Discussion of Before I Go to Sleep

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How do you rate Before I Go To Sleep by S J Watson?

1 star - poor, recommend against reading it
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No votes
2 stars - okay, fair
2
11%
3 stars - good, recommend it
14
74%
4 stars - excellent, amazing
3
16%
 
Total votes: 19

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Post by proudmom25 »

I am almost half way finished with this book and I am really enjoying it can't wait to finish!
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Post by trafficschool1234 »

I Must pray before i go to sleep. That's my habit before going to sleep.
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Post by proudmom25 »

Wow just finished was a good read !!!

-- 08 Jul 2012, 18:15 --

I didnt see that coming with the husband which was really the attacker!! wow what a crazed man no wonder she wrote Don't trust Ben in her journal I was thinking she probly found something out an wrote it but couldn't remember when she woke. All in all it was a good read a page turner alright.
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Post by chikankari »

I really love it this story.

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Post by Bubbles »

I love this book.
I love finding out details with Christine, and willing her on to find out more information, with each page I was desperate to know more. The book really threw me around, one minute thinking one thing then changing my mind the next, really felt the disorientation, so could only feel sorry for Christine through the whole book. Very satisfied with the ending and the way it came together, going through the journey with her and left the book feeling very optimistic about her future.
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Post by JJMcInerney »

I really enjoyed this novel--read it in two quick sittings.

I was enthralled by the characterization of Christine, convinced that "S. J." has to be a woman, but was amazed to discover that this novel of intrigue and poignant observations of normal as well as abnormal life was written by a man; a man who, obviously, much to his credit, is totally in touch with his "feminine" side. The action is both contemplative and fast-paced while, at the same time, riddled with subtle clues as to whom "Ben" really is and what really happened to cause Christine's total memory loss. "Who did this to me?" is her persistent theme and she, through Watson, opens all the stops to find out.

While I did find the ending a bit too trite and bit more contrived that I expected as I raced through the 258 pages, I did find the author's first foray into the world of novels a stunningly contrasting, compelling read that melded the genres of mystery, intrigue, romance, and psychological terror, tinged with a bit of a historical, albeit modern times, bent.

I am looking forward to the author's next literary effort.
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Post by nancyfee »

I read this book like 1 year ago and I really enjoy it
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Post by vinodkumaryadav11 »

Hi,

It is really awesome book written by mature author.
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Post by Carla Hurst-Chandler »

Just finished it.

Good read. Nice twist near the end. Would have like a less ambiguous ending...more closure. 7/10
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Post by vinodkumaryadav11 »

It's a good book, I loved reading it..
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Post by Rizbi »

This is a great book. I bought it initially because of the original cover - the one with the 'Eye'. It did, indeed, caught my eye. I love the plot, the 'controlled' narration' and then the twist. After finishing it, I had to go back on certain chapters of the book, looking for clues that I might have missed along the way. Did not find any :)
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Post by Claris L »

I remember reading this story before, and I loved it! I enjoyed reading all the foreshadowing revealing that 'Ben' wasn't actually 'Ben' at all. I enjoyed how creepy and well-executed that part of the plot was written. I also loved the struggle of Christine trying to see if she can really trust Ben/Mike or not, as well as her finding out the truth behind her situation. I might read it again, in the near future.
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Post by Mikail Light »

Thanks for the review
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Post by Mikail Light »

This book was great fun for me! I'm just now completing it since it was so interesting! Good job on the unclear conclusion.
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