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Little Rumours: A dark and twisty new thriller for 2022 set in a small town built on secrets and lies

Little Rumours: A dark and twisty new thriller for 2022 set in a small town built on secrets and lies

byBryony Pearce
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Lynda Kelly
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe Apology Was Unfounded
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2022
Oh dear.....this was going to be an easy 5* till I read her acknowledgements at the end, then she blew it. One of her characters is a Muslim woman and she apologised for writing her, worrying if she was written correctly or not.....sigh......I doubt she'd have done the same writing a Catholic or Jewish or Sikh character, or even an Irish or Welsh or Scottish person...and I personally find it a little sick-making that because it's a Muslim she apologises. Because of course they can get the needle and create merry hell if they reckon they're offended. Well, tough luck I say.....this is what happens when you're part of the minority, I'm afraid. People don't mean offence but the minorities thrive on taking offence, especially THAT minority......and there was no need to apologise in the least and I wish she hadn't. I was so gutted to read it.
She gave us some Devonian at the beginning in order to explain what they're talking about but then the things I didn't understand she hadn't included !! "That's the badger" and "He's just in a vake" and "She leaves the message on read" though perhaps she meant unread there ?
The story was a great one told by the three very different mothers and there were no mistakes, either, which is highly commendable. I just wish she hadn't felt it compulsory to apologise for being who she is, pretty much. When are we to stop saying sorry and prostrating ourselves because we happen to be born white ? I'm more than a little sick 'n' tired of it myself. This still is a white majority Christian country and I for one am not apologising for that and I don't think any of us should. Just remember they have it a lot better here than WE would in one of their countries, so stop with all the self-flagellation !!
Such a great shame as this review ended up being totally different to the one I had planned on writing and all because of this......
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Roxleycat
3.0 out of 5 starsTook some getting into
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2022
I paid for this book so felt I had to stick with it. I was 25% of the way through before I felt it gripped me and I wanted to know where the story line was going.

I didn't love it, I've definitely read better, but i didn't hate it either.
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Lynda Kelly
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Apology Was Unfounded
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2022
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Oh dear.....this was going to be an easy 5* till I read her acknowledgements at the end, then she blew it. One of her characters is a Muslim woman and she apologised for writing her, worrying if she was written correctly or not.....sigh......I doubt she'd have done the same writing a Catholic or Jewish or Sikh character, or even an Irish or Welsh or Scottish person...and I personally find it a little sick-making that because it's a Muslim she apologises. Because of course they can get the needle and create merry hell if they reckon they're offended. Well, tough luck I say.....this is what happens when you're part of the minority, I'm afraid. People don't mean offence but the minorities thrive on taking offence, especially THAT minority......and there was no need to apologise in the least and I wish she hadn't. I was so gutted to read it.
She gave us some Devonian at the beginning in order to explain what they're talking about but then the things I didn't understand she hadn't included !! "That's the badger" and "He's just in a vake" and "She leaves the message on read" though perhaps she meant unread there ?
The story was a great one told by the three very different mothers and there were no mistakes, either, which is highly commendable. I just wish she hadn't felt it compulsory to apologise for being who she is, pretty much. When are we to stop saying sorry and prostrating ourselves because we happen to be born white ? I'm more than a little sick 'n' tired of it myself. This still is a white majority Christian country and I for one am not apologising for that and I don't think any of us should. Just remember they have it a lot better here than WE would in one of their countries, so stop with all the self-flagellation !!
Such a great shame as this review ended up being totally different to the one I had planned on writing and all because of this......
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R. Simons
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2022
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Wow, this book really grabbed me.
Little Rumours is told from three mums’ points of view, Naomi has lived in Exton Cross all of her life and knows everything and everyone. Aleema has lived there for three years and has not a single friend and Kelly is the outsider and has a past that she doesn’t want anyone else to know.
One of the children goes missing and the police are trying to find where she is and why she has been taken we get to delve into the three women’s lives more and learn that not all is as it seems and they all have secrets.

The book flowed at an even pace and we got to know each of the characters well, there were times when I liked them all, times when I didn’t quite get what they were about, and times when I didn’t like them at all.
The finale was very good and unexpected. What a brilliant book, I will definitely be looking out for more from this author!
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lisa fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2022
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What an absolutely amazing book the story line was fantastic I loved the way there were so many different storyline with different family's and there lives it takes you on a twisting journey it was a book I didn't want too put down and would read long into the night with my eyes heavy and slowly closing just so I could read another chapter I would definitely recommend this book it's a must read
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Miss N J Steer
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2022
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Not often I give a 5 but this was a cracker! Had a few late nights because I couldn’t stop reading. Loved it and will be choosing this author for my next book…. See if she can captivate me some more
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Marlena
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
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I loved this story and couldn’t stop reading it because I wanted to know what had happened! Unforeseeable ending! Loved the author’s message at the end which made it all more meaningful.
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read-along-with-sue
4.0 out of 5 stars Grabbed me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2022
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There was a time that I got fed up of reading “child/children” missing trope in a book.

But this one is S̴o̴ ̴m̴u̴c̴h̴ ̴m̴o̴r̴e̴ ̴t̴h̴a̴n̴ ̴t̴h̴a̴t̴!̴, so much more!

Experiences and life 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 sufferings, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, loss 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
And many characters in this book have been shaped.

It’s about
𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞
𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞

It’s also about cultural differences Aleema is Muslim.

Loss and recovery from loss affects us all, or will do in life. It’s inevitable.

When I reached chapter 6 I was well invested.
Noah and Aleema had come to Exton Cross from Manchester because Noah’s mum was needing help recovering from a stroke.
They have an 11 year old daughter.
Their daughter is now missing…..

Alternating chapters between different characters were not confusing at all and flowed expertly.

Naomi was born and breed in this town and nothing escapes her. She knows all there is to know and who.

Then there’s Kelly, the stranger. No one knows anything about Kelly.

It could have been anyone, or anyone passing through who took her.

When the Police got involved they were encouraging but honest with the family.

The suspects are plentiful.

Aleema prays to Allah. Could he help?

The raw emotions just 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐓 from the pages.

When the High Priority is raised the mother just fell to the floor, the emotions so evident.

Blaming yourself, blaming someone else and the consequences of those thoughts can be destructive.

That’s what I loved about this authors writing, it wasn’t just based around the missing child it was
Everything that happened in between.

I pay attention to covers and titles and often wonder how they merge in with the story. I could see the cover and why but yet to find out how the author came up with this title, that came into play around page 224/225.

I was rushing to get my chores done as I needed to finish this book, I was eager to find out more.

Traumatic events can sometimes make or break a relationship depending on how you handle it.

The author had the power to transport me into this family, this town, these people. I didn’t want to miss a thing.

So who was missing?

Mia.
The author allowed us to 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 the devastation….the emotions….and the negativity of others and the support of others and the Little Rumours that can cause much much more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Grabbed me
By read-along-with-sue on 5 July 2022
There was a time that I got fed up of reading “child/children” missing trope in a book.

But this one is S̴o̴ ̴m̴u̴c̴h̴ ̴m̴o̴r̴e̴ ̴t̴h̴a̴n̴ ̴t̴h̴a̴t̴!̴, so much more!

Experiences and life 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 sufferings, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, loss 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
And many characters in this book have been shaped.

It’s about
𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞
𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞

It’s also about cultural differences Aleema is Muslim.

Loss and recovery from loss affects us all, or will do in life. It’s inevitable.

When I reached chapter 6 I was well invested.
Noah and Aleema had come to Exton Cross from Manchester because Noah’s mum was needing help recovering from a stroke.
They have an 11 year old daughter.
Their daughter is now missing…..

Alternating chapters between different characters were not confusing at all and flowed expertly.

Naomi was born and breed in this town and nothing escapes her. She knows all there is to know and who.

Then there’s Kelly, the stranger. No one knows anything about Kelly.

It could have been anyone, or anyone passing through who took her.

When the Police got involved they were encouraging but honest with the family.

The suspects are plentiful.

Aleema prays to Allah. Could he help?

The raw emotions just 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐓 from the pages.

When the High Priority is raised the mother just fell to the floor, the emotions so evident.

Blaming yourself, blaming someone else and the consequences of those thoughts can be destructive.

That’s what I loved about this authors writing, it wasn’t just based around the missing child it was
Everything that happened in between.

I pay attention to covers and titles and often wonder how they merge in with the story. I could see the cover and why but yet to find out how the author came up with this title, that came into play around page 224/225.

I was rushing to get my chores done as I needed to finish this book, I was eager to find out more.

Traumatic events can sometimes make or break a relationship depending on how you handle it.

The author had the power to transport me into this family, this town, these people. I didn’t want to miss a thing.

So who was missing?

Mia.
The author allowed us to 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 the devastation….the emotions….and the negativity of others and the support of others and the Little Rumours that can cause much much more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally gripping to read....looking forward to reading more!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2022
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Impressed and hooked from the start...love a suspense novel and this doesn't disappoint; will definitely be reading more by Bryony Pearce....
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shaun reid
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022
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Excellent book read it in 2 days
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Roxleycat
3.0 out of 5 stars Took some getting into
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2022
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I paid for this book so felt I had to stick with it. I was 25% of the way through before I felt it gripped me and I wanted to know where the story line was going.

I didn't love it, I've definitely read better, but i didn't hate it either.
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Beathag
4.0 out of 5 stars Secrets and Lies.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2022
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“Little Rumours” by Bryony Pearce is a book filled with lies, bullying, abuse and psychological discomfort.
Told through multiple voices it all blends in well and makes for a good read. A solid 4 stars from me.
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