The Island
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"A TENSE, PACY PAGE-TURNER" GUARDIAN
"BRILLIANT AND RELENTLESS" Don Winslow
The unmissable new thriller from the bestselling author of THE CHAIN.
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF UNTIL THEY COME FOR YOUR FAMILY.
After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together, but once they're deep in the Australian outback, the jet-lagged and exhausted kids are so over their new mom.
When they discover a remote Dutch Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong. Then a shocking accident propels the Baxters from an unsettling situation into an absolute nightmare.
When Heather and the kids are separated from Tom, they are forced to escape alone, seconds ahead of their pursuers. Now it's up to Heather to save herself and the kids, even though they don't trust her, the harsh bushland is filled with danger, and the locals want her dead.
Heather has been underestimated her entire life, but she knows that only she can bring her family home again and become the mother the children desperately need, even if it means doing the unthinkable to keep them all alive.
SOON TO BE A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES
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Ich fand das Buch ganz okay, für Zwischendurch mal etwas absolut anderes, als das, was ich sonst lese. An die Schreibart McKintys musste ich mich erstmal gewöhnen, da am Anfang alles sehr schnell ging von der Handlung her, aber ab dem 1/3, der Hälfte ging es absolut klar und es war an manchen Stellen nicht mehr aus der Hand zu legen. Wer es spannend und etwas gruselig mag, mit mehreren Plottwists ist hier kurzweilig gut aufgehoben!
I just finished reading Adrian McKinty's latest thriller, The Island, and while it was a fast-paced and easy read, I couldn't help but feel a little underwhelmed. The writing itself is fluid and kept the pages turning, which I appreciate. However, the main issue for me was the predictable storyline and the complete lack of suspense. Right from the start, especially when you connect the dots with the book's cover art, the plot's big reveal becomes pretty obvious. The story unfortunately never manages to build any real tension, which took away from the overall experience. Even though the events were exciting, the lack of surprise and suspense meant the overall impact was quite muted. In short, it's a quick, entertaining read if you're looking for something to pass the time. Just don't expect any thrilling moments or shocking twists.
Description
"A TENSE, PACY PAGE-TURNER" GUARDIAN
"BRILLIANT AND RELENTLESS" Don Winslow
The unmissable new thriller from the bestselling author of THE CHAIN.
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF UNTIL THEY COME FOR YOUR FAMILY.
After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together, but once they're deep in the Australian outback, the jet-lagged and exhausted kids are so over their new mom.
When they discover a remote Dutch Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong. Then a shocking accident propels the Baxters from an unsettling situation into an absolute nightmare.
When Heather and the kids are separated from Tom, they are forced to escape alone, seconds ahead of their pursuers. Now it's up to Heather to save herself and the kids, even though they don't trust her, the harsh bushland is filled with danger, and the locals want her dead.
Heather has been underestimated her entire life, but she knows that only she can bring her family home again and become the mother the children desperately need, even if it means doing the unthinkable to keep them all alive.
SOON TO BE A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES
Book Information
Posts
Guter Zwischen-Leser
Ich fand das Buch ganz okay, für Zwischendurch mal etwas absolut anderes, als das, was ich sonst lese. An die Schreibart McKintys musste ich mich erstmal gewöhnen, da am Anfang alles sehr schnell ging von der Handlung her, aber ab dem 1/3, der Hälfte ging es absolut klar und es war an manchen Stellen nicht mehr aus der Hand zu legen. Wer es spannend und etwas gruselig mag, mit mehreren Plottwists ist hier kurzweilig gut aufgehoben!
I just finished reading Adrian McKinty's latest thriller, The Island, and while it was a fast-paced and easy read, I couldn't help but feel a little underwhelmed. The writing itself is fluid and kept the pages turning, which I appreciate. However, the main issue for me was the predictable storyline and the complete lack of suspense. Right from the start, especially when you connect the dots with the book's cover art, the plot's big reveal becomes pretty obvious. The story unfortunately never manages to build any real tension, which took away from the overall experience. Even though the events were exciting, the lack of surprise and suspense meant the overall impact was quite muted. In short, it's a quick, entertaining read if you're looking for something to pass the time. Just don't expect any thrilling moments or shocking twists.