Though quite a fun and engaging read, nothing will stand out as unique, something that will make me remember this book in a few months after I’ve read another dozen titles. Quite good, reminded me a bit of THE OTHER TYPIST.” So what’s the problem? It wasn’t memorable. Here is the text of the tweet I posted immediately after finishing: “Finished TANGERINE. The pacing was on par, as was the build-up of the conflict…but it wasn’t until after I finished reading and had time to percolate on my thoughts that I realized my issue. I loved the alternating points of views, reading from first Alice’s standpoint and then Lucy’s, watching how they began to differ so vastly in what they believed to have transpired. I curled up on a rainy Friday night and devoured this book. I have to say that before this, this title wasn’t even on my radar. I picked this up after hearing rave reviews from a bookseller at my favorite independent bookstore. Lucy is determined to let know one stand between them, no matter the consequences. Yet, it isn't long before Lucy's behavior from the past returns, her strong hold on Alice leaves her feeling like she's lost all control of her life. Yet, she takes this opportunity as an excuse to start their friendship anew, and the two embark on outings that take Alice beyond the confinement of her flat. The two haven't spoken since the event that shattered Alice's life. When her former roommate, Lucy Mason, arrives out of the blue, Alice is taken aback. She feels isolated the heat and overwhelming crowds have prevented her from venturing out to explore. Genres: Fiction, Historical, Literary, Suspense, ThrillersĪlice Shipley is living in Tangier with her new husband. Published by HarperCollins on March 27, 2018 This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from the library in exchange for an honest review.
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