I really, really wanted to like this book. Suspense thrillers are my favorite and I was very excited to read a crime mystery by a woman as highly regarded as Camilla Läckberg. Maybe I expected too much, but The Ice Princess just wasn’t as astounding as I had hoped it would be.
It did have a decent plot with a few shocking, unexpected twists. Most of the characters were well developed and realistic -- none of them were perfect, just like the rest of us. However, Ms. Läckberg constantly added way too many personal, and unnecessary, details about their lives, which was distracting from the story.
This is the first novel written by Ms. Läckberg and, at times, you can really tell that she’s a novice. The text seemed amateurish. It had a very slow but mostly steady pace. Unfortunately, I had to occasionally force myself to keep reading, which shouldn’t happen with a suspense thriller.
I’m sure that as Camilla sharpens her skills as a writer (which apparently she has already done, considering her six best-sellers) her work will become more enticing. I know she’s a hit in Europe, but in my opinion The Ice Princess simply doesn’t compare to others I read. 2 ½ Diamonds
(Received complimentary copy for review purposes only.)
(Received complimentary copy for review purposes only.)
As you know, I completely agree with your review. It's a shame, because the book seemed to have potential.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to find your blog. I love book review blogs. I'll be reading yours in the future.
Sad you did not enjoy the book as much as I did. I thought the plot was interesting.
ReplyDelete"However, Ms. Läckberg constantly added way too many personal, and unnecessary, details about their lives, which was distracting from the story." Totally agree, it seemed that, at times, she liked the characters more than the plot of the story.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting review! I def. agree it was not a suspense/thriller- but was able to enjoy it on its own terms as more of a crime/mystery. Look forward to following your blog :D
ReplyDeleteI had issues connecting to the characters within the story. Thanks for the honest review!
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