Happy Friday book pals! Any plans for the weekend? I’m heading to the beach this weekend. A beach book I finished recently was The Surf House. This one has been all over bookstagram. Here’s the summary from the publisher:
High on the cliffs of Morocco, far from the city lights and the souks, stands The Surf House: a sanctuary for travelers chasing sunshine and waves. But the idyll hides a dark mystery. And when Bea washes in, seeking refuge after a dangerous encounter in Marrakesh, she soon gets caught in the current. A woman her age—who stayed in the same area, walked the same beaches, met the same guests—disappeared one year earlier, vanishing without trace. Somewhere inside The Surf House lies the truth—but there’ll be a price for uncovering it.
I had high hopes for this book. It’s gotten great reviews. It has a great exotic setting in Morocco. It’s very atmospheric with sun drenched days in an idyllic location. I loved that. I liked the main character Bea. There were attractive and brooding surfer dudes. There were red herrings and twists. There was a lot to like about this book. But it was just too much of a slow burner. And I saw just about every twist coming from a mile a way.
Sarah Slimani did a great job with the narration. There were quite a few characters. Sarah’s accents and differing tone of voice for each ensured I never lost track of who was who. I definitely appreciated that. Over all, I thought the book was good, but it didn’t live up to the hype for me.
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About the Author
Lucy Clarke is the author of nine destination thrillers. They include Waterstones Thriller of the Month, The Castaways, Richard and Judy Book Club pick, One of the Girls, and international bestseller, The Hike. Lucy's novels have sold over a million copies in the UK alone and are published in more than 25 territories worldwide.
Lucy's thriller, No Escape has been released as a major international show for Paramount+. The Castaways has also been adapted into a five-part thriller for Paramount+ and stars BAFTA award-winner Sheridan Smith. Three further novels by Lucy are currently in development for TV/film.
When Lucy isn't away on research trips (the real reason she loves being an author!), she can be found writing from a beach hut on the south coast of England. She lives with her husband and their two children.
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