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A Slow Fire Burning
A Slow Fire Burning: The Scorching New Thriller from the Author of the Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins
THE SCORCHING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN and INTO THE WATER 'What is wrong with you?' Laura has spent most of her life being judged. She's seen as hot-tempered, troubled, a loner. Some even call her dangerous. Miriam knows that just because Laura is witnessed leaving the scene of a horrific murder with blood on her clothes, that doesn't mean she's a killer. Bitter experience has taught her how easy it is to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Carla is reeling from the brutal murder of her nephew. She trusts no one- good people are capable of terrible deeds. But how far will she go to find peace? Innocent or guilty, everyone is damaged. Some are damaged enough to kill. Look what you started.
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starlight97
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Mehso-so

I think this one was pretty weak compared to The Girl on the Train.

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Hailie_Wheeler
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Pickpick

10/10 💜

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lisavie_12
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Honestly the best kind of New Year start I could ask for. Loving Paula Hawkins newest A Slow Fire Burning. Can‘t wait to leave this review. ♥️ Comment if you love Paula too and let me know your thoughts! Happy New Year! #mystery #murder #newyear #dog

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PageShifter
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Mehso-so

Characters weren't likable and everything was just so ugly in this book. I still would say characters were well fleshed out.

This wasn't something I really enjoyed, this didn't make me feel good. But I don't think this was ment to do that either.

This didn't have any good twists that I love in mystery books and wasn't really intriguing to read either.

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YasmiNova
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It's not the twists and turns that set this book apart, it's how well it conveys each character's personal hell - so accurately and vividly that it felt almost suffocating in places.

When Daniel is found stabbed to death on his houseboat, the police turn their attention to Laura, his recent one-night-stand lover. A childhood accident and years of parental neglect had left Laura fragile and prone to anger, making her the ideal culprit. 👇🏻

YasmiNova But what about Daniel's nosy, spurned and deeply traumatised neighbour Miriam? What about his aunt Clara and her ex-husband Theo, who ached for the son they lost too soon - on that fateful day he was left in the care of Daniel's mother, the recently deceased Angela? As each suspect stokes their own slow-burning fire, Angela's elderly neighbour Irene sits at her window, quietly observing... 5mo
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OriginalCyn620
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Pickpick

I know this book has gotten a lot of bad reviews, but I really enjoyed it. A young man is found dead and 3 women are connected to his murder. The how and why those women are connected to the man‘s death unfolds slowly, but the story is interesting and kept me turning the pages. Hawkins is so good at writing flawed characters!

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erickahhh
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Mehso-so

The slow burning theme was very relevant 😂 the build up in the story was very intriguing and had twists throughout! The plot was a little disjointed and had a non-linear timeline. Some aspects were difficult to follow, but like most crime novels, all the details came together.

I loved the slow burn! 😂🤣

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Acoleman
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Pickpick

I have a question which the answer might be a spoiler. I‘ll post in comments.

Acoleman How did Theo know Miriam‘s story? 1y
Cpg Did he? Hmmm....I‘ve just finished reading this- oh didn‘t she give him her memoir to read? Or she gave it to someone to read (one of the characters)...I‘m trying to remember now. There were a lot of characters to keep straight.....😬 12mo
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bookaholic1
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Pickpick

#57
I enjoyed listening to this one while walking

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DHill
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Finally getting to this one and it‘s starting just as the title suggests.

#saturdayreads #slowburn #suspense

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Smartypants
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Mehso-so

So I really liked Girl on the Train, this book, by the same author, was ok. If you‘re looking for a good mystery, this might be up your alley.

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MelKelsey
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Pickpick

Book 75

I listened to A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins; it's a mystery about the death of a young man on a boat. With his complicated past and multiple suspects, it isn't easy to ascertain who did it. It was enjoyable enough to listen to and had a twist, but overall forgetful. 3.5 stars

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thelastmabelcorn
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Mehso-so

Anyone else crave a good mystery in the summer? “A Slow Fire Burning” was pretty good. There are three deaths, two of them closely connected. The reader finds out the premise and murderer of each. This book definitely engaged me, and it was a quick read, it was just a bit confusing. With five perspectives and three murders, it was hard to keep track of at times. Overall: 3.5 stars

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Eva_B
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Pickpick

I‘m not sure why this hasn‘t got many good reviews. I thought it was really good. It was gritty and disturbing and also compulsive reading. The plot was interesting and the characters were well written and believable. I thought Laura‘s erratic behaviour was particularly well done. Hawkins is great at portraying characters who have difficulties with mainstream life. I thought she did this well in Girl on a Train too.

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Bec_lectic
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Pickpick

I‘m sad to see this book get so many bad reviews. Yes, there are a few characters to follow and the book jumps from the past to present in parts but in all the story kept my ADD brain following and interested. Three woman are intricately woven into a young mans murder and how they are all connected slowly unfolds throughout out the story. Hawkins has a way of writing about deeply flawed characters and this time she nailed it with all three!

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Laughterhp
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Bailedbailed

When she introduces 15 characters that I‘m supposed to keep track of in the first 5 chapters, I just can‘t. If I miss who‘s POV it is, I‘m completely lost.

I totally forgot someone told me not to listen to this on audio 🤷🏻‍♀️. I needed an audiobook and it was available. Maybe I‘ll try again in print. It was supposed to be my thriller for #NoShameReadathon

Onto the next one.

Bec_lectic Oh crap I just started this one! Hope I can keep up 🤨 2y
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Eggs
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Day 3: finished A Slow Fire Burning!

#AwesomeApril #Readathon @Andrew65

Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
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Andrea4
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Mehso-so

Gratuitous "sad" puppy photo.
This book was interesting, not the best, but definitely enough to keep you interested. A few times I was worried it would get a little too gorey but it stops just before that line (for me anyway). I feel like I at least half knew what the outcome of this was going to be and also that my compassion for pretty much all the characters was low, minus one or two.

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ICantImReading
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I savored the slow burn of this emotional, character-driven mystery about how damage can affect people. Rosamund Pike‘s performance is phenomenal - she brought even more humanity to the already well-developed characters, and I felt the sentiment in every word.🎧

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Cinfhen
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I wasn‘t sure at first about this one from Hawkins, but at the nearly half way point I‘m hooked. It‘s complicated (obviously, it‘s a psychological thriller) but Rosamund Pike is one of the BEST narrators. She‘s adding so much depth to the otherwise shaky story. #Booked2022 #MurderMystery

AmyG How are you feeling? 2y
Cinfhen Definitely feeling better @AmyG Thanks for asking / nights are still a little rough as the congestion and sinus pressure makes sleeping difficult 2y
AmyG Glad to hear you are better. I have heard of the sinus issues with covid. That and sore throat. Hopefully you are sleeping soon! 2y
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Centique I just watched you on Shawn‘s book chats! You were delightful and beautiful 😘😘 So excited to see and hear you for the first time xxx And sending you all the get well wishes too 💕 2y
DivineDiana Glad you are feeling somewhat better. And am looking forward to watching you on Shawn‘s book chats! ❤️ 2y
Cinfhen Ugh, #BookBites wasn‘t my finest moment @Centique @DivineDiana the camera made my nose look weird!! And I sounded like a DuduBird but otherwise it was enjoyable!! Shawn is a doll!! And thanks today I‘m feeling almost 💯 🙏🏼 2y
Centique @Cinfhen you looked fab! But I know what you mean about angles with cameras and so on. Our daughters know how to do those things right I reckon! Not me! 😂😂 I‘m glad you are feeling a lot better 💕 2y
Cinfhen You were AMAZING and looked STUNNING @Centique I‘ll not be doing that again 2y
Centique @Cinfhen 💕💕 2y
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BookedBySunrise
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I found that you either love or hate her books, I have loved them. About a quarter thru this one and again another page Turner for me at least. I should get thru this one rather quickly

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Addison_Reads
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Panpan

I should have bailed on it, but I finished it hoping the twist at the end would make it more enjoyable. It did not.

The three potential female murderers each had their own stories to tell. As the mystery unfolds having some mention of what was happening with the police investigation would have helped develop the story more, but the author chooses just to focus on the women. It felt sensationalized and unbelievable.

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Monicad
Pickpick

Catchy, intriguing, easy and quick read... Enjoyed the book.

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Jgacreations
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Pickpick

It was entertaining, got through it pretty quickly and the twist was good.

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DimeryRene
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Almost halfway through this audiobook. I like it a lot so far. Rotating perspectives and just starting to see how they all intertwine.

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AnneCecilie
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Mehso-so

A young man is found dead in the boat he lives in. We follow three women, Laura, Carla and Miriam. Laura was seen near his home at the time of his death and has a history with violence. Carla is his aunt. Miriam is his neighbor, living in an other boat and is the one who finds him.

We get these women‘s stories and we are not a part of the police investigation. And I‘m not sure I liked that way of telling the story. Also I didn‘t care to find

AnneCecilie if one of these women where his killer or if it was someone else entirely. 2y
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OriginalCyn620
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#two4tuesday

1. Yes! Earlier this year I finished the Popsugar Reading Challenge and #booked2021. I also reached my GR goal of 85 books.
2. Yes, the tagged book. I hope I can get to it by the end of this month because on Dec. 1, I will be all about holiday reads and #wintergames2021!

If you want to play, consider yourself tagged! 🤗

ICantImReading Great job!! I only have a couple of more for the Popsugar Reading Challenge, I think one of the first years I will fully complete it 😊 2y
TheSpineView Congrats on completing your goals! Thanks for playing! 2y
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janeycanuck
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Pickpick

Well, the book is definitely a slow burn… I think there was a bit of a leap in believability for how Irene‘s story wrapped, I just didn‘t quite get there with her development throughout the book but otherwise, the character development in this was very strong. But there was a lot happening, I think this easily could have been longer to have a bit more depth.

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Chelsea.Poole
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Pickpick

A whodunnit with multiple perspectives and tragic backstories. Several viable suspects with intertwined relationships. How did a body end up on a houseboat? Was it the last person to see the dead man? Several familiar troupes are featured including the meddling older woman. There‘s another vein running throughout, sort of a mystery within a mystery that didn‘t work for me. While I wasn‘t totally sold on this, I was entertained.

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Vicki4
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Panpan

Hmmm I was very disappointed in this book. Wasn‘t quite my kind of read. Yes was some unknown parts but wasn‘t the best story line.

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Eggbeater
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Pickpick

#Halloween #20in4 #readathon
2nd book read

In this book everyone is a suspect because everyone is unlikeable or disturbed enough to make for a viable killer. It worked for me. The only likeable character is a nosy, old Ms. Marple type, but I liked the fact that I didn't like the others and I felt sorry for every one of them. It made for an interesting dynamic.

@Andrew65

Trashcanman Tonight's going to be a long night. 2y
Eggbeater @Trashcanman 😢 I'm sorry George. Hugs. Would an audiobook help? 2y
Trashcanman @Eggbeater I'll give it a try 🤗 2y
Trashcanman @Eggbeater Thank you 2y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
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Ephemera
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Pickpick

This book is everything a good mystery book should be. Good, twisty plotting and interesting characters. I am a slow reader but I finished it in two days. Grab it and enjoy! Five big stars.

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marleed
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What to tag!? Four books tied at my highest rating of a 4.5 (A-). Tough choice but Wen with the tagged because I had fun reading this mystery unfold.

5* = Loved It, want to shout out loud about this book! I do/will own/keep a physical copy. A+
4*= I liked it, would love to discuss. Solid B
3*=Meh, no need to discuss. Average C
2*=Nope D
1*=DNF F

Cinfhen Wow!!!! SO MANY high scoring books! I took a screenshot 2y
marleed @Cinfhen Most months, and by intention, I read across genres. From Oct-Dec I tend to theme read. I thought I might tire of mystery-genre books this month so I‘m surprised by how much I‘ve enjoyed must of what I‘ve read! 2y
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marleed
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I had pen and paper in hand as I read this so I could track the characters and their connections to each other. I‘m glad I did this because it helped me stay focused on the many aspects of this story. Every character had their part in how this tale went down and I enjoyed it!

Cathythoughts Great review! I always write down the characters too 👍🏻❤️ 2y
marleed @Cathythoughts Haha. If there‘s a pile of characters, I often regret when I didn‘t track them with pen and paper (or iPhone notes). It‘s interesting how much better a story goes for me with that small step. 2y
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Libby1
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Mehso-so

I was disappointed with this book. There were some intriguing characters, (especially Irene and Laura), but I think they book eventually fell flat. I loved Into the Water and enjoyed Girl on the Train, but there were too many story lines that weren‘t properly developed.

I could list many trigger warnings, but in particular there‘s a completely unnecessary scene of extreme animal cruelty.

Essentially, I think it‘s a sadly forgettable book.

Susanita Love the beverage! 2y
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Madison91
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Pickpick

If you don‘t expect “the girl on the train” then it‘s still really good. Nothing will ever compare though 😌

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candc320
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Pickpick

Even though I read a hardback copy of this one already I really wanted to listen to the audiobook as well, and I was not disappointed! Rosamund Pike narrates and does a FANTASTIC job! I love her voice. I think I actually enjoyed the audiobook better than my own reading, which isn‘t always the case. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 16 points for #scarathlon2021 #teamslaughter

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veebib
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"That again. What it always comes down to. You couldn't understand. You're not a mother. You've never experienced love, not really. You don't have it inside of you, whatever it is, the capacity for limitless, unconditional love. The capacity for unbounded hatred, either."

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guinsgirlreads
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Pickpick

The writing in this is just amazing, and the title is perfect for the characters that are less than stable!

**Violence against an animal TRIGGER though. 😤

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wen4blu
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“Blood-sodden, the girl staggers into the black.”

#firstlinefridays
#currentlyreading

@ShyBookOwl

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guinsgirlreads
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Oh my! I have gotten pretty engulfed in this one this morning! 🤩

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OriginalCyn620
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#two4tuesday Oops…I forgot to post yesterday! 😱

1. No, I‘m not much into horror!
2. Tagged. I loved the author‘s previous books!

TheSpineView I don't care for horrible either. Thanks for playing! 2y
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Dcueto
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Mehso-so

Not great, not terrible

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swishandflick
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Mehso-so

Eh, it was ok. I didn't necessarily have high expectations going in, so I suppose in a sense it wasn't all that disappointing. It just seemed to be lacking something. Suspense maybe? Perhaps the fire burned a little too slowly. Though it's moments like this where I'm particularly grateful for the library, I would be more bummed if this had been a purchase!

My reading buddy on the other hand - A+ 😸

Leftcoastzen She‘s so adorable! 3y
BookNAround Your reading buddy is definitely an A+. 3y
LeahBergen She‘s getting so big! 😍 3y
swishandflick @LeahBergen I know right, it's crazy to me 🐾 3y
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BBooks

Read on vacation 🏖🍹 pretty easy read but overall I was disappointed with it.😕 No spoilers and I still think Paula Hawkins is a fantastic writer but this book was a thumbs down for me. Now I have to wait for her next ⏳📚