Rob

I've heard very good things about this book but, although it was ok, I don't think it's worthy. The end half was good but it definately didn't make up for the slow start. Interesting final twist though.

Loved this book! I'm not a huge crime reader but this is the best book in the genre that I've read so far.

This was another great installment of the series. It started as a 5 star book but spent too long on the final act for my liking so dropped down to a 4.

Looking forward to the 4th book next year and the upcoming series.

I loved this book as can be seen by the rating. It built brilliantly on the good first book and added some really original characters. It finished on a great cliffhanger so bring on number 3.

I really enjoyed this book, especially the core concept. It made you want to read on and on to find out who and why. The two main characters are well written making them very relatable and the chapter structure meant you always wanted to get back to the other one.

What started as a 5 star book ended as a 4 star book but I'm still looking forward to reading the next in the series. Hopefully there will be some more answers!

It touched on interesting concepts but didn't fully explore them and failed to make you care about the characters involved.

Sometimes 3 star books can be really disappointing and other times they are satisfying quick reads, this book is the latter. It lacks the jaw dropping end that would elevate it to another level but the Twilight Zone-esque mystery felt unique and intriguing, resulting in an enjoyable read.

To tell you why I gave this 5 stars would be a bit of a spoiler so I'll just say the unreliable narrator and uncertainty of what's actually going on keeps the reader guessing and unsure of what's going to happen next. It's by no means an action packed horror story but it still moves along at a fast pace and kept me interested in how the events will finally conclude.

I really enjoyed this book from the get go. It has a cast of varied and interesting characters and the central concept is genuinely thought provoking. It inevitably got a little more predictable towards the end but for most of the book it was a real page turner. The short ‘chapters' also made it the perfect ‘pick up if you have 5 minutes' book.

Although it didn't hit the heights of Deaths End this brought the trilogy to a fantastic and satisfying conclusion. I'm at a loss to imagine how one could come up with a story as complex and intricate as this trilogy! This has been one of my favourite reading experiences in a long time and I can't wait to see what he does next.

This was such an incredible read. The concepts and characters were so well written and the complex and labyrinthine plot kept you guessing the whole way. I can't recommend this highly enough.

So nearly a 4 but I struggled to care about the characters enough to want them to succeed. Despite this, as the book progressed it slowly pushed beyond the usual cliches and by the end I really liked the universe mechanics/rules.

This was a typical Matt Haig book in that it deals with an extraordinary circumstance and how it effects the main characters mental health. Luckily I enjoy his style, not least due to the speed of the story telling and ease of reading; however, the ending was a slight let down as it felt like he ran out of steam and decided to just stop there and wrap it all up as quickly as possible.

I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book when I first started reading it, partly because of the grim situation she was in but also because of the unique way it was told. Thankfully that feeling didn't last long and I soon loved the book and really cared what happened to the main characters. Looking forward to see how the film stacks up now.

Although there's potential for a lot more to be told about the Bobiverse this book concludes all of the open threads of the last books and gives you a hint of what may become of the Bobs in the future. Another cracking read!

This could very well have been the second half of the previous book as it starts off just as the other finished. Great story and concepts again, I couldn't put it down.

As soon as I started reading this book the tone reminded me of “The Martian” and “Ready Player One”, which for me at least was a real positive. I found it just as easy and compelling to read. On the face of it it's quite a straightforward story but there's lots to think about if you scratch the surface and the pace the story doesn't give you time to get bored. I know there were some criticisms of The Martian that the protagonist was too emotionless and didn't break down enough given his situation and I can see the same accusation being levelled at the Bob character, but this is one of the main reasons I loved these characters as they have an impossible task to do and just get on with it! I really enjoyed this book and am going to go straight to number 2.

Enjoyable tale through history with an original take on time travel but it was stretched out a bit too long and had predictable revelations.

As much a coming of age story as it was an exorcism one, the former actually being the most compelling part of the book. Come for the exorcism, stay for the friendship!

Nothing like the first book as it revolves around togetherness and an expansive setting instead of the claustrophobia and dread of the first. Although at first this was a disappointment it turned into a strength. Similar to Alien and Aliens.

Good characters and a satisfying evolution of ‘The Shining'.

Stephen King at his best. It's not quite up there with 22/11/63 but the relatively quick pace and great characters really hit the spot. It's ripe for an adaptation but maybe Stanger Things has beaten them to to it.

I was looking for a ‘Stephen King Lite' book as my daughter showed an interest in reading one of his and I obviously didn't want to traumatise her ;) Unfortunately, this isn't just light on adult themes but also light on the other things King is known for, like suspense and intrigue.

Although the ending picked up a bit I think I'll suggest she waits a few years and reads ‘full fat King' when she's ready.

So nearly 5 stars but it lacked the emotional urgency of The Martian so just missed out. I still loved the problem solving, mathematical and scientific MacGyver genre though.

Great Read! With similar DNA to the previous book, Dark Matter, there was a danger this one could feel repetitive; however, the different plot device allows for very different exploration of scenarios and how they could effect a person.

Such a disappointment. Feels like he listened too much to his critics instead of just writing from the heart.