JanB's Reviews > The Night Ship

Oh dear, you’re not having much luck this week Jan. Hope your next is better!

Ah I’ve heard this from other readers too. Boo.

Honest opinion, Jan!

Captive audience 😂 that happened to me with an audio book! Hope you have a winner soon! 💕

Oh no! Better luck with your next book!!!

LOL when you're trapped and have nothing else to do and you still can't grind through it 😂😂😂 I feel for ya

It doesn't sound like something it'd appeal to me either.

That magical realism again! Maybe, it is just not for us!! 💕

Thanks for your informative review, Jan! I was on the fence about reading this one. Magical realism usually doesn’t work for me either.

Magical realism is not for you then!!! I didn’t think so although I do think this is a tough genre to get into because it flips (as the name suggests) between events, people and themes that are very real and then all of a sudden we have the fantasy, weird and sometimes bonkers. Whereas when I read Fantasy all of it is unreal, like dragons, half humans etc.. put anything implausible into crime / thrillers and I’ll jump on it. How our brain works 🤣 I hope you enjoy your next one Jan 💖

I share your disappointment, Jan.
I'm usually a loyal fan of Kidd's brand of dark, impish, magical realism, but this wasn't one of her best, I feel.
Her debut novel (Himself) is still my favourite.

Good on you for throwing in the towel rather than forcing yourself through it, Jan. My library hold is available for me soon. Here's me knocking down my expectations of it....

On to more enjoyable books, Jan!

Another DNF to add to the pile, I did not like his previous book so didn't request this one. Hope you are enjoying your vacation :)

Always appreciate and highly value honest reviews, Jan. I would have "jumped ship" on "The Night Ship", too. I hope that your next read earns 5 stars!

Oh no, I am so sorry that this one was a miss for you Jan! I have it on my tbr pile but won't be rushing to read it! Thank you for your honesty! 🧡

Onwards and upwards 💙

Oh no! You’ve been in the trenches lately Jan. I’m a bit nervous about this now since magical realism is hit or miss for me, so I may start with one of her other books. Hope you love your next read!!💞

Sorry you didn’t like it more, Jan. Onwards!

Diane wrote: "Honest opinion, Jan!"

Belle wrote: "Ah I’ve heard this from other readers too. Boo."

Maureen wrote: "Oh dear, you’re not having much luck this week Jan. Hope your next is better!"

Thanks Ladies!

GirlWithThePinkSkiMask wrote: "LOL when you're trapped and have nothing else to do and you still can't grind through it 😂😂😂 I feel for ya"

Holly wrote: "Captive audience 😂 that happened to me with an audio book! Hope you have a winner soon! 💕"

Isn't that the worst? To be caught with only a book that sucks? Luckily I had CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM downloaded 😂

Bianca wrote: "It doesn't sound like something it'd appeal to me either."

I've really enjoyed the author's previous books so I gave it a chance, but they can't all be winners.

Lindsay - Traveling Sisters Book Reviews wrote: "Oh no! Better luck with your next book!!!"

Thanks Lindsay

Jayme wrote: "That magical realism again! Maybe, it is just not for us!! 💕"

Right? Certainly not the new releases. I have enjoyed a few magical realism stories in the past and keep hoping to find another....but nope

Marilyn wrote: "Thanks for your informative review, Jan! I was on the fence about reading this one. Magical realism usually doesn’t work for me either."

Thanks Marilyn, I'm glad I helped out your tbr 😉

Margaret M - semi hiatus wrote: "Magical realism is not for you then!!! I didn’t think so although I do think this is a tough genre to get into because it flips (as the name suggests) between events, people and themes that are ver..."

That is a very good point Margaret! I have enjoyed a few magical realism stories, including the author's previous books. Harry's Trees and Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance. I wish I could figure out what I loved about those that made them different?

But with a mystery or thriller, I'm with you. My tipping point is a low one 😉

Thanks Margaret!

Kevin wrote: "I share your disappointment, Jan.
I'm usually a loyal fan of Kidd's brand of dark, impish, magical realism, but this wasn't one of her best, I feel.
Her debut novel (Himself) is still my favourite."

Ah, I don't feel so bad now about not enjoying this one now that I am in such excellent company :) Thanks Kevin! I completely agree about HIMSELF!

Jenna wrote: "Good on you for throwing in the towel rather than forcing yourself through it, Jan. My library hold is available for me soon. Here's me knocking down my expectations of it...."

Maybe going in with low expectations is the way to go. Mine were high after loving her previous books :(

I look forward to your thoughts!

Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Another DNF to add to the pile, I did not like his previous book so didn't request this one. Hope you are enjoying your vacation :)"

fair enough Dorie!

We just returned on Friday night and we've been busy recuperating and catching up. Thanks 🤗

Debra wrote: "On to more enjoyable books, Jan!"

Thanks Debra!

Jayne wrote: "Always appreciate and highly value honest reviews, Jan. I would have "jumped ship" on "The Night Ship", too. I hope that your next read earns 5 stars!"

haha, nice play on words Jayne :) Thanks!

Ellie wrote: "Oh no, I am so sorry that this one was a miss for you Jan! I have it on my tbr pile but won't be rushing to read it! Thank you for your honesty! 🧡"

Thanks Ellie, if you try it I hope you have better luck with it :)

Ceecee wrote: "Onwards and upwards 💙"

Thanks Ceecee!

Catherine wrote: "Oh no! You’ve been in the trenches lately Jan. I’m a bit nervous about this now since magical realism is hit or miss for me, so I may start with one of her other books. Hope you love your next read!!💞"

I have not had good luck lately :(

I would highly suggest starting with Himself

Thanks Catherine

Jen wrote: "Sorry you didn’t like it more, Jan. Onwards!"

Thanks Jen, I'm glad you loved it!

A legit review, Jan! <3

Meghna wrote: "A legit review, Jan! <3"

Thanks Meghna!

I have liked Jess Kidd's other novels, so I might go ahead and check this out. Good review, and kudos to you for not finishing something you weren't enjoying.

Sorry this didn't work for you, Jan. I hope your next book is much more enjoyable!

Zoeytron wrote: "I have liked Jess Kidd's other novels, so I might go ahead and check this out. Good review, and kudos to you for not finishing something you weren't enjoying."

I did too and this was my first disappointment. I hope you have better luck than I did!

Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Sorry this didn't work for you, Jan. I hope your next book is much more enjoyable!"

Thanks Meredith. I seem to be having a run of bad luck lately 😞