Monday's Musings on a Mystery

March 13, 2013

For the March meeting, the Monday Mystery Book Club read Heartbroken by Lisa Unger. The beginning of this book is very dull and slow. It jumps around between Emily, Kate, and Birdie randomly. Not by chapter. Many found themselves reading along and suddenly getting lost because of a character switch within the chapter. It stops the flow for the reader.

Everyone agreed that once all three women get to the island, the pacing of the book picks up and the story starts to move. Unger can write, she ties up the story lines. But, overall, it’s just not an enjoyable read. Birdie is crusty and cold. They wanted Kate to stand up to Birdie and not cater to her. Emily is just so messed up they couldn’t find a reason to like her. Many people don’t have an easy childhood and they don’t resort to crime. This is not a title the group would recommend.

More books by Lisa Unger:

Novels:

• Black Out (2008)
• Die for You (2009)
• Heartbroken (2012)

Ridley Jones Series:

1. Beautiful Lies (2006)
2. Sliver of Truth (2007)

Hollows Series:

1. Fragile (2010)
2. Darkness, My Old Friend (2011)

On April 8th we will be discussing In The Woods by Tana French. Books for the current month’s selection can be picked up at the Blue Ridge Branch.

Michelle L.
Blue Ridge Branch