Review: Compelling Crime Novel with Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
This is the first time I’ve had the pleasure of reading one of Juliette Faraday’s novels, and I have to say that I am a huge fan of her writing style. Her characters are lively, her prose is tight and compact, and the plot lives and breathes in such a way that you stick with the story all the way to the end.First of all, the characters are sharp and well-crafted. Rachael, a woman who has been through so much, called out to me on some level. Her plight, which sends her into the arms of Kerr, is nothing short of explosive. And yet Kerr focuses her sadness into something more; something productive, and powerful. The way these two characters interact is what takes the cake for me in Faraday’s writing style – in a character-oriented novel, you need great characters, and there are an abundance of them. Even side characters, such as Daina, are entertaining and noteworthy.I want to take a second and talk about Juliette Faraday’s prose style. She can really pack in the descriptions, yet she still keeps things moving. This is important for such a long novel. Without this careful balance, this story may not have been as compelling as it was.I would suggest this novel to anyone who likes crime dramas or romance novels. I hope to be reading more of Faraday’s works soon!