There were many instances of characters 'nodding their heads' in this book. Nearly thirty, in fact. To nod: "Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly." By the 30th instance of this tautology, it was getting really rather tiresome. Had the characters just nodded, I might not have noticed.

Irritation aside, this was a fairly decent psychological thriller up to about eighty per cent. Not long after that point, I was starting to fret. There was quite a number of unanswered questions, and I had to ask myself, how were going to be resolved in only 15-20%? They were, yes, but in a rush and not frightfully believably.

A shame after such a good start, middle and three-quarters, all of which race along compellingly. It's a story about a woman who wakes up from a coma after a car accident involving her and her daughter only to discover her daughter died, her husband has disappeared and her head is full of questions and fragmented memories.

It's not badly written, characters nodding away like Churchill dogs aside (oh, and the wretched present-tense which really does the book no favours), and it's a plot that certainly has legs…there's intrigue and mystery. But there's an imbalance: some parts are a tad too drawn out at the expense of the ending, which just doesn't gel. ( )

I really enjoyed this book. It has some wonderful plot twists that I didn't anticipate at all. ( )

Oh My: this book was just so good.
I was hooked and invested from the very instance I started this journey and what a ride this was.
The basic premise here: Maggie wakes up from a coma after an accident that has left her daughter dead.
The car slipped into the river after the handbrake wasn't engaged properly and despite Maggies best efforts Elspeth drowns and is pronounced dead at the scene.
When Maggie eventually gains consciousness her daughter's funeral has past and her husband is missing.
To further confound events their marital home has been sold seven years precious and their joint bank account has been cleared.
Maggie is alone adrift without an anchor and she has no idea where her husband has disappeared off to, she is also suffering from amnesia and can't remember what actually happened the day of that terrible accident.
So there's a lot going on here: So many strands of the narrative waiting patiently until eventually, a picture starts to emerge where all pieces of the puzzle connect.
The flashbacks of Maggies returning memories like a trail of breadcrumbs marking the forward path.
A deepening mystery in regards to Sean and his secrets and Maggie: what is she hiding from, what dark secret from her past is infecting her present.
I also felt such a sense of sympathy at poor Maggie's confusion and current bewilderment at her present situation: not only has she lost Elspeth but her life has imploded so dramatically leaving her essentially alone.
But the bit I liked most of all about this was that child dialogue and it's utter poignancy.
It was like a beacon of hope that eventually was quashed by the realism and disappointment of life.
That voice for me resounded so loudly through "Day of the Accident" essentially stealing the whole show.
So this was psychological suspense at its finest a gripping page-turner that I read in one sitting.
I actually thought I had worked this one out and though I had guessed some I was still blown away by that finale.
This one is a definite thumbs up from me it was such an amazing read.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Day of the Accident.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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www.beckiebookworm.com ( )

Oh My: this book was just so good.
I was hooked and invested from the very instance I started this journey and what a ride this was.
The basic premise here: Maggie wakes up from a coma after an accident that has left her daughter dead.
The car slipped into the river after the handbrake wasn't engaged properly and despite Maggies best efforts Elspeth drowns and is pronounced dead at the scene.
When Maggie eventually gains consciousness her daughter's funeral has past and her husband is missing.
To further confound events their marital home has been sold seven years precious and their joint bank account has been cleared.
Maggie is alone adrift without an anchor and she has no idea where her husband has disappeared off to, she is also suffering from amnesia and can't remember what actually happened the day of that terrible accident.
So there's a lot going on here: So many strands of the narrative waiting patiently until eventually, a picture starts to emerge where all pieces of the puzzle connect.
The flashbacks of Maggies returning memories like a trail of breadcrumbs marking the forward path.
A deepening mystery in regards to Sean and his secrets and Maggie: what is she hiding from, what dark secret from her past is infecting her present.
I also felt such a sense of sympathy at poor Maggie's confusion and current bewilderment at her present situation: not only has she lost Elspeth but her life has imploded so dramatically leaving her essentially alone.
But the bit I liked most of all about this was that child dialogue and it's utter poignancy.
It was like a beacon of hope that eventually was quashed by the realism and disappointment of life.
That voice for me resounded so loudly through "Day of the Accident" essentially stealing the whole show.
So this was psychological suspense at its finest a gripping page-turner that I read in one sitting.
I actually thought I had worked this one out and though I had guessed some I was still blown away by that finale.
This one is a definite thumbs up from me it was such an amazing read.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Day of the Accident.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com ( )

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When Maggie wakes up from a coma, her whole life has changed. The nurse tells her that she has been in an accident, her little daughter is dead, and her husband sold the house and left her.
Maggie doesn’t remember a thing.

With no home, no family, and no memory, she has to find a way and discover what happened that day.

A thriller that will uncover the greatest of secrets everyone could have. A nail-biter, this one, I tell you.

The character of Maggie was so well formed, that love between a mother and her little daughter is expressed in such a lovely and caring way. A book that will be definitely hard to read for all the parents out there, but a very good one.

I especially loved the part with the letters – it was such a unique way to present …
… present what?
I am not telling you. Go and read it, duhh!

The scenes are so vivid and realistic and the little Virginia Woolf Easter eggs thrown across the pages of this book were so precious. Thrilling story and plot that keeps you on your toes. I haven’t read anything this good in a while!

If you are looking for a book to keep you up at night – this is the one.
If you are looking for the great plot twist – there isn’t only one plot twist…

I highly recommend it to all of the mystery lovers that are reading my review.

A masterpiece.

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Books UK, for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. ( )