Review: Justice by Scott Hughes (spoilers)
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Review: Justice by Scott Hughes (spoilers)
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Next time please add spoilers alert since your review contains some spoilers.
Here is my review:
A brief powerful psychological thriller involving disintegrating marriages, love, betrayal, loyalty, and ultimately justice.
The quote by Leo Tolstoy, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way", fits this story perfectly. The story follows the lives of two sets of couples: Marcus and Brynn, Joseph and Marie, each couple is unhappy in his own miserable way. As the story unfolds, the unthinkable happens. So begins a chilling tale of love, betrayal, and vengeance.
The story is told through multiple characters' perspectives, thus giving us a better understanding of their conduct. I have to say that the author does a good job capturing the personalities of his characters. They literally burst off the pages here, perplexing in their faults.
While I can't say I agreed with all the ideas expressed in the story (the view of marriage to name one) or related to any of the characters, I did enjoy the story immensely and found it very well-written. I loved the novella and most certainly recommend it!
Rate: 4 out of 4 stars!
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The word justice is portrayed in an extremely intriguing and disturbing way here. While reading, I found the tale gripping. It left me awestruck.
Justice is separated into different parts that reflect on the three different characters' perspectives. The first two parts left me on the edge of seat as we learn about a marriage between two very different people. I found the perspectives very telling and it delves into such deep feelings and thoughts on these characters' view of their marriage.
The third perspective gave insight to another marriage, which again makes the reader question what is truly deep inside the thoughts of some husbands and wives. Both relationships were beautifully and almost tragically portrayed.
Beautifully done and can't wait to read more from Mr. Hughes! Highly recommended - a definite 4/4 star rating!
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Thank you for starting this thread!Vermont Reviews wrote:Thanks to you both.
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hsimone wrote:Thank you for starting this thread!Vermont Reviews wrote:Thanks to you both.
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