I read Peter Swanson's The Kind Worth Killing and loved it. Since then, none of his novels have lived up to that one for me. This one, The Girl with a Clock for a Heart, seems almost like it was written by someone else entirely. It was written prior to The Kind Worth Killing, so perhaps his writing improved with that novel???
In this book, George Foss, works for a magazine and has an on/off friends with benefits relationship with Irene Dimas. One night, when they are out, George sees someone that looks like his old college flame, but he can't be sure initially. Later that night, he goes up to the old flame at the bar and decides it is her, Liana Decter. However, in college, he knew her as Audrey Beck. Liana has always been in George's heart, and he has never quite gotten over her. Liana asks George to do her a favor. George knows that he shouldn't, considering that Liana is suspected in 2 murders. But, of course, he does.
In doing Liana the favor, George puts his life in danger, and unknowingly, also endangers the lives of Irene, and several others. The favor is to deliver money that Liana had stolen back to its owner, Gerry MacLean. This return of the money sets into motion a new series of events and George becomes the target of a criminal investigation.
All throughout the novel, George flashes back to college and his relationship with Audrey Beck/Liana Decter, as well as his actions after hearing news about her. Unwittingly, this action creates new complications.
George is put into many dangerous situations because of Liana, and knows he should avoid her, but she has a pull over him. George finally sees the light, and sets out to discover the truth.
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Slow start but definitely held my attention after a couple chapters. I loved the twists and turns, some expected, others completely out of left field. Definitely enjoyed the twist at the end

Mult potențial, execuție destul de slabă.

I don't read many books of this genre, but having enjoyed Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, I've been wanting to read more of this type. And I loved reading this one. I was hooked right from the beginning and put off work/chores so that I could just continue reading. But, when I got to the end I wondered whether my ebook was missing the last chapter. Honestly, I felt that the author just couldn't come up with an ending, so didn't end it. I hate to have invested my time reading only to feel so dissatisfied. I would not have minded leaving the big question up in the air (that was kind of sexy) if some of the other issues had had been resolved. There were just too many loose ends and unanswered questions. Did Liana kill Audrey? Did Liana kill her father? (I didn't think so.) Was George's theory of what happened right? (Was it even believable?) Did George intend to meet up with Liana and live happily ever after? Or did he plan to turn her in? That's not for us to know. Arrgghhhh! I guess she, at least, expected the two of them to live happily ever after, since she left the clue as to where she was. Okay, I'm talking myself into liking it better. But how did she survive getting thrown overboard tied to a cement block? (A clue would have been nice there.) Was George really leaving Irene, faithful Irene, his one chance at real happiness? (With nothing but his cat??!!!!). Swanson's next novel does not appear to be a sequel. Darnit. (Nancy, if you read this one, let me know.)

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Such a disappointment and contrast to the other book I’ve just read of Swanson’s. The writing style was so wooden I nearly didn’t finish it several times but persevered in hope of a good story. All a bit meh and the ending was rubbish.

i was between 3 and 4 stars on this one. I enjoyed his style of writing and I really liked George the main character but felt there should of been more to the story than I was getting. The ending leaves you definitely wanting more and wondering what may happen next.

Not doing much for me.

Dammit! Quite the cliffhanger. A fun read though with plenty of twists & turns, so I'm ready for the next installment.