The Prisoner
Ratings24
Average rating3.1
When this book was initially released, I received an eARC, but life's demands overwhelmed me, leaving no time to indulge in it. To make amends, I decided to purchase the audiobook as a gesture of support. I can honestly say, I thoroughly relished the experience, managing to immerse myself in most of it while at work today.
With her latest work, BA Paris takes storytelling to new heights, enthralling readers with a double-layered, claustrophobic thriller experience that will have them engrossed from start to finish. Despite my initial reservations upon reading the summary, I decided to give this book a chance. Little did I anticipate the rollercoaster of emotions awaiting me as I joined Amalie in her chilling predicament, trapped in the darkness, haunted by unanswered questions about her unknown assailant. Venturing into the Past: Unraveling the Path to the Present. The narrative swiftly captured my attention within a few chapters. Amalie's journey begins with the loss of her mother and a hasty escape to London following her father's demise. Amidst hostel stays and homelessness, fate leads her to Carolyn, a remarkable woman who offers her a live-in assistant role. As their bond deepens, Carolyn, along with her friends Justine and Lina, becomes Amalie's cherished chosen family. In the present, we are aware of her marriage to Ned Walthorpe, the affluent owner of a magazine connected to her friends. However, the reasons behind their union remain shrouded in mystery, and it's evident that their relationship is far from amicable. As we delve deeper into the story, the burning questions arise: What led them to marry, and where could they be? Is she a mere victim caught in the crossfire, or is there a sinister plot to harm the influential Walthorpe family? Among countless overused phrases, “unputdownable” truly applies to this gem. The journey it takes you on is a delightful experience, making you yearn for more while being equally desperate for answers. Fear not, as the author adeptly wraps it all up in a beautiful package, leaving no room for doubt about their talent.
The story only picked up at 50%. 50 fucking percent.
And it's so messed up. The characters are so... plain and unlikable. No dynamics whatsoever. I was so ready to give up at 30%, but I pulled through. God, it was horrendous. It was torture.
Never again. One book from this author will last me for a lifetime.
I read a lot of thrillers and lately they seem to be melding together. There isn't much originality anymore and most often they are predicable.
The Prisoner, while overall enjoyable, was predictable and frustrating. The first half of the book is great. You read, you're hooked and locked in...then it falls apart. At least for me. I saw where this was going early on, even down to Amelie's handler (kidnapper).
I want a story where I don't figure out 90% of it in the first part of the book. I want something unpredictable and thrilling. I guess a bookworm can dream.
I did enjoy the short chapters and I absolutely adored Amelie, despite her choices. She is young so the situation and decisions fit the story. For one so young, she dealt with everything pretty well and had strong character and a clear mind. I loved this about her.
If you have this on your radar, I would say grab it and give it a go. I read a lot and need to delve into something different for a while I think. I sincerely appreciate St. Martin's Press for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Got me out of a reading slump for sure. Was so fast paced, loved the short alternating time line chapters. About the last hundred pages in part two I dropped my rating from a 4 to a 3.5. The plot just became too convoluted and the “big bad” and their reasoning was confusing.
Great thriller. Just when I thought I'd figured out what was going on, bam! I had to guess again. Loved it.