Synopsis - Courtesy of Amazon
Bruised from the breakdown of her marriage, Esther Lomax needs to get away, and Malaysia's unspoilt shores seem the perfect place. But a day's boat trip takes a desperate turn when Esther and six other holidaymakers are taken to a desert island and their guide does not return. The group have no way of getting back to the mainland and know nothing about each other. As the days pass, tensions erupt, secrets emerge and time increasingly runs out, Esther must ask herself the ultimate question: will she leave the island alive?
I stumbled upon this novel in my village library, and when I saw the title "Stranded" I wasn't that enthused maybe because I had seen so many TV films on the subject so didn't feel inclined to read a book on it. I took the book from the shelf and had a quick peruse of the back cover synopsis.
Despite my initial reservations, I was drawn in. So in true sassy style, I swiped my card in the new fangled library machines,and carried the book to my humble abode.
Review
First of all don't you just love that book cover. Makes me long to run barefoot across some warm sand.
I did what I usually do when I start a book, sit near my living room window and curl my legs up. I mean business when I do that.
After reading the first few chapters I know that I was going to enjoy this book, and I was getting excited, yes sirree. Each subsequent chapter had me wanting more, and I found I was getting so absorbed, I was reading more pages in one sitting than I had for some time. I suspect I could have read this book in a couple of doses but alas life goes on, so I had to wean myself off.
Each day I couldn't wait to pick it up - don't ya love it when that happens - and continue with the ride. Another story runs alongside it and you are guessing where this fits in.
Some reviewers thought the last few chapters a little weak in comparison to the rest of the book.
This is a fabulous beach read, so am therefore giving this a high score as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Conclusion - A great read so I recommend you order this from your library and enjoy.
Score 9/10
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