Review: Difficult to rate
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2011
This book put me definitely in a difficult position because there were some highlights but in general it didn't really persuade me.Firstly, the main characters of the book were very nice. Emily Brennan is a self-confident young woman who has been trying after their parents' death to take care of her brother Coline, who is a brilliant scientist but whose attitude is a bit out of this world. She gets involved in an accident and "meets" Brian Morrison, who is injured during the accident. These three main characters were nicely introduced and portrayed.  However, I somehow had the impression that something was missing, although I couldn't really point out what exactly it was.Secondly, the plot of the story had a lot of potential, where the romance and the suspense part were well balanced, even though no twists and turns were offered in neither of both parts. However, the romance was a bit rushed, and without any atmosphere (and no sizzling or toe curling sex scenes). The suspense part wasn't neither outstanding nor gripping and at some points even confusing and tedious.I didn't mind that the story line was implausible - in any case I firmly believe it's exclusively the author's right and choice what s/he decides to write about. Provided of course that whatever the choice it's well elaborated and "believably" developed. Hence, the more implausible the plot the more detailed explanations, without killing the atmosphere would be necessary. At least I personally believe that's what makes a good book.  I think this was the biggest lack in Miller's book: The suspense part was very implausible and not well enough refined, whereas the main characters  who were supposed to succeed the "unbelievable" were "more real" and very realistically described, thus creating a discrepancy that just didn't sit right.In any case, the book had its nice moments and surely offers some nice hours of relaxing.