What do readers think of The Widow by Fiona Barton? Write your own review.

The thrillers that I rate highly are those that keep me tuned in and focused. They must get me from Point A (beginning) to Point B (ending) in a captivating manner. I must not be able to easily predict the ending . Characters must be varied and of some depth, setting must be detailed and plot must be within the realm of possibility.
THE WIDOW by Fiona Martin honestly has me stymied. It has some stylistic high points but also involves an equal number of low points as well, in my opinion. It involves a common enough subject and I felt that the addressing of this subject in this book was handled in a novel manner which was initially captivating. However, I wanted to quit reading about the middle of this book. The story seemed to lose its allure for me.I simply lost interest. Perhaps the frequent changing of narrators and time periods had me confused. Perhaps I could not find investment in any one character. Perhaps the ending was too predictable. However, I kept on, first because I had agreed to review it but also because there WAS a thread of curiosity that pulled me forward on the path. The settings WERE detailed and the plot WAS more than possible. I thought the ending was really superbly handled and finally, well worth the "slog."
I am glad I finished THE WIDOW but I am not sure I would have if I was not fulfilling a review promise. On the one hand, I can't rate THE WIDOW highly for the reasons I have stated. I can't rate THE WIDOW lower than average for the reasons I have stated. Is it worth your time or isn't it? Mine is only one review. Read the others and then I guess you will just have to judge for yourself.