Lisa Jewell
Auteur van Then She Was Gone
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Lisa Jewell lives in London with her husband and their cat. Lisa Jewell (born July 19, 1968) is a popular British author of women's fiction. Her books include Ralph's Party, Thirtynothing, After The Party, a sequel to Ralph's Party, and most recently The House We Grew Up In. Jewell is one of the toon meer most popular authors writing in the UK today. In 2008, she was awarded the Melissa Nathan Award For Comedy Romance for her novel 31 Dream Street. Her titles often reach the bestseller list like, I Found You, in 2017 and Then She Was Gone, in 2018. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder
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- Jewell, Lisa
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- London, England, UK
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- Epsom School of Art and Design (Fashion Illustration and Promotion)
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Jessica Jones Noir-Lite
Review of the Penguin Audio edition (July 4, 2024) narrated by Helen Laser and released simultaneously with the Hyperion Avenue hardcover & eBook.
I have only read 3 other books by so-called "psychological suspense" writer Lisa Jewell, but they were more suspenseful and creepy than this one. I only know Jessica Jones from the TV adaptations of the Marvel comics character, which were much more noir-like and dark themed. So although the promo text for this "first book in the brand-new Marvel Crime series, [which] introduces fans to a grittier, street-level side of the Marvel Universe" promises a darker edge, I suspect that both groups of fans may be somewhat disappointed in the result.
See photograph at https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.bd1190f6e3b8fdd6a6d918e388789ed2?rik=ZI5Or8aF4%2bHxa..."
Actor Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones in the Netflix TV series adaptations (2015-2019). Image sourced from Slash Film.
Former superhero (abilities: superstrength/flying) Jessica Jones now runs her solo Alias Investigations private detective business. She is hired by a client to investigate why her 2 teenage children have returned from a summer visit with the father in England and do not seem to be the same as they were. Jones takes on the case and also enlists a teenage assistant Malcolm to help infiltrate the high school world of the kids. Occasional boyfriend Luke Cage makes some cameo appearances. Superhero antics are kept to a minimum though with Jones trying to curtail her drinking and use of powers due to a possible pregnancy.
Overall this did feel in keeping with the Jessica Jones that I knew from the TV adaptations. Chronologically it takes place after her retirement from superheroing and after her escape from the mind control of Kilgrave (which was the story arc of Season 1 on TV). The plot she faces in Breaking the Dark is diabolical enough, but it all seems much lighter than her own or Lisa Jewell's other outings.
The narration by Helen Laser was fine in all voices. It would have certainly added a further edge if they had gotten Krysten Ritter to narrate.
Trivia and Links
There is a promotional article at Marvel.com where you can also read the opening chapters of the book here. The article also mentions that future planned Marvel Crime novels include a Luke Cage novel by S.A. Cosby and a Daredevil novel by Alex Segura.… (meer)
Review of the Penguin Audio edition (July 4, 2024) narrated by Helen Laser and released simultaneously with the Hyperion Avenue hardcover & eBook.
She has left behind most of her close friends from her years as a—admittedly below par—super hero. They exist on another plane now, far above her, with their costumes and their glamour and their mystique. She is a scruffy second cousin in comparison, not thought of nor remembered from day to day. And she has felt for so long that this is where she belongs, here in this nasty apartment, doing this nasty, messy job, alone, drunk, empty inside. But surely, she wonders painfully, surely there must be more than this.
I have only read 3 other books by so-called "psychological suspense" writer Lisa Jewell, but they were more suspenseful and creepy than this one. I only know Jessica Jones from the TV adaptations of the Marvel comics character, which were much more noir-like and dark themed. So although the promo text for this "first book in the brand-new Marvel Crime series, [which] introduces fans to a grittier, street-level side of the Marvel Universe" promises a darker edge, I suspect that both groups of fans may be somewhat disappointed in the result.
See photograph at https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.bd1190f6e3b8fdd6a6d918e388789ed2?rik=ZI5Or8aF4%2bHxa..."
Actor Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones in the Netflix TV series adaptations (2015-2019). Image sourced from Slash Film.
Former superhero (abilities: superstrength/flying) Jessica Jones now runs her solo Alias Investigations private detective business. She is hired by a client to investigate why her 2 teenage children have returned from a summer visit with the father in England and do not seem to be the same as they were. Jones takes on the case and also enlists a teenage assistant Malcolm to help infiltrate the high school world of the kids. Occasional boyfriend Luke Cage makes some cameo appearances. Superhero antics are kept to a minimum though with Jones trying to curtail her drinking and use of powers due to a possible pregnancy.
Overall this did feel in keeping with the Jessica Jones that I knew from the TV adaptations. Chronologically it takes place after her retirement from superheroing and after her escape from the mind control of Kilgrave (which was the story arc of Season 1 on TV). The plot she faces in Breaking the Dark is diabolical enough, but it all seems much lighter than her own or Lisa Jewell's other outings.
The narration by Helen Laser was fine in all voices. It would have certainly added a further edge if they had gotten Krysten Ritter to narrate.
Trivia and Links
There is a promotional article at Marvel.com where you can also read the opening chapters of the book here. The article also mentions that future planned Marvel Crime novels include a Luke Cage novel by S.A. Cosby and a Daredevil novel by Alex Segura.… (meer)
Ok, I did not realize this story is a bit on the Sci-fi side of the book world. Not really my genre at all. But, I did read it. So, take my review with a grain of salt!
Amber Randall is seeking help from private investigator, Jessica Jones. Jessica does not really believe Amber when she says her twins are not right. The twins have just returned back to the states after a long stay with their father in the UK. The twins don’t act like themselves, and they now have flawless skin, have lost their distinctive tics and habits, and keep talking about a girl named Belle. Amber insists her children have been replaced by something horrible, something “perfect”.
This is not your usual Lisa Jewell. She is one of my favorite go to suspense authors. As usual, she has wonderful characters. This is what kept me reading. I love Jessica. She is a hot mess but she is also intelligent and a bit snarky!
I also enjoyed the hunt to find out what happened to the twins! What kind of brain washing or experience did they actually have? This is where the story deviated from the normal. It involves human blood and not the vampire kind.
If this is what you like, you will enjoy this one. It is just a bit far fetched and “out there”. But, it is not going to stop me from reading this author, I will just skip this series.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.… (meer)
Amber Randall is seeking help from private investigator, Jessica Jones. Jessica does not really believe Amber when she says her twins are not right. The twins have just returned back to the states after a long stay with their father in the UK. The twins don’t act like themselves, and they now have flawless skin, have lost their distinctive tics and habits, and keep talking about a girl named Belle. Amber insists her children have been replaced by something horrible, something “perfect”.
This is not your usual Lisa Jewell. She is one of my favorite go to suspense authors. As usual, she has wonderful characters. This is what kept me reading. I love Jessica. She is a hot mess but she is also intelligent and a bit snarky!
I also enjoyed the hunt to find out what happened to the twins! What kind of brain washing or experience did they actually have? This is where the story deviated from the normal. It involves human blood and not the vampire kind.
If this is what you like, you will enjoy this one. It is just a bit far fetched and “out there”. But, it is not going to stop me from reading this author, I will just skip this series.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.… (meer)
Amber Randall comes to Jessica Jones with a problem involving her twins and their unusual behavior since coming home from a visit with their father in the UK. Jessica takes the case even though she is facing a crisis of her own; she may be pregnant with Luke Cage's baby. Jessica employs Malcolm to become friends with the twins, while she takes a trip to the UK to meet their father and trace their movements while they were there. What she finds leads her to the kind of supernatural connection she thought she had once upon a time, already escaped.
Breaking the Dark is a unique story that does deliver a strong message about what constitutes perfection and the lengths some people will go to attain it. Some supernatural elements are woven into the story, which includes appearances by a few other Marvel characters. Those who are not familiar with the backstories of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage will be at somewhat of a loss when their "super powers" become part of the narrative. Also, the protagonists do not have the gritty feel of the authentic characters developed in the Marvel Comics world. The basic plot of the story is interesting but the alternating chapters in the past and present are a distraction in the storytelling. However, the two timelines do come together by the end offering a satisfying conclusion. Overall Breaking the Dark represents a missed opportunity to more deeply explore the essence of what makes these Marvel characters so entertaining.… (meer)
Breaking the Dark is a unique story that does deliver a strong message about what constitutes perfection and the lengths some people will go to attain it. Some supernatural elements are woven into the story, which includes appearances by a few other Marvel characters. Those who are not familiar with the backstories of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage will be at somewhat of a loss when their "super powers" become part of the narrative. Also, the protagonists do not have the gritty feel of the authentic characters developed in the Marvel Comics world. The basic plot of the story is interesting but the alternating chapters in the past and present are a distraction in the storytelling. However, the two timelines do come together by the end offering a satisfying conclusion. Overall Breaking the Dark represents a missed opportunity to more deeply explore the essence of what makes these Marvel characters so entertaining.… (meer)
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I used to read books of this genre sporadically (say, a Gone Girl or a Primal Fear plus a few unmentionables). However, in the last few years, I had completely given up reading thrillers primarily for 2 reasons:
1. I can't keep thrillers down once I start. And being a mother of two youngn kids, I do not have the luxury of reading a book at the cost of everything else.
2. My usual reading time is bedtime. So if I pick up a thriller at say 9.30pm after the kids are asleep, then I will be up till 1am or so until I am done with the book. Then don't ask how I used to get up for the morning tiffins.… (meer)