Official Review: Waves Break (on Unknown Shores)

jaygreen_11 · Post by **jaygreen_11** » 08 Aug 2020, 10:35

I am a fan of crime thrillers especially when I cannot guess the end. I can also relate to the characters use of sarcasm as a defense mechanism. I plan on giving this book a try, hopefully I can get past the use of excessive profanity. All in all this was a great review !!

book_fanatic_ · Post by **book_fanatic_** » 08 Aug 2020, 10:36

I love suspenseful stories. Would give this one a try. Nice review.

OB Brian · Post by **OB Brian** » 08 Aug 2020, 10:41

Wow! The book sounds enthralling. I think Phil is already my favourite character. Can't wait to see his world. Thanks for the informative review

joenduga12 · Post by **joenduga12** » 08 Aug 2020, 10:43

Fatima Saif wrote: ↑08 Aug 2020, 09:50
joenduga12 wrote: ↑08 Aug 2020, 09:44 The review is superb! But I'm not a fan of mysteries and crime thrillers. And I hate profanity and violence in all forms, so I prefer to pass on this one.
I appreciate your thoughts. I don't like such content as well.

Thank you for appreciating.

Amy Murdoch Coleman · Post by **Amy Murdoch Coleman** » 08 Aug 2020, 10:49

The premise sounds really interesting, but stories that are unnecessarily heavy in profanity are real turn-offs for me. This is a great review!

Post by **Eunice Geres** » 08 Aug 2020, 10:59

The first part of the story reminds me of when my best friend died 9 years ago and now I am left with our other best friend that doesn't really talk to me anymore. I wonder if it's one sided friendship. Moving on from that, I'm intrigued by how the characters are developed in this novel. Great review!

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:02

This thriller with twists and well-developed characters seems intriguing even if I'm not nostalgic of the past. Thank you for your great review!

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 08 Aug 2020, 11:03

I most like Litherland's portrayal of Phil; he is humorously self-deprecating and resorts to sarcasm as a defense mechanism. The text is peppered with witty descriptions from Phil, such as: "I reckon he must've been born partially arrogant, because by the time he's nine, it's fully formed. Twenty years later, he's overflowing with it. He's lying in a bath of arrogance and watching it flop over the sides and onto the floor." Wayne first comes across as an unlikeable and unsympathetic character, but he eventually reveals more depth. I also appreciate the presence of a strong female character; Tina is intelligent, resourceful, and supportive.

I appreciate a little humor in books that approach such heavy subjects as the ones you mentioned.
And I love a good thriller!
Thank you for your thorough review!

JeanyJean · Post by **JeanyJean** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:06

Very interesting review. The first part of it kept me glued to the end.sounds like an interesting book to read

Kreads1 · Post by **Kreads1** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:06

I am glad you touched on Wayne’s character, while reading the sample I wasn’t a big fan of his but I’m glad to hear that may change as the story moves forward. While I don’t mind profanity in a book, when warranted, I am out off by excessive use of profanity. I think this is one I will skip reading but your review is great and I’m sure this book will be appealing to many.

Alya17 · Post by **Alya17** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:07

Wonderful review! I love thrillers, and the quotation you included at the beginning of the review is the perfect introduction. Profanity is not something I care for in excess either. The novel promises a good mystery and well-developed characters, so it definitely seems worth the read.

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:09

An interesting page-turning thrilling mystery with a hint of humor in the book "Waves Break (on Unknown Shores)" by Barry Litherland, which has a cast of well-developed characters. The story follows two childhood friends, Wayne and Phil. In spite of Wayne's reckless behavior, a bond has been formed between them when they became adults. The appears quite appealing to read.

Fem187 · Post by **Fem187** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:11

This will be a great story to read. Childhood friends are great asset and the suspense this book create is revealing. I'll love to read this book. Thanks for the review.

d_poloni · Post by **d_poloni** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:15

I'm definitely interested in reading this book in full. I think it's an interesting tale in the ripple effect and how much your past can haunt you. The introduction to the characters and their friendship dynamic is important in establishing how the characters live the rest of their lives.

Ediomis_Enwongo01 · Post by **Ediomis_Enwongo01** » 08 Aug 2020, 11:17

I don't like frequent use of profanity in a book. However, good character development and narrative with themes of crime is what I can go for. Great review.