Zero Days

Despite a hastily cobbled together ending, this is easily Ware's best outing since her breakout, Cabin 10. With a better resolution and maybe 30-50 more pages, she would have really knocked it out of the park with this one.

This is an informal review because wtf did I just read haha. Anyways, I've picked this book at a bookstore here in the Philippines because I'm a huge fan of Agatha Christie, whereas at the back of the book, it said "It is the Agatha Christie of our generation" that led me into reading the book because I assumed that it will be like AC vibes. But guess what? It's not.

It's actually an easy read if we based on the wordings used, very understandable, but what gave it away is the redundancy of the phrases. For a thriller book, yes, it should be detailed, but with depth and context

On page 138 (physical book version-hardbound), I had a hunch who would be linked to the crime, and in page 184, my suspicion grew. Guess what? That was the plot twist but why is it so easy to guess? I was hoping it to be more twisted, at least.

Furthermore, 2.5 stars because I enjoyed some parts but it's not enough for me to give 3. I would recommended to the new readers of thriller though.

I would say this is a pretty basic thriller- tense and the audiobook was great, but otherwise the story was pretty average. I figured out the major plot before the halfway point so most of the time spent with this was just purely because I was curious on how it would wrap up and that also was quite average and fairly predictable too.

Captivating Read

Ruth Ware has always been a go-to author for me – I stroll into Barnes & Noble, pick up her latest, glance at the blurb, and it's an instant addition to my reading list. I'm thrilled I picked up "Zero Days" and delved into it, although I do wish I hadn't taken so long to finish. Overall, it was a delightful read, and I'm eagerly anticipating her upcoming release, "The Perfect Couple."

The premise of "Zero Days" is refreshingly unique and had me hooked right from the start. The initial chapters, where Jack finds herself embroiled in a mysterious job under the guidance of Gabe, were particularly enthralling. Ruth Ware expertly crafts tension and intrigue during this phase, setting the stage for what's to come.

The story takes a dramatic turn when Jack returns home to find Gabe brutally murdered. The emotions conveyed in this pivotal moment are raw and powerful, effectively illustrating the upheaval in Jack's life. From here, the narrative takes on a thrilling pace as we follow Jack's frantic quest to prove her innocence while evading capture.

However, there are moments where the pacing falters, causing the story to feel sluggish and overly long. While some trimming could have enhanced the overall experience, Jack's unwavering determination to uncover the truth and clear her name remains a compelling aspect of her character, ensuring readers remain invested in her journey.

The conclusion of the book is a redeeming factor, neatly tying up loose ends and providing a satisfying resolution. The epilogue, in particular, offers a glimpse into Jack's future, leaving readers with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction for her hard-earned victories.

one thing about a ruth ware book is im going to figure out the killer in the first 20%!!!

Really enjoyed the entire book, but (trying to be spoiler free) there was an extra happily ever after that they threw in at the end. I should have seen it coming, but it felt unnecessary and took away from the emotional growth of Jack. Just my opinion.

This one had me hooked from the off. It's fast paced, and the tension ramps up chapter by chapter.
It is glaringly obvious, by the midpoint, who is partly responsible the murder, but not who sanctioned it.
For diehard Ruth Ware fans, this is a must read.
If this is first time reading a Ruth Ware book, ignore the negative reviews, read it and make up your own mind.

A little long, but still kept me interested.

This wasn't my favorite of Ware's books. I felt like I was one step ahead the whole way through.

Love Ruth Ware and her storytelling kept me in this till the end but it was disappointing overall—predictable almost from the start.

Oof a 2.5! On the plus side it was better than the The It Girl, sort of. I think The It Girl had a better plot, but was way too long which I think is a running theme for her books. She's not as dense as Stephen King but her writing can get pretty repetitive. In this book, atleast 70% of the book was spent in Jack's head with no clear action or plan. The real villain in this book is the paper thin plot. Nothing really happens. For a rather interesting premise, you would think there would be a lot of action and mystery. Well we get none of that. I believe Ruth Ware's strengths lie in her prose and themes - every book has very interesting themes. She's also pretty good in creating an ambiance a la Turn of the Key. I'm just not sure what she wants her readers to take away at the end. With this book and even with One by One, you can see she has done some research on the technical side. But on a grand scale, it's barely used in the plot. I am still unsure on what to categorise this book - is it a techno-thriller? A mystery? An action thriller (they did mention the fugitive)? It didn't commit to any of these in full. That's my biggest issue with this book, it felt average overall. I will look forward to her next book, cautiously.

This was excellent, imo her best so far.

Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I love Ruth Ware books so I bought the audiobook without reading the synopsis and enjoyed not knowing where it was headed.

I loved the relationship between Jack and Gabe but they were so happy and cute in the first chapter I knew he was going to die. (Perhaps not a  spoiler for those who read the book synopsis)