Though Saint X was touted as a great thriller, I did not find it so. Not that it was a bad book but it is not a whodunit thriller. It is more of a howdidit. How did the death of Alison affect those around her, from the ex-boyfriend, Drew, to the other resort guests that interacted with her at the resort before she died, to her parents, and of course her sister Claire (who also goes by Emily at times to distance herself from being the girl with the dead sister).
This book does move slowly and builds itself up with the interactions between Emily when she finds Clive (one of the last people to see Alison alive on the island) who is now a taxi driver in New York. I did get a little irritated with Emily, who yes, lost a sister when she was seven, but has become completely obsessed when she is grown. I guess this book was mostly about her finally finding peace or just going over the edge.
I mostly liked this book though I do wish there was more thriller and less introspection.
This book does move slowly and builds itself up with the interactions between Emily when she finds Clive (one of the last people to see Alison alive on the island) who is now a taxi driver in New York. I did get a little irritated with Emily, who yes, lost a sister when she was seven, but has become completely obsessed when she is grown. I guess this book was mostly about her finally finding peace or just going over the edge.
I mostly liked this book though I do wish there was more thriller and less introspection.