Rating: 3.0/5
This latest offering from Amanda Brittany draws on a number of tried and tested themes and literary mechanics that regular readers of the genre will be familiar with. It uses a dual timeline with (almost) current events taking place in 2019 and historical background being interspersed from the 1980s. If you are already familiar with Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" (and most readers of this genre will be) then you will hardly fail to notice the influence of that novel on both the setting and events that transpire during the 2019 timeframe. Dame Agatha's legacy is also visible in the murderer's choice of poison.
This novel is certainly well-paced and there are sections that really are very impressive and suitably atmospheric, with the Gothic backdrop being used to good effect by the author. Unfortunately, the same high standard isn't maintained consistently throughout and the atmosphere and tension sometimes wanes as a result.
However, the most striking element of "The Island House" is the plotting. Not unusually, there are occurrences that are dubiously convenient, though necessary in order to move the storyline in the desired direction - but it is rare sight to come across plotting that is as far-fetched and contrived as is on display here. I am sure that regular readers of the genre will work out some of the twists and identify who the culprit is, but I would defy anyone to second-guess all of them. Just when you think that the plotting couldn't be any more outrageous this novel stretches credulity to new lengths with another outlandishly bonkers disclosure.
And yet, in spite of - or perhaps even because of - these potential shortcomings, this still makes for an enjoyable read.
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The Cookster @ Reviewer ranking #43
An outrageously contrived plot - but still an enjoyable read.
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 10 agosto 2021
KarenC
Loved it!
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 11 agosto 2021
Loved it!
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 11 agosto 2021
Wow, what a roller-coaster read, I loved everything about this story - the Gothic hotel on the island, the mysterious characters, even the creepy puppets! I was rooting for Alice throughout and on the edge of my seat when the dead bodies began turning up. The dual timeline worked brilliantly and the twist was unexpected. A gripping, chilling and addictive thriller I found hard to put down. Highly recommended.
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 11 agosto 2021
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Terri Nixon
Classic and spine-tingling
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 29 agosto 2021
G. Noble
3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 on sites without half star ratings) Unsettling read
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 10 marzo 2022
