Never Knowing (edition 2011)

Got to read this because my friend Jen won a copy from Goodreads. (Yeah!!!). I enjoyed it as much as [b:Still Missing|7159515|Still Missing|Chevy Stevens|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1260468195s/7159515.jpg|7383770]. With both books there's a plot twist at the end. The dog and Evan were my favorite characters. I had a love/hate relationship with John. On one side he's a crazy killer/rapist and on the other he wanted a relationship with his daughter and granddaughter and wanted to protect them. Loved the part when he wanted to pick out the best Barbie chair. It is creepy to send dolls made from your victims. I do love her writing can't wait for another book. ( )

I kept reading but this book seemed VERY long, going into every single up, down and sideways of the feelings and happenings of and to the "client," Sara, each chapter anther session with her therapist. The subject was rather extraordinary right this minute simply because of the current effort by several states to prevent women from having abortions even in the case of rape and/or incest. Although I found it a little exhausting to read, it is quite a page turner. ( )

So, this was another win on First Reads that was sent to me for free.

I loved it. I absolutely loved it. Why no 5 stars then?

The main character is pretty whiny. In the beginning it's a bit irritating. Then, you start to feel like she has some reason to be wound a bit tight, but occasionally it still chafes. Also, it took some time to really get into the book, at least three or four chapters. It wasn't until probably 100 pages or so in that I really got gripped in the story. But, once it did it was a total page turner. I stayed up WAY too late last night reading it (which is always my mark of a truly good read) and am suffering for it today.

REALLY, really recommend.

(Little bit of language, not excessive at all.) ( )

This was a FABULOUS book! I loved how the main character started every chapter with her Shrink, and how neurotic she was. It was fun to follow her ups and downs, and the struggles she encounters. I also liked how her fiancee was both caring and exasperated, he felt like a real person to me, not a superman who was able to deal with everything. Usually I can figure out what is going to happen in books long before the end, but this one was a total suprise! Great book, I know a ton of people who will love this book! Now I'm off to read Still Missing! ( )

Set on Vancouver Island, as good as her previous book. ( )