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"You won’t want to miss Hawkins at her best: weaving intricate storylines, masterfully jumping back and forth in time, and constructing a haunting mood that hangs over the book like a thick ocean fog." — Oprah Daily
"Paula Hawkins has done it again...this taut, chilling read is just right for a dark November day." — Real Simple
“A tight story…that culminates in a shocking ending… there are few authors writing today who drip out [secrets], page by excruciating page, like Hawkins.” — Associated Press
"The best Paula Hawkins yet - by a tense and haunting mile." — Lee Child
"The Blue Hour is an atmospheric, stylish puzzle box of a thriller with a deliciously inventive premise. I love a locked-room mystery--or, in this case, a locked-island mystery--and Paula Hawkins has delivered a truly exceptional one." — Liz Moore, New York Times bestselling author of The God of the Woods
"An atmospheric and marvelously twisty novel-- Paula Hawkins returns with an examination of legacy, and the mountains we'll move to feel like we belong. THE BLUE HOUR builds a labyrinth of surprises, which deliver through to the very last page." — Danya Kukafka, author of Notes on an Execution
"Wow! Paula Hawkins has created another stunning, intensely moody tale of suspense and psychological insight. I read THE BLUE HOUR in one day, utterly mesmerized, but it’s much more than a twisty nail-biter. It’s a masterful exploration of the nature of obsession and a fascinating portrayal of an artist’s creative process and legacy. I loved it." -- — Angie Kim, New York Times bestselling author of Happiness Falls and Miracle Creek
"A superb, powerful read." — Independent (London)
"I LOVED this art-world-set thriller with its stately-home Saltburn vibe....Hawkins weaves a skillful tale about class and privilege and keeps up the tension until the very end." — Daily Mail (London)
"A masterpiece! Gorgeous and chilling." — Shari Lapena
“Reminiscent of du Maurier: art, islands, missing spouses ... A compelling piece of work, hard to put down.” — Mick Herron
"Hawkins keeps her cast tight, her wild setting ominous, and her plot moving fast...propulsive." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
About the Author
Paula Hawkins worked as a journalist for fifteen years before she wrote her first novel. Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, Paula moved to London in 1989. She now splits her time between London and Edinburgh.
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3.0 out of 5
60.00% of customers are satisfied
Well written with hollow ending
I am giving this three stars because, while it was a page turner and well researched, the characters fates left me feeling hollow at the end. Stop reading the review to avoid spoilers.My main issue is with the antagonist. It is unclear what point the author is trying to make. Is it to make us sympathize with her and justify her actions? Do attractive men and women owe her attention and loyalty if she does stuff for them? Is it to make the point that female incels can also be violent when rejected and they have some advantage carrying out their misdeeds because people never suspect them until it's too late? Is it to make the point that using somebody's labour and then rejecting them rudely because you think they are beneath you, is not a good idea? I found the fact that the primary antagonist got away with three murders (and maybe four), two of them being spur of the moment when she got triggered, quite unrealistic -- the police found Julian's wallet in the water, but not his car? Ultimately, whatever the point, there is no justification for the murders, no justice served in the book, no character growth whatsoever, and the motivations of the antagonist remain banal to the very end, with no real explanation why she is that way beyond the fact that she is ugly and has been rejected and abandoned often.The good parts are the description of the artistic process (I like how Vanessa is focusing entirely on it) and the descriptions of the island in its various seasons.
An enjoyable read.
I read this book in two days. I was intrigued by the idea of an island with one occupant - and I am always drawn to a thriller. When it is discovered that an artwork contains human remains, that is when the book really begins. I liked the character development. The reader gets to know them quite well. But I found the ending abrupt, and leaving lots of questions. It almost seemed the reader is left to make up their own ending. Many questions were resolved - the who and when. But some - the why and what happens next, are left wide open. A few characters are hiding secrets and not all of those are dealt with in the book. However, I like the writing and had already read The Girl on the Train. I would happily read another.
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The Blue Hour: A Novel: The Addictive New Novel of Suspense from the NYT Bestselling Author of The Girl on the Train
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