Novel Nuggets - Second Life by S. J. Watson

Title: Second Life
Author: S. J. Watson
ISBN: 9780062060587
No. of Pages: 416
Genre: Thriller
Origins: Harper Books
Release Date: 9 June 2015

Synopsis:

“How well can you really know another person? How far would you go to find the truth about someone you love?

When Julia learns that her sister has been violently murdered, she must uncover why. But Julia’s quest quickly evolves into an alluring exploration of own darkest sensual desires. Becoming involved with a dangerous stranger online, she’s losing herself…losing control…perhaps losing everything. Her search for answers will jeopardize her marriage, her family, and her life.”

While this was a good thriller, it was not nearly as intense as Watson’s debut. The ending is a tad too predictable for comfort. Similarly, Julia’s compulsion for answers and her involvement in her sister’s life borders on just plain disturbing – and not in a good way. Ultimately, Julia’s poor decision-making and the predictability of the ending made this a novel that left me disappointed.

6 Comments

susan on October 5, 2015 at 6:43 PM

Too bad it wasn’t as good as his first novel.

Michelle on October 5, 2015 at 7:26 PM

I know. I hope it is just a sophomore slump.
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Amanda on October 1, 2015 at 1:32 PM

Boo. I loved Before I Go To Sleep so much that I’ll still try this when I need a thriller – but definitely sounds like a library book.

Michelle on October 4, 2015 at 6:08 PM

It would be a great library book!
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Brandie on October 1, 2015 at 8:28 AM

Another one I am glad I never got around to reading. I really enjoyed his debut, and hoped this one would be better.

Michelle on October 4, 2015 at 6:07 PM

I had some issues with the main character that made the novel a disappointment for me. It is a decent thriller but definitely not in the same vein as his debut novel.
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susan on October 5, 2015 at 6:43 PM

Too bad it wasn’t as good as his first novel.
- Michelle on October 5, 2015 at 7:26 PM
  
  I know. I hope it is just a sophomore slump.
Amanda on October 1, 2015 at 1:32 PM

Boo. I loved Before I Go To Sleep so much that I’ll still try this when I need a thriller – but definitely sounds like a library book.
- Michelle on October 4, 2015 at 6:08 PM
  
  It would be a great library book!
Brandie on October 1, 2015 at 8:28 AM

Another one I am glad I never got around to reading. I really enjoyed his debut, and hoped this one would be better.
- Michelle on October 4, 2015 at 6:07 PM
  
  I had some issues with the main character that made the novel a disappointment for me. It is a decent thriller but definitely not in the same vein as his debut novel.