Revenge of the Tide

Unexpected

I was disappointed with this for one reason; the synopsis suggested a compelling murder mystery but what I actually got was a variation on the classic "chick-lit".

If you like chick-lit, you'll love this book. It has all the ingredients of this genre, and once I realised what I'd got and decided to listen to it for what it was, I did quite enjoy it. The narrator is perfect for this kind of book, but wouldn't sit right with a darker murder mystery.

I have rated it with only three stars because it is not what the synopsis suggests, but as a novel of its type it is an entertaining listen.

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

revenge of the tide

Tedious
First time I have heard of this author and was bored from beginning to half way through the audiotape.In fact I did not finish it,despite buying it as an extra,as I had used up my credits for the month

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Pole Dancing, Barge Boats and Gangsters

After reading Elizabeth Haynes debut novel 'Into the Darkest Corner' I was looking forward to trying her other books - I had an audible credit so I purchased 'Revenge of the Tide' on audio.

Firstly the narration is very good, Karen Cass does an excellent job.

Secondly I have to disagree with other reviewers this wasn't chick lit, it just wasn't a detective thriller. Okay so it is nowhere near as pacey or heart pounding as Haynes first novel but it's still good. It took me a few chapters to get into it but then I was hooked and intrigued.

If you are looking for a typical Cop thriller novel then this might not be for you, but I think fans of Claire Seeber would like this.

To sum up, not as great as the debut novel, but still a really good and refreshing thriller style story.

I'll definitely purchase Elizabeth Haynes next novel 'Human Remains'

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A huge disappointment

I gave Elizabeth Haynes debut 'Into the darkest corner' 5 stars (worthy of 6 if that were possible !) so had high hopes for this her second. However, this was hugely disappointing. Unbelievable, slow, repetitive and hard to believe it was by the same author. I lost interest around half way through but kept going as I so wanted it to get better. 3 stars as I hope there is better to come from the author

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

loathed main character

I have never disliked a main character as much as Genavive and was relieved when the book finally ended. She was a petulant, arrogant and extremely annoying, I found the story line very weak as well which was disappointing as I really enjoyed into the darkest corner.

A very enjoyable book

I found the story a little slow to begin with but once I got into it I was totally hooked! A great read.

A good light thriller

Any additional comments?

Not nearly as powerful as Into The Darkest Corner or Human Remains, this is a good light thriller. I enjoyed the story and the narration was very good. There were times when the main protagonist made me internally tut and throw my eyes to the heavens. She can be a bit airheaded at times, but then she is probably in her early 20s and we have to allow for characters being dim at times.

An interesting listen.

Any additional comments?

Elizabeth Haynes first book 'Into the Darkest Corner' was absolutely brilliant and this whilst a good listen isn't half as good as that.