Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Having no interest in the fashion or cosmetics industries, I didn't have high hopes for this month's kindle first pick, "Younger". But since neither romance nor historical fictions are to my taste, for me this was it. I've been reading more than usual lately- very good books, I might add- and I have to say that this holds up with most of them. And in my experience, that's an amazing thing for a kindle first selection. "Younger" is a true classic suspense thriller not the straight up mystery or psycho killer stories frequently marketed as a "thriller". The international locations, espionage and cross continent chase reminded me a lot of classic MacInnes and Ludlum if shorter and less complex. Ms. Munshower wisely jumps right into the middle of the story and I was hooked. I say wisely because one part of the book I found less than engaging was Anna's "backstory" in Los Angeles. The story does jump back and forth in time with progressions from the middle and beginning of the story until they ultimately converge. But the author manages this without being confusing. It is also surprising to me how "clean" the book is. For those that are concerned about those things, there is almost no cursing (I think I remember one or two expletives) and no graphic violence. Another thing that reminds me of classic thrillers. I imagine that a man might have even more hesitation than I did with the basic premise. But while the book is based on the problems society creates for women "of a certain age", it is first and foremost a good old fashioned thriller, And I think that anyone can enjoy it just on that basis. Is "Younger" a perfect book? No, as I said part of it just didn't click for me and the ending was a little facile but it was a very enjoyable ride. It's time like this I wish Amazon had a more complex rating system for books. If this were a ten point system I might be tempted to go with an 8 :) It doesn't pass my "read it again" test for a 5 but that is a high 4. Edit to add: I gave my husband my kindle during an unexpected long wait at the vet's office. He isn't a big reader. (To give you an idea, when he does read his preference is Tom Clancy.) He tried "Younger" but lost interest when the story went back to the protagonist's history in LA. Although it isn't a big part of the book, it was enough for him to give up on it. I think he would have enjoyed it if he had continued but, not going to happen. So if please be aware that you will have a distinctly "distaff" non-thriller segment to set up the story.