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A review by nzlisam
The Ledge by Christian White
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Christian White got me again! How does he keep doing this?
He remains one of the Master’s of the jaw-dropping twists. The Ledge sure packed a punch – an emotional gut punch. The clues were there – but of course I didn’t see them for what they were.
The Ledge is his best book yet. All his thrillers have been 5 star reads for me, but this one was even better than my previous favourite – The Wife and the Widow.
The present (2023) and past (1999) dual timeline were equally engrossing, complex, and fast-paced.
At just 352 pages The Ledge is a quick read, so perfect for the approaching busy holiday season.
Christian White captured the vibe and nostalgia of childhood, friendship, and innocence lost when violence explodes into the lives of four teenage boys in a small Victoria, Australia town. Loved the homage to Stephen King’s, It and Stand By Me (1986) with kids riding bikes and walking train tracks.
Just read it! Or listen! I toggled between the physical book and the audiobook, and Nic English’s performance was superb.
I don’t know how I’m going to narrow down my 2024 favourites list?
He remains one of the Master’s of the jaw-dropping twists. The Ledge sure packed a punch – an emotional gut punch. The clues were there – but of course I didn’t see them for what they were.
The Ledge is his best book yet. All his thrillers have been 5 star reads for me, but this one was even better than my previous favourite – The Wife and the Widow.
The present (2023) and past (1999) dual timeline were equally engrossing, complex, and fast-paced.
At just 352 pages The Ledge is a quick read, so perfect for the approaching busy holiday season.
Christian White captured the vibe and nostalgia of childhood, friendship, and innocence lost when violence explodes into the lives of four teenage boys in a small Victoria, Australia town. Loved the homage to Stephen King’s, It and Stand By Me (1986) with kids riding bikes and walking train tracks.
Just read it! Or listen! I toggled between the physical book and the audiobook, and Nic English’s performance was superb.
I don’t know how I’m going to narrow down my 2024 favourites list?