book. There were also some details regarding the twist that I was a bit confused about and wish would’ve been explained in more detail, but overall I thought it was an interesting and surprising outcome. I can’t say what these details are without including spoilers, but overall these minor confusions did not take away from the story for me. The ending was a bit open-ended, but not too much so as to leave you feeling unsatisfied. I thought the author did a fantastic job of finding the balance between leaving you unsatisfied in the end and wrapping the story up with a pretty bow. It definitely kept me thinking for a few minutes after I finished the book. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this one and can absolutely understand why it is so popular. Thrillers are my genre of choice, and it sometimes can seem as though they get a bit repetitive, and therefore are really not that memorable. This thrilled felt more original to me, for a multitude of reasons, including the unique setting, the introduction of multiple interesting characters, and the well-crafted resolution to the story.

Los libros usados estan en muy buenas condiciones y llegan a tiempo. Muy recomendable y aun super precio.