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Rock Paper Scissors is a thrilling domestic thriller that revolves around a troubled married couple, Adam and Amelia, who win a weekend getaway to Scotland in an attempt to mend their failing marriage. The story is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through secrets, lies, and unexpected revelations. The narrative is skillfully crafted with alternating points of view, short chapters, and a gripping plotline that culminates in a jaw-dropping twist that challenges perceptions and leaves a lasting impact on the reader.

Characters:

The characters are complex and reflect flawed human nature, though reactions to their likability vary.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style employs alternating viewpoints and incorporates unique letters, though some critique it for being overly cliché.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot includes a captivating twist that alters the reader's perception, centered around a couple seeking to mend their strained relationship.

Setting:

The setting features a secluded Scottish chapel during winter, amplifying the story's tension.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, with tension building toward the end, though some find parts of the story slow.
I feel him staring at me as I drive, and wonder what he sees. Nobody else looks familiar to him either, but it is still strange to think that the man I married wouldn’t be able to pick me out in a pol...

Notes:

Rock Paper Scissors is Alice Feeney's latest book and has been highly praised by many readers.
The story centers around a troubled marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Wright, who win a weekend getaway in Scotland.
The book involves elements of suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists that catch readers off guard.
One of the unique aspects is that Mr. Wright suffers from face blindness, making relationship dynamics complex.
Feeney incorporates yearly anniversary letters from Mrs. Wright to provide background and build tension.
The setting in a remote, renovated church adds a creepy atmosphere to the story.
Readers noted the storytelling technique of alternating perspectives between the characters.
Many readers found the plot twist to be shocking and unpredictable, prompting re-reading for clarity.
The book was completed in less than 24 hours by several readers, indicating its page-turning quality.
Alice Feeney's writing style includes clever wordplay and unusual definitions tied to the plot.
Some readers felt the tension in the story was sometimes over-the-top but ultimately satisfying.
The novel has been noted for its deep character exploration amidst the thriller elements.
Rock Paper Scissors includes epistolary writing, drawing readers further into the personal thoughts of the characters.
This book is described as a great read for fans of psychological thrillers, similar to Gone Girl.
The novel's themes of love, betrayal, and secrets resonate with readers, making it memorable.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for this book include themes of psychological distress, marital discord, and potential emotional manipulation.

From The Publisher:

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"Feeney lives up to her reputation as the "queen of the twist"…This page-turner will keep you guessing." -Real Simple

Think you know the person you married? Think again…

Things have been wrong with Mr and Mrs Wright for a long time. When Adam and Amelia win a weekend away to Scotland, it might be just what their marriage needs. Self-confessed workaholic and screenwriter Adam Wright has lived with face blindness his whole life. He can't recognize friends or family, or even his own wife.

Every anniversary the couple exchange traditional gifts-paper, cotton, pottery, tin-and each year Adam's wife writes him a letter that she never lets him read. Until now. They both know this weekend will make or break their marriage, but they didn't randomly win this trip. One of them is lying, and someone doesn't want them to live happily ever after.

Ten years of marriage. Ten years of secrets. And an anniversary they will never forget.

Rock Paper Scissors is the latest exciting domestic thriller from the queen of the killer twist, New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney.

Ratings (108)

Incredible (13)
Loved It (35)
Liked It (36)
It Was OK (16)
Did Not Like (7)
Hated It (1)

Reader Stats (216):

Read It (107)
Currently Reading (2)
Want To Read (91)
Did Not Finish (5)
Not Interested (11)

2 comment(s)

Loved It
4 months

This is my first book by this author, and it has been quite a successful experience.

The author has done an amazing job in building an atmosphere of danger and threat. All the time, you expect something to suddenly pop out of the darkness of the old chapel converted into a house, where Adam and Amelia are staying. Not only are the two of them listening for any unexpected noises, but you are also doing so while reading this book. This book really gave me a thrill.

The author also managed to make everyone appear suspicious. Amelia and Adam don't trust each other. And they have reasons for this, because apparently, both of them are not only hiding something from each other, but there is also something in their past that they would not want to reveal. But there are also some other people in this book who you quickly get suspicious of some evil intentions. And just as you suspect at the beginning that the whole situation was set up by either Amelia or Adam, around the middle of the book, you start to wonder if maybe they are innocent after all. I was really interested in how it all resolves.

I usually don't like when a book has more than one storyline - when it's happening now and in the past, for example. And even here, the letters written on their anniversary were sometimes a bit too long for me. But I agree that they allow us a better insight into what is going on in their marriage and cast even more suspicions, not only on Amelia and Adam but also on other characters.

I'm also not a huge fan of multiple points of view in my books, but in this case, it worked out great. Thanks to the fact that we have both Adam's and Amelia's POVs all the time, we're not sure who's hiding what, and everything seems even more mysterious.

The ending was pretty good. I expected some of it, but partly hoped it would be even more twisted. Although the last chapter is a bit over the top, I could live without it.

 
Incredible
1 year

I don't even know where to begin.

I accidentally chose this book -because I just liked the cover; however soon after this book was not only attracting me by its cover.

I loved every single page of this novel because I enjoyed how the story was narrated. At the beginig I was having loads of thoughts to predict the storyline.not only did I fail, but also I made myself a fool just because I thought I could be able to predict such a well-thought concept.

It toon me less than 3 days of constant reading to finish it.

I am both sad - that it is finished. And thrilled - that how perfect it ended.

Besides of the cleverness of the author( thank you for creating such a world to forget reality), It was really tense between characters.

You could feel everything that was written.

The plot twist was the moment of silence to me.

I could not even hear my heartbeat beating.

The blood in my veins stopped moving, and the only thing i was capable of doing was just to stand up and hold my head.

Loved it!

 
 
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