A review by sapphicme
The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes

1.5

Someone needs to break it down for the author. This is not a game of cards, not Uno, babe. You can't just save the best for last. The book is boring and lacks suspense. There are too many useless fillers that don't build up any intrigue. It's not a heavy read, and the author has a way with words, but lacks proper planning and thought behind them.

The story fails to evoke emotions, only providing brief moments in the first 400 pages and a bit more in the last 100ish pages. It's like the author was teasing the reader and withholding emotions until the end, which is frustrating and disappointing.

The characters and plot are uninteresting and shallow. The excessive focus on unnecessary details instead of developing a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience. There is a glimmer of potential in the "her" chapter towards the end, but it comes too late to save the book.

The writing lacks coherence and the fleeting moments of emotional connection leave the reader wanting more. Overall, this book disappoints with its lack of depth, excessive filler content, and missed opportunities for emotional engagement.