Ranjini Shankar's Reviews > The Shallows

Really disappointing read. It manages to take what could be an interesting plot and drags it out incessantly. The main character does nothing for the most part other than make terrible decisions and whine and there is no twist or surprise so if you’re hoping for one, be prepared.

The story follows Emma whose neighbor was found murdered. Her abusive husband, Charles, then forces her and their children to board a boat and essentially kidnaps them as soon as the neighbors murder is known. Emma must uncover the secrets her husband has and try to escape for her life.

The motive is so strange. Why would they ever run? If they are in business with each other, wouldn’t he know where Charles was going to hide? This author did not know how to develop characters because I didn’t care about any of them, even Tracy who has a heartbreaking storyline. Didn’t work for me.