Official Review: Shifting Sands by Barry Litherland

Brendan Donaghy · Post by **Brendan Donaghy** » 25 Jun 2020, 08:53

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Thanks guys!

Ben97 · Post by **Ben97** » 02 Jul 2020, 01:18

Thanks for the brilliant review. I intend to read this book and from reading your review, I now have a better glimpse of what to expect.

Brendan Donaghy · Post by **Brendan Donaghy** » 02 Jul 2020, 11:53

Ben97 wrote: ↑02 Jul 2020, 01:18 Thanks for the brilliant review. I intend to read this book and from reading your review, I now have a better glimpse of what to expect.

Many thanks for your comments!

Dominik_G · Post by **Dominik_G** » 07 Jul 2020, 07:29

I've finished reading this book recently and I quite enjoyed it. Your review is very, very impressive! Absolutely on point. Congratulations!!

drwcroaker · Post by **drwcroaker** » 08 Jul 2020, 22:59

I love a good mystery, especially if it’s British. Thanks for mentioning that it has a good dose of comedy. It’s always nice to have a laugh to lighten the mood of murder. Thanks for your review.

Pearl Akpan · Post by **Pearl Akpan** » 23 Jul 2020, 17:56

Wrote a volunteer review on this. It was my first book and I thought it really well crafted. I love your in-depth and obviously more sound review of the book. Amazing work.

PollysReview · Post by **PollysReview** » 06 Aug 2020, 12:21

I also reviewed this book! I see that you went into more detail in the summary than I did, with names of the town, company, residence, etc.. How do you all feel about that? Do readers like a detailed summary or one that just piques the imagination?

Ciru_phoebe · Post by **Ciru_phoebe** » 10 Sep 2020, 14:21

Am currently reading the book and it's quite a read. I hope to complete it soonest possible and especially to discover what indeed is happening at Westleigh hall.

Amy+++ · Post by **Amy+++** » 24 Oct 2020, 09:19

I love horror and mystery thrillers so I will be checking this book out.

Holly Bernier · Post by **Holly Bernier** » 24 Oct 2020, 09:40

I love what the review said at the end of who would enjoy this book, "mysteries and thrillers, and to anyone who fancies an enjoyable yarn laced with humor. This is definitely a book I would enjoy, a mystery, thriller that's humorous. Thanks for the great review!

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 24 Oct 2020, 09:52

I like the point raised by the reviewer about the voice used to narrate the story. I agree with the reviewer that when the story is told from the first person point of view, the thoughts and feelings of other characters are "left unexplored" and "undeveloped". Additionally, I find the book's simplicity portraying a number of themes to be captivating. And mystery-thrillers sound engaging and gripping. I will read the book.

littlebethstar · Post by **littlebethstar** » 24 Oct 2020, 09:57

British based novels always have a certain quirk and old school charm to it most often. Expecting the same from this too based on the well written review.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 24 Oct 2020, 09:57

This is a suspense-filled mystery thriller highlighting adventure, trust, truth, urban conspiracy, and determination. The book is temporarily free on Amazon Kindle and has an awesome OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD selection.

ankushavhad · Post by **ankushavhad** » 24 Oct 2020, 10:18

Looks like a good story centered around the journalist Philip Tyler goes into deep mystery-thriller. Wish to get hold of the full book soon. Good review, Brendan Donaghy.