Tuesday, May 10, 2016

I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh


Two minutes sooner, two minutes later....it would have made a difference.

Two minutes sooner, two minutes later....it would have saved the horrible pain.

Two minutes sooner, two minutes later....it would have saved Jacob's life.

Two minutes sooner, two minutes later....it would have kept​ ​J​acob's mother ​from seeing a car hit her son, kill her son, and see the driver run from the scene leaving her with this unending pain.

We meet Kate and Ray the detectives, Jenna who leaves Bristol after the accident, and a town in Wales where everyone would want to live and where Jenna goes.​
      
We learn about Jenna's life past and present, and we learn about the lives of the police detectives both personal and professionally. Jenna's past life was not a pleasant one.  

I LET YOU GO takes off like a speeding train and doesn't stop with the suspense until the last page. 
 
I LET YOU GO is a thriller ​with many twists and some unpleasant surprises and revelations.  It addresses domestic abuse and its disastrous effects.

Most of the characters were believable and likeable, but one of them was definitely evil.​  I flinched and feared for Jenna as she dealt with this evil character. 

I never guessed the twist at the end. 

Ms. Mackintosh wrote a brilliantly crafted, chilling debut that you won't want to put down.

Do not miss reading I LET YOU GO​, but be ready for some disturbing situations in this overall excellent thriller. 5/5

This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation from the publisher in return for an honest review.




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24 comments:

  1. Kathy Reads FictionMay 10, 2016 at 6:29 AM

    I chose this book as my book of the month club pick because I couldn't get through the queue at the library. I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival in my mailbox. I've seen so much publicity for this one.

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    1. ElizabethMay 10, 2016 at 7:59 AM

      ENJOY when you read the book.

      Thanks for stopping, Kathy.

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  2. Emma LitttlefieldMay 10, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    I loved this book. One of my favourite of the last year. Hard to review though without letting the twist out.

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    1. ElizabethMay 10, 2016 at 7:58 AM

      It was difficult to keep it a secret.

      I hope I didn't reveal the twist.

      Thanks for stopping, Emma.

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  3. UnknownMay 10, 2016 at 1:58 PM

    What a horrifying experience for the protagonist. Sounds like an interesting read.
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  4. Mary (Bookfan)May 10, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    I'm out of my comfort range with this one but I'm reading it now. Glad to see you liked it!

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    1. ElizabethMay 10, 2016 at 2:05 PM

      It is a bit intense. I hope you like it, though.

      Thanks for stopping, Mary.

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  5. Jennifer Tar Heel ReaderMay 10, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    I also chose this for my Book of the Month selection and your review makes me even more excited about it!

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    1. ElizabethMay 10, 2016 at 2:36 PM

      Thanks...glad I helped with the excitement. :)

      Thanks for stopping, TarheelFlT1.

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  6. AnonymousMay 10, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    I have this on my TBR. You do make it sound so intriguing.

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    1. ElizabethMay 10, 2016 at 3:14 PM

      Thanks...it was very intriguing.

      ENJOY when you read it.

      Thanks for stopping, Wooly Cakes and Wooden Spoons.

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 10, 2016 at 7:21 PM

    I just downloaded this one last week...can't wait to read it. Sounds very good!

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    1. ElizabethMay 10, 2016 at 7:25 PM

      Very suspenseful....you will love it.

      Thanks for stopping, Laurel.

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  8. Nise' May 10, 2016 at 9:33 PM

    I am really anticipating reading this novel.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 8:19 AM

      I think it will be a very popular book.

      Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsMay 11, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    I've been waiting to read your review of this one. Wow, it sounds so gripping and painful to read as a parent! Great review.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 8:20 AM

      Very gripping because of the accident, and it also addresses domestic abuse. Very intense scenes about the domestic abuse.

      Thanks for stopping, Laura.

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  10. SerenaMay 11, 2016 at 6:58 PM

    This is the second review of this I've read today! I am so curious now.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 7:02 PM

      It is very good if you like suspense.

      Thanks for stopping, Serena.

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  11. SusanneMay 14, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    Sounds suspenseful!

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    1. ElizabethMay 14, 2016 at 2:24 PM

      It was very suspenseful.

      Thanks for stopping, Susanne.

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  12. JessMay 25, 2016 at 7:32 AM

    It's so disturbing and freaky, I couldn't figure out what was going to happen and the twist was immense! That's why I Let You Go made it onto my top 5 thrillers that keep you guessing list (which you can check out here if you're interested: https://readbyjess.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/top-5-thrillers-that-keep-you-guessing.html) - I agree with your review and seriously felt emotionally connected with Jenna

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    1. ElizabethMay 25, 2016 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping, Jess.

      The book was very good.

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