I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.📚The Chateau by Catherine Cooper took the reader on a twisted journey filled with mystery and intrigue.
When I learned the author was releasing a new book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. As luck would have it, it became available via the Pigeonhole Book Club. Ironically, it was through this same medium that the reader was introduced to the author’s work when chance came to read The Chalet.
The author takes her readers back to France, but this time, instead of a chalet, the story takes place in a chateau. This story introduces husband and wife, Nick and Aura. They originally lived in England, where Nick was a high school teacher and Aura a stay at home mom. They moved to France for a fresh start and to escape the tragic events of England. However, they would learn no matter how far they go, their past will catch up to them.
📚The Chateau featured unreliable and unlikeable characters. Their actions will have you wondering if persons can be so stupid and unconscionable. Well, that is Nick and Aura for you. One would be hard pressed to drum up any sympathy for them. Of course, the ones who suffer from their stupid and selfish actions were their sons, Sorrel and Bay. Yes, you read right. Which well thinking parent would give their children such names? 🤦♀️ Well, Aura sure ain’t well thinking and Nick refuses to stand up to her, but then he revealed he had no backbone.
This complex story, with its many twists, kept the reader guessing. A death occurred, which at first seemed unconnected to Nick and Aura. However, as the events that led to them fleeing England came to light, the connection became clear. The story grabbed the reader’s attention, making it hard to look away even with the unlikeable characters. The one thing on the reader’s mind was how would it all end.
Nick and Aura may have been unlikeable with their actions, but what occurred in the end did not justify the means.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Overall, despite the irritating characters, a good time was had with 📚The Chateau. Readers who enjoy thrillers/mysteries should consider adding this to their reading list.
This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading