The Poison Tree: A Novel Audiobook

" I can see why she is compared to Ruth Rendell. She's trying hard to emulate the form and style but it seemed like she was trying a bit too hard. I didn't really like the protagonist or find her believable. It's almost as if she's applied a computer model to a Ruth Rendell/Barbara Vine novel and this is what's been generated: a mysterious, attractive and enigmatic young woman, a tragedy, eccentric characters who are not quite believable. It's almost a parody. Disapppointing. "

" I originally chose this book b/c of its title and cover, it came across as interesting. I enjoyed imagining how each character's accent would sound like throughout the book. An intriguing story built upon the relationship between three main characters, all the while centering around a few main aspects: Life choices, Love, & Loyalty. At least that's my take on it. "

" Found this story very slow, but I finished it in the end. Slightly dull but the ending was fairly good . "

" Enjoyed this book. Had a modern feel and really felt I got to know the characters. "

" i enjoyed this but the fact that i was almost near the end before the actual main thing 'happened' was annoying as this was referred to throughout the book. generally im not a fan of first person style novels but this was ok. very easy reading, simple plot and language. "

" OK, so I'm a sucker for bookflap copy that name-checks Donna Tartt and Tana French. Compared to those two, The Poison Tree was just OK. Well written and engaging, but still lacking somehow. Surprise ending felt kind of artificial and tacked-on. Still, it was the best thing I've read in a while. "

" 340 pages. "

" I probably would give this pretender to the Ruth Rendell throne four stars if it weren't for the fact that the characters really annoyed me! Rex was such a nebbish and Biba was always so clearly up to no good (and their filthy home sounded disgusting rather than alluring!) that I couldn't fathom why Karen was so entranced by these people. Blech! However, points for the suspense part, which was ace, and I also LOVED all the descriptive stuff about London! So a strong debut by Erin Kelly; I'm looking forward to reading her next novel. "

" Shocking. "

" A mystery that surprised me, more than once. Also, the narrator is good with languages and uses big, clever words that I got to look up. :) "

" This book was a really good read. Great story and I Love the characters "

" Listen to this book. Great reader. Great ending. "

" This was a real page turner! Could not put it down. "

" I loved this a real page turner. The characters were believable and such a good story. A must read! "

" This has a shocker of an ending. "

" Entertaining but not as good as I wanted it to be. The writing was fine but the plot wasn't as "creepy" as it wants to be and there were a few week threads. Story left me with a few questions - not in a good way. "

" Loved this book. Suspenseful without being too crazed. Really unexpected (and true-to-life) ending. "

" Started out well but then realized that I had read too many books like this one. Writing wasn't good enough to hold my interest in the story. "

" Good book but found it difficult to keep interest in the characters to begin with. Good twist in the plot at the end. "

" Not what I was expecting. Thought it would be more of a murder mystery. Interesting build-up and I kept turning the pages. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed by the end and I predicted much of it. However, I will read more from the author because of her writing style. "

" I enjoyed this story but it was quite predictable so it didn't really hide any surprises for me. But was a good weekend read. "

" OK Not what it could be? "

" very good read. Kept the mystery of Karen's secret to the very end before unveiling it and wrapping up all the details. Would highly recommend it. "