It's Not Her by Mary Kubica

Hello everyone.  I hope you are having a good day.

I recently read It's Not Her by Mary Kubica.  This is about two families that go on vacation together.  The women of both families are sisters.  They rent homes at a secluded lakeside resort.  One morning, Courtney discovers that her sister and brother-in-law have been brutally murdered.  Courtney and family are quick to take in her niece and nephew but can't leave the resort.  One of her nieces is missing.  The police are frantically looking for the killer and the missing teenager.

I really don't want to give you my thoughts on this book.  I will but realize nothing is for everybody.  Books people love I don't like; also books I love others dislike.  This is a good thing, it gives us variety.  For me, I didn't like this book.  It was too dark.  Not in a thriller kind of way, in a gloomy way.  The story was not exciting enough and did not move fast enough.  Then I found the ending unsatisfying.  I've read one other book by Mary Kubica and didn't like that one either.  I am afraid this author just isn't for me.  Thankfully, lots of people adore her so the books will likely keep on coming.  While her style isn't for me, I am so happy she has a wonderful writing career and a loyal following.  

Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

 

Hello everyone.  I hope you are well.  This book isn't my norm.  My sister and brother-in-law read it out loud while they drove here for a quick visit.  I read it while they were here.  I am not sure if that is a good thing or not.

I recently read Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica.  This book follows Marco, who runs a slaughter house.  As bad as that may be, it is worse.  The world has had a virus that infected all animals.  Fearing this virus would pass to humans they killed all the animals, in unnecessarily grotesque ways.  Being left with not enough protein to nourish the world's population, humans are bread to be slaughtered for food.  Oh yes, you read that correctly.  Any cook out there, may have an odd experience reading about cuts of meat that you recognize only this book is referencing that cut in human meat.  This novel published in 2020 held my interest but after reading every last word I have never been closer to being a vegetarian.  Think of this as the movie Soylent Green on steroids.  Interesting, will make you think about how we treat and eat animals, but read on an empty stomach.

My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney

Hello everyone.  Long time, no see.  Sorry, problems here...life altering problems.  No, hubby and I are not having marital problems.   Anyway, the stress is high, sleep is little and now I am way behind of posts.  So, no stories.  I won't complain about grocery prices or tell you any tales about my charming (ahem, cough cough) sisters.  I know, you are crushed.  Other than your now impending sadness, I hope you are well.

I recently read My Husbands Wife by Alice Feeney.  This is the story of an artist, Eden Fox.  She goes for a run and when she arrives home goes to open her front door with her key and it doesn't fit.  The door opens from the inside and there is HER husband with HIS wife...not her, but this is her husband and her house.  What on earth is going on?  Is there something sinister afoot or is Eden just bananas?  This story will keep you guessing.  Add in a weird house surprise inheritance, some dark tech issues and you've got yourself a great thriller.  I gasped so many times hubby refused to let me tell hm about it.  He is reading it for himself.  Seriously, it is interesting and has great pacing.  What else could you want?  Nothing for me, except more.  Just glancing at Amazon it has over 22,000 ratings and is 4.3 so I guess I am not the only fan of this book.  If you are a thriller lover this book is for you.