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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been a fan of Mo since the superb Birdman, but felt a little deflated by this latest offering. It says it is the most terrifying book you will read this year. I do not believe it will be.
The story is OK and you can imagine a film at some point in the future; but there is nothing out of the ordinary, which is what I personally have come to expect from this author; she usually manages to shock in a world where shocking has become more difficult almost on a daily basis.
It is difficult to engage or sympathise with any of the characters, other than possibly those on the island, but their involvement in the story as a whole is somewhat limited.
Having said that, its still worth reading as it will be better than 75% of the mass market books readers will be taking on holiday, and at least its not about a conspiracy in one religon or another, or about a quest for any type of holy grail!
If you have never read Mo before, this would not be a good introduction; read any of her previous three before starting this one, and judge for yourself.
Please Mo; back to a traditional, yet twisted, crime novel next time!
The story is OK and you can imagine a film at some point in the future; but there is nothing out of the ordinary, which is what I personally have come to expect from this author; she usually manages to shock in a world where shocking has become more difficult almost on a daily basis.
It is difficult to engage or sympathise with any of the characters, other than possibly those on the island, but their involvement in the story as a whole is somewhat limited.
Having said that, its still worth reading as it will be better than 75% of the mass market books readers will be taking on holiday, and at least its not about a conspiracy in one religon or another, or about a quest for any type of holy grail!
If you have never read Mo before, this would not be a good introduction; read any of her previous three before starting this one, and judge for yourself.
Please Mo; back to a traditional, yet twisted, crime novel next time!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At first glance of the cover of this book, my mind went into overdrive. Reccommended by one of my favourite authors, and also a gripping title i thought for sure that this book would captivate my eager little mind, as the title was exciting and the advertising lulled me in. Before starting this book i thought it best to read the other online reviews, and i was a little dissapointed to say the least, however i began reading with hope.
The beginning, although good in itself, does draw you into a false sense of foreboding thrill, I did begin to question the reviews. However, upon reaching the middle, the plot started to unravel rather quickly, switching to a new perspective and indeed a new story teller. I was a little confused and i started to lose my interest in the book, having to concentrate on characters and in-story stories took away my imagination.
Ever the hopefull person i am, i battled on in search of a good book, but came accros a very weak ending. Mo just seems to give up and throw anything at the reader.
The ending just didn't captivate me,and i dont think i would buy another book from her, i reccommend sticking to Karin Slaughter whose story lines are beyond real, and keep you guessing right till the back cover.
The beginning, although good in itself, does draw you into a false sense of foreboding thrill, I did begin to question the reviews. However, upon reaching the middle, the plot started to unravel rather quickly, switching to a new perspective and indeed a new story teller. I was a little confused and i started to lose my interest in the book, having to concentrate on characters and in-story stories took away my imagination.
Ever the hopefull person i am, i battled on in search of a good book, but came accros a very weak ending. Mo just seems to give up and throw anything at the reader.
The ending just didn't captivate me,and i dont think i would buy another book from her, i reccommend sticking to Karin Slaughter whose story lines are beyond real, and keep you guessing right till the back cover.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was another enticed by the spooky cover and "the most terifying thriller you'll read this year" quip. And I must admit; I read the first third or so at the speed of light- loved it. There was action, drama, suspense, and certain parts were genuinely creepy. The main character, while some sort of northener, was fairly likeable and added some dry humour. The constant referral to himself of himself as "Oaksey" was annoying though- who actually refers to themself as their nickname?!
But then I hit the wall, in athletes terms. The story seemed to climax around about a third of the way through, leaving the rest of the story piecing all the rest together mainfully laboriously, with chapters donated by his 'add-nothing', 'annoy the reader because you're pointless and a moron' wife. Look love, we couldn't give a fish's nipple if you fancy your boss or not, lets get back to hunting Malachi can we?
After wading through chapters and chapters of nothing really happening other than a random act of raping molestation by Oaksey's wife on the girl they 'adopt', another "okay so what was the point of that" moments, we eventually got to the end. If I hadn't already been bored to tears with it, I would now be confused to tears also. The ending totally baffled me, and to this day I've not got a clue what actually happened. Bizarre. It seemed like Mo just thought, "well we need some sort of ending-twist...this'll make no sense but what the heck lets bung it in" effort. Rubbish.
The first third is well worth reading though, hence the 3 stars. Once you get there, as suggested by another reviewee, just toss it aside; it really isn't worth the effort to plough through and then get totally bemused by the ending, rendering the whole ploughing-through process as pointless.
But then I hit the wall, in athletes terms. The story seemed to climax around about a third of the way through, leaving the rest of the story piecing all the rest together mainfully laboriously, with chapters donated by his 'add-nothing', 'annoy the reader because you're pointless and a moron' wife. Look love, we couldn't give a fish's nipple if you fancy your boss or not, lets get back to hunting Malachi can we?
After wading through chapters and chapters of nothing really happening other than a random act of raping molestation by Oaksey's wife on the girl they 'adopt', another "okay so what was the point of that" moments, we eventually got to the end. If I hadn't already been bored to tears with it, I would now be confused to tears also. The ending totally baffled me, and to this day I've not got a clue what actually happened. Bizarre. It seemed like Mo just thought, "well we need some sort of ending-twist...this'll make no sense but what the heck lets bung it in" effort. Rubbish.
The first third is well worth reading though, hence the 3 stars. Once you get there, as suggested by another reviewee, just toss it aside; it really isn't worth the effort to plough through and then get totally bemused by the ending, rendering the whole ploughing-through process as pointless.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Slow burner
Well, here's the thing. I read this when it came out, and like some of the reviewers here was initially slightly deflated because it doesn't have the immediate thrills of Birdman... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Happyface
Mo Hayder's Pig Island
What can I say - Mo Hayder is a brilliant writer of thrillers and Pig Island is no disappointment. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, especially I as am familiar with some of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tigerlilly
You've missed the point.
I have read the above reviews, and I think many of you have missed the point. The first third is excellent, rapid pacing drawing one into the story, and setting up the climax. Read more
Published 3 months ago by timo
Not too bad really
After reading all the bad reviews on this book I thought it would be terrible but actually it wasn't too bad.
Not as good as Jack Caffrey novels but worth a read. :-)
Not as good as Jack Caffrey novels but worth a read. :-)
Published 5 months ago by F. Reeve
Not great.....
A strange book, one I picked up as I thought it sounded similar to The Wicker Man film.
The cover promises all sorts of horror and scares, but unfortunately the book... Read more
The cover promises all sorts of horror and scares, but unfortunately the book... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bridgey
a pig of a book
From the start I knew that I should not be reading this . Cardboard characters , slang conversations and yet another pseudo spooky island . Read more
Published 9 months ago by cartoon
ALL IN THE MIND
It's personal! Twenty years ago journalist Joe Oakes denounced Pastor Malachi Dove as a fraud, the "healings" a con. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. D. L. Rees
Pig Island
A strange book, and possibly not my best introduction to Mo Hayder. The first third is a cracking romp, though the inconsistency of voice, which starts heavily dialected and then... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dan Holloway
Couldn't give a fig, Island.
First time I've tried a Mo Hayder, tho being surrounded by books, I had noticed this one for a while, and had it on the back-burner of things to read someday. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Daniel Belton
unfairly rated
I loved this book and thought it absolutly the equal to any of her other novels its very creepy and atmospheric and though i realise everyone has different tastes the level of... Read more
Published 11 months ago by byekitty
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