Book giveaway: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

This is my kind of thriller, it reminded me of the old classic James Paterson / Point Horror books of my youth; lots of suspense, lots of twists, lots of secrets, lots of suspicion!
I couldn't put the book down and though I felt the final reveal could have had a bit more bite & teeth, it was a fantastic book

I have now finished this book and I loved it. It's my favourite genre and it is a quick easy read. I did guess the ending (rather predictable tbh) but that did not spoil my enjoyment at all.

A definite page turner. I have already passed this on to one of my best friends to share. Only one problem is that because it is her debut novel I now have to wait until the summer for another

Thanks mumsnet 10/10 from me!

I wasn't selected for free copy. But seen then thread & had to comment.
There are lots of this type of thriller books out at the moment but have to say this is one of my favourites. It's really easy to read, & one of those books that will have you up late cause you want to know what happens next.
The fact that it's a debut novel makes it even better. I'll definitely be looking out for Ms Ware's next book.
If your unsure on if to get this book. Buy it you won't be disappointed

Thank you for the copy of in a Dark Dark Wood. Will report back once I have read more. :)

I finished this book last night. Great read, gripping story. I really enjoyed the switching between her current situation and the events of the hen weekend. I guessed the ending as well, from the very large clue dropped in of the text message!
The only really small niggle I had was the writing of two character's dialect in an accent. Personal view, but I hate that! It's enough to say someone is Australian, I know what the accent sounds like (although the speech seemed to be written more like South African - I read it in an Afrikaans accent anyway!). Really minor point though, on the whole very chilling and enjoyable - the events of the final night were brilliantly atmospheric.

Well I finished it last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did guess the ending but it didn't spoil it. It's a good first novel

I've only just started reading this novel but it's gripping from the start. Difficult to put down from only a few pages in. I can't wait to get into bed at night to find out what happens next and suspect the only fault with this novel is that I'm going to finish it in just a few days. A great read for anyone that likes to pick up a book and be immersed right from page 1.

I was lucky enough to be selected to review this book so qualified for a free copy. I'd never heard of Ruth Ware so had no idea what to expect. The blurb made it very clear that this was a chilling and compulsive book, but with so many twists and turns it is making a really good read for me. There are toxic friendships to deal with, and the author sets the scenes so well you really feel as though you are living through this with the girls. I have since found out that this was also a "Richard & Judy Book Club" pick, so it delivers for me. I can't wait to try out another Ruth Ware novel.

Enjoying this book too, great as a debut novel. Only read about 1/3 so far so will give final thoughts once finished.

Thanks again

I received my copy on Friday, thanks so much! I've only had the chance to read the first few chapters, but I am very interested with the storyline already. As I only get chance to read now and again, I really like books that hook you in right from the start and even though I've only read a few chapters, I'm keen to read more. I'll report back when I've read more of it! x

Gripping! Kept me on the edge of my seat right to the end. It's not my usual genre so I'll definitely look for more books by the same author.

Many thanks for my copy of In a Dark Dark Wood. Thoroughly enjoying this unusual thriller so far.

as soon as I got the book I was reminded of the childrens tv program with skeletons I used to watch.and it made it more eerie!!
but what a book. the blurb grabbed me and I new I wanted to receive one.and I'm so thankful I did. it great debut novel and I love forward to more. I can see this author progressing greatly as one of my faves.
there are often themes in novels so authors can sometimes get into a rut of following one another. but she manages to make this one different and so a fab read.

Thanks for my free copy - I finished it in just a couple of days, it's a page turner. There were a lot of things I liked about this book - it was a good idea to use the hen night scenario, the author has obviously been on plenty and I thought she used the awkwardness of a group of strangers with little in common thrown together really well. I also thought she conveyed how easy it is for past feelings to come to the fore once more really well - how suddenly you can jump back to years ago and feel like a teenager again ( in a bad way!) it was very atmospheric but I found it a bit scooby-doo ish and far fetched towards the end and sometimes the plot devices were a bit clumsy. I also thought it could do with being a bit longer - I would've liked to see more character development to give us a greater sense of why the characters were as they were - maybe more flashbacks? I just didn't feel there was enough depth to justify some of the extremes of behaviour.

A good read though!

I loved this book and like others read it really quickly. Again I guessed who did it (tho fairly near the end) but didn't get the twist, which was really good. I went straight on the ipad to look for more books by Ruth ware when I'd finished, and will definitely buy her next one.

Hi I've been lucky enough to win this book too and I've only read a few pages but I'm hooked already . Will add more info after I've read it . Thankyou

This book gripped me from the start and when this happens I usually finish a book very quickly and in this case finished it in one day. It keeps the attention with interesting well-written characters and the build up of tension throughout. Just the right length too with no plodding. Thanks very much!

I received this on Friday, thank you very much. Even though I have had a very busy weekend I am absolutely rushing through it. It's very absorbing I am about halfway through it and might very well finish it tonight. The tension is rising and I am not sure what is going to happen but there is a palpable sense of dread. I loved how she described the house in the woods. I will post more when I finish

A good fast and gripping read

I love psychological thrillers so was excited to receive a copy of this book. It was a real page turner, which I read it in just over a day. Fast paced, very atmospheric and an easy read (although I did find the ending slightly predictable).

This is really good, especially for a debut. Very easy to read, ramps up the tension with a very believable lead character, Lenora. I really enjoyed this and finished it really quickly.

My copy has arrived, can't wait to get reading!

I was lucky to win a copy of "In a dark, dark wood", and have found it very difficult to put down. I haven't quite finished it as these days I'm not permitted to stay in bed all weekend reading.
I can't wait for bedtime so I can finish it!

Thank you for the copy of In A Dark Dark Wood. I thought the atmosphere of the novel was actually a bit overwrought; all the characters were dislikeable and I found it hard to suspend my disbelief. It's an easy read though, entertaining enough.

Great, gripping, couldn't put it down, very quick read. Very atmospheric, I'd read Ruth Ware again.