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Goodnight, Beautiful
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It’s hard to write much about about Goodnight, Beautiful by Aimee Molloy without giving anything away.
Newly married Annie and her psychoanalyst husband Sam move to a small town to be close to Sam’s mother who is in a nursing home. Sam has created an expensively furnished consulting room downstairs. Little does he know that every word of his consultations can be heard upstairs through a secret vent.
A little while later Sam disappears.
This is a clever thriller, an object lesson in ‘sleight of pen’. You are reading, enjoying, being swept along by the story. Suddenly the ground falls away, preconceptions are shattered.
Ok, we’ve read these sort of books before, so - concentrate, readjust, don’t let yourself get caught out again - you’re ready for it this time .......... and then ..... damn, didn’t see that coming! :)
This novel won’t terrify you, make your heartbeat rise to a worrying level or cause you to lose a nights sleep, but I really did look forward to picking it up.
The writing is light but sharp, the action skips along at a lively pace and there’s loads of surprises. Dialogue flows nicely and characters are drawn knowingly with some irony and wit.
Must admit I did finally guess a couple of the twists later on in the book, but overall this was a quick and very entertaining read.
Newly married Annie and her psychoanalyst husband Sam move to a small town to be close to Sam’s mother who is in a nursing home. Sam has created an expensively furnished consulting room downstairs. Little does he know that every word of his consultations can be heard upstairs through a secret vent.
A little while later Sam disappears.
This is a clever thriller, an object lesson in ‘sleight of pen’. You are reading, enjoying, being swept along by the story. Suddenly the ground falls away, preconceptions are shattered.
Ok, we’ve read these sort of books before, so - concentrate, readjust, don’t let yourself get caught out again - you’re ready for it this time .......... and then ..... damn, didn’t see that coming! :)
This novel won’t terrify you, make your heartbeat rise to a worrying level or cause you to lose a nights sleep, but I really did look forward to picking it up.
The writing is light but sharp, the action skips along at a lively pace and there’s loads of surprises. Dialogue flows nicely and characters are drawn knowingly with some irony and wit.
Must admit I did finally guess a couple of the twists later on in the book, but overall this was a quick and very entertaining read.
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March 16, 2021
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Great review Richard! I'm looking forward to reading this one!
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Sam should've used a little of the money he spent on furnishings to make sure his room was soundproof. This sounds like a fun read; wonderful review, Richard.
Great review, Richard! I'm glad you enjoyed it and were caught off guard with some of the twists. That makes all the difference!
Great review Richard, I keep taking this one on and off my TBR, maybe I'll put it back on after your review!
preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Great review Richard! I'm looking forward to reading this one!"
Thanks .......... I don’t think you’ll be disappointed :)
Thanks .......... I don’t think you’ll be disappointed :)
Anni wrote: "Oh yes - just up my street! I love your phrase ‘slight of pen’ and I may have to steal it☺️"
Feel free ........ I sure I stole it from somewhere :) Thanks Anni.
Feel free ........ I sure I stole it from somewhere :) Thanks Anni.
Maureen wrote: "Sounds really good Richard, it has lots of positive reviews I see. Excellent review 👏🏻"
Thanks Maureen, it was really good fun! :)
Thanks Maureen, it was really good fun! :)
Michael wrote: "Fantastic review, Richard! The early twists were amazing! Glad you enjoyed it. :)"
I did Michael, a lot! Thanks :)
I did Michael, a lot! Thanks :)
Awesome review, Richard! This sounds so fun, especially with twists you didn't see coming! I can't pass up on that haha... definitely adding this to my tbr! :)
Fran wrote: "Richard...glad this was an enjoyable read for you. Great review!👍"
Thanks Fran ......... this was an exciting and fun read :)
Thanks Fran ......... this was an exciting and fun read :)
Catherine wrote: "Excellent review Richard! The twists (especially the first one) were fantastic!"
Thanks Catherine ......... it certainly caught me out! :)
Thanks Catherine ......... it certainly caught me out! :)
Judith wrote: "I’d love to overhear some conversations of people I’d recommend for therapy! Lovely review."
Good point Judith ........... quite a thought :)
Good point Judith ........... quite a thought :)
Zoeytron wrote: "Your review shows your pleasure, and makes me want to read it."
Thanks Zoey ........ pure, good quality entertainment :)
Thanks Zoey ........ pure, good quality entertainment :)
Jenna wrote: "Sam should've used a little of the money he spent on furnishings to make sure his room was soundproof. This sounds like a fun read; wonderful review, Richard."
I think you are right Jenna! :) Thanks!
I think you are right Jenna! :) Thanks!
Regina wrote: "Great review, Richard! I'm glad you enjoyed it and were caught off guard with some of the twists. That makes all the difference!"
It certainly does ........ this was a fun read. Thanks Regina :)
It certainly does ........ this was a fun read. Thanks Regina :)
"Little does he know that every word of his consultations can be heard upstairs through a secret vent."
I'm totally seeing myself with my ear glued to the vent. :P
I'm totally seeing myself with my ear glued to the vent. :P
Brandice wrote: "Great review Richard, I keep hearing good things about this one — It’s on my list! :)"
Thanks Brandice ......... I think you’ll find it entertaining :)
Thanks Brandice ......... I think you’ll find it entertaining :)
Holly wrote: "Great review Richard, I keep taking this one on and off my TBR, maybe I'll put it back on after your review!"
Love to know what you think if you get to it ......... thanks Holly :)
Love to know what you think if you get to it ......... thanks Holly :)
Paromjit wrote: "Lovely review, Richard.......delighted it was such an enjoyable read! :)"
Thanks Paromjit! :)
Thanks Paromjit! :)
Very nice review, Richard! Since you are saying it catches you in surprise I am interested and have added! Thanks!
Paromjit wrote: "Lovely review, Richard.......delighted it was such an enjoyable read! :)"
Cheers Paromjit ........ it really was :)
Cheers Paromjit ........ it really was :)
JanB wrote: "I just finished this one myself. You described it perfectly! I’m glad you enjoyed!"
Enjoyed your review too Jan ........ Thanks :)
Enjoyed your review too Jan ........ Thanks :)
Farrah wrote: "Excellent review Richard! I really enjoyed this one too 🙂"
Thanks Farrah ....... glad we felt the same about this one :)
Thanks Farrah ....... glad we felt the same about this one :)