catherine steadman something in the water a novel

Which, for me, really sucked because I fucking wanted to love this bitch - Even though reading a book featuring a protagonist with whom you share a first name can at times be. Alas, there was something about the character of Erin that just didn’t quite ring true. The better I got to know Erin as a character, the louder the alarm bells sounded. Unfortunately, when reading Something in the Water, my experience was quite the reverse. Generally, when I read a novel, the depth of my esteem for the characters continues to grow. #JustSayingĪnd the plot was well paced - which was particularly impressive given that it was entirely linear, with no reliance on the flashback and flashforward technique that has almost become a cliche at this point.įor the first, say, two-thirds of this book, I was pretty certain it was going to be a 5 cocktail read for me - and it’s been a while since I’ve had one of those, so I was excited to say the least.īut, alas, the hunt for that next immensely satisfying read will have to continue.Īs I read on I, much to my chagrin, stumbled upon some things that hampered my enjoyment of the book.

She’s overcoming her fear and managing to at least marginally enjoy this pastime - which I, personally, wouldn’t enjoy… because, if it doesn’t involve a drink in one hand and a book in the other, I, as rule, don’t enjoy it. Committed to her husband and his happiness, though, she vows to try.Īnd it seems to be going well. This activity in particular is one for which Erin wasn’t particularly excited, as she’s previously had a negative experience. How, after all, can you truly enjoy this should-be-leisurely escape with a foreboding black cloud hanging over your heads?ĭespite the difficulty, they give it the old college try.Īs they are trying to ignore the understandable upset they are feeling and have fun in this tropical paradise, they move forward with long-ago-established plans to scuba dive. Though they don’t cancel their trip to Bora Bora, they do find it significantly less relaxing than they had previously thought it would be. These efforts are particularly important given they have no assurances he will acquire gainful employment any time in the near future.

Responsibly, they pare down their wedding plans in an attempt to make Mark’s once-seemingly-extensive savings last a little longer.

Mark and Erin plan a lavish wedding and arrange a 3-week luxury honeymoon in Bora Bora where they will get tans, drink too much and make love at least three times a day.īut - because this is a thriller and things always go wrong in thrillers - Mark ends up losing his job several months before the wedding.

Catherine steadman something in the water a novel