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Bezig met laden... The Widow (editie 2016)door Fiona Barton (Auteur)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. I read this on holiday. And it's the right kind of book for the occasion. Just interesting enough without being in any way demanding. Controlling husband, who turms out to be into porn, is suspected of child abduction. Is he, or isn't he? Is his wife aware? Or complicit? Do we care? Not a lot. But it's well enough written, quite cleverly plotted. I probably won't read any more in the series. Well, maybe on holiday. This is the first book in the Kate Waters series...if there is a series. Not sure if there's a 3rd book. This one alternates telling the story of the widow from the widow's perspective, the detective's perspective and Kate's perspective. Before the widow becomes the widow, her husband is accused of abducting a young girl. Kate is sent out to get an exclusive interview with the widow. The book goes back and forth in time telling the story of Bella and her disappearance. The book was well-written and I actually liked this one better than The Child (book 2 in the series). Jean Taylor is a perfect London housewife, a little untidy. Her husband, Glen, is controlling. He married her young and convinced her of his importance in the world. Most of it was a lie, but Jean doesn't seem particularly upset by that. In fact she's not particularly upset about much of anything, including the fact that Glen was just run over by a bus. What does upset her is the ever-present horde of reporters wanting to get her story. It seems that Glen just may have kidnapped beautiful little Bella, who was out playing in her yard one minute and, the next minute, was gone. Despite Bella's mother's tearful pleas on the media, and the dedicated detecting of Bob Sparks, no trace of Bella is ever found. Glen is the prime suspect. His truck was seen in the area the day Bella was snatched. And there are other clues, as well. But nothing can be proved. The Widow had an excellent start that immediately grabbed me. It was consistent in its format, if not always fluid in the reading of it, and had an element of creepiness to it that warranted its label “psychological” thriller when used. Some may not like “creepy” or the way that it was offered here, but I LOVE it because it’s so much harder to pull off than “scary” or “gross.” “Creepy” toys with the mind in its subtlety. I picked this one up not sure of what expectations to have, this being a debut and all, and that’s a delicious thing in itself: being able to go into something clean of prejudice or bias. The Widow had resonance. It offered those shards of thought, of dialogue, of wit that ring so true that they’re undeniable and, to some, possibly even a little off-putting. This was a great debut from Barton, and her experience in journalism came through. She offered insight into the world of breaking news media with a naturalness that can only come from a creature in their own element. 4 wonderful Widow Stars from me
Barton skillfully weaves a tale that reminds us that yes, we can be deceived by others, but we can just as easily deceive ourselves. Perception is a two-way street. A stranger or a loved one can play a role or act a part until it feels real. And here is where the brilliance of The Widow lies. Whom do you trust? Whom can you trust? And not just others but ourselves as well. The Widow reminds us that relationships are not black and white to those in them — they're forever grey. Crime novels featuring ludicrous scenarios where numerous ciphers get offed in a variety of ways seem to be going out of fashion. The new trend is for more realistic accounts of crimes, focusing on the minutiae of investigation and the frequently dull and frustrating aspects of detection. Fiona Barton’s debut is firmly of this type and it’s utterly gripping...She cleverly details how each individual copes with a long investigation without ever lessening the tension. The Widow is a tribute to those professionals who never let go of a story, or a case, however cold. Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Kate Waters (1) PrijzenOnderscheidingenErelijsten
"Following the twists and turns of an unimaginable crime, The Widow is an electrifying debut thriller that will take you into the dark spaces that exist between a husband and a wife. When the police started asking questions, Jean Taylor turned into a different woman. One who enabled her and her husband to carry on when more bad things began to happen. . . But that woman's husband died last week. And Jean doesn't have to be her anymore. There's a lot Jean hasn't said over the years about the crime her husband was suspected of committing. She was too busy being the perfect wife, standing by her man while living with the accusing glares and the anonymous harassment. Now there's no reason to stay quiet. There are people who want to hear her story. They want to know what it was like living with that man. She can tell them that there were secrets. There always are in a marriage. The truth--that's all anyone wants. But the one lesson Jean has learned in the last few years is that she can make people believe anything. . . "-- Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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I liked this slowly evolving novel for the most part. Jean's character was infuriating at times, with her seemingly ignorant support of her husband and unwillingness to explore her own feelings. Some readers would be put off by this so-called "weak" character. However, it did keep the reader guessing to a certain extent. For the majority of this story, I felt like I *thought* I knew the underlying truth, but there was just enough doubt to make me unsure. This is the first in a series of novels that features the character of Kate Waters, a reporter who covers the kidnapping story. She's not the main character, but she does feature throughout the novel. I did enjoy this enough to want to read the second book of the series, which I've already started. ( )