Member Review
Review by
Karen B, Reviewer
Adele Parks' thriller domestic noir novels have been becoming progressively darker and complex with each new book. The Two of Us gave us a heroine who was also a bigamist - with One Last Secret she pushes the boundaries again. Dora is a high-class sex worker who is ready to quit. But one last job with an old client in the south of France brings shocks and surprises, and puts her in very real danger. Can Dora survive and turn her life around?
This was a real page turner. Dora is a very cool and honest narrator, unashamed of her choices but willing to explain them to the reader. Of course she is keeping some secrets, which all adds to the suspense, but the reader feels they can trust her, and more importantly, empathise with her, even if her life choices wouldn't be theirs.
The plot is somewhat far-fetched if you start analysing it, but Dora is such an interesting character I was willing to roll with it. It's well-paced with chapters taking you back to the past for a breather, and secrets unfolding at a satisfying rate.
As always with an Adele Parks' story, expect plenty twists and turns and a very satisfying conclusion.
This was a real page turner. Dora is a very cool and honest narrator, unashamed of her choices but willing to explain them to the reader. Of course she is keeping some secrets, which all adds to the suspense, but the reader feels they can trust her, and more importantly, empathise with her, even if her life choices wouldn't be theirs.
The plot is somewhat far-fetched if you start analysing it, but Dora is such an interesting character I was willing to roll with it. It's well-paced with chapters taking you back to the past for a breather, and secrets unfolding at a satisfying rate.
As always with an Adele Parks' story, expect plenty twists and turns and a very satisfying conclusion.
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