The Life We Bury

This book kept you on the edge of your seat. Stumbled across this author by chance and glad I did. Now on to my second book of his.

So I was pleasantly surprised by this book! I liked the characters, the pace, the story development and it was a relaxing quick read! Am obvious ending in relation to unpicking the ‘mystery’ but one I didn’t mind as the flow of the book kept me interested and I was after a feel good kinda read. Would recommend if you don’t want anything to taxing and are after an easy read and good style with likeable characters.

I hadn’t heard of this author but will read more of their work. It was pacy and well written.

This book is very well written. It wasn’t an easy book to digest for me. A lot of scenes that made me sick to my stomach. I had to read it from one go as I couldn’t stop. If you feel sensitive at very descriptive violent scenes you will be left a bit shaken. The author is gifted.

Well written, great premise. Clever take on a detective novel. Twists and turns kept me reading. I enjoyed it immensely, even if some aspects were a tiny bit predictable. Would recommend others to read it.

I was given this book to read for my book club, and I absolutely loved it - couldn't put it down. The characters are so real, and its such an unusual angle for the story, and stereotypes are constantly shot down. Each character in this book refuses to be two dimension and its fascinating. A superb read with a lovely ending.

I really enjoyed this book. It was something to "get your teeth into" and was satisfying to read. I had not heard of this author before but will buy more of his books.

A great debut novel. Well written and packed full of character. Haven't finished it yet and I'm really looking forward to finding out how it ends.

Incredible story and perseverance and determination. Pulls you in and keeps you reading…wanting more. Negative experiences in one’s personal childhood can spark a desire in their adult life to do better; to set things right. The main character’s resilience is outstanding.

Um suspense de alto nível. O personagem principal , Joe Talbert , um estudante iniciando a faculdade , tem que fazer trabalho biográfico. Por um acaso do destino , o entrevistado é Carl Iverson, veterano do Vietnam, que cumpria pena de 30 anos por assassinato. Ao longo das conversas entre os dois , e através de pesquisas do estudante , muita coisa é descoberta e com isto a história vai se modificando . O autor tem um estilo muito interessante. Procura não cair no lugar comum . O livro prende o leitor . Ótima leitura e distração para os que gostam do tema .

Outstanding story with engaging characters you can't help but love and root for. Beautfiul writing and an addictive pace that keeps you wanting to keep reading. Can't wait to read more by this author.

Great story, great grammar, story flows nicely, creditable storyline. Highly recommend. Really couldn't put book down. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The book came on time and was in very good condition (new), but I guess it won't stay long this way because it belongs to the kind of books who want to read and re-read. Although the whole plot was not really original (you can quicly guess what's going to happen), the characters that are depicted are really realistic and go under your skin. The hero is not a good-looking guy, Mr. perfect, but he is not a bad-boyish "ugly duckling" either. He is just someone who struggles a lot but try to keep its shit together. He has envy, he can be jealous of his autistic brother, just because he has better looks. And yes, he wants to impress the girl, living next door, who has quite a story herself too. She is not that pretty cheerleader, but she is not that dark lost soul either. She is just someone who had a hard time, but does not blame the world for it. And she has brains too. In all, without saying too much: alone for the main character's backstories, you should definitely buy this book. I di not say on purpose too much, to not spoil the story. But there is way more behind this two persons. The author knows the human nature as it really is (far away from clichés) and knows how to write a good story.