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I am a new fan of Mr. Barclay's and I am very impressed by his writing. His stories get you from the first page and doesn't let go until the very end. Quick paced and keeps your interest all the way through to the last page. Very unusual storyline and it is nicely written. The characters are strong and their emotions run deep as they deal with the tragedy that came upon Cynthia Bigge Archer when she was a teen.

Mr. Barclay has a knack for describing emotions that is not overly done or lacking in intent. He says it with words that accurately describe what the characters feel and soon you are right there with them, feeling their pain. Very nicely done!!

I plan on reading more of Mr. Barclay's novels and so far I have not read a bad one!


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No Time for Goodbye Linwood Barclay Books Reviews

This is the second thriller I've read by Linwood Barclay, and they were both great -- intriguing plot, natural dialogue, interesting characters, twists and an unexpected ending. This book scores on all points. I read it all weekend because I couldn't wait to get an explantion for this bizarre mystery.

14-year old Cynthia has had a rough night. It's her first time sneaking out with an older boy, getting drunk, lying to her parents -- yep, Cyn has entered adolescence with a vengeance, and there is a lot of yelling and anger when her dad finds her and brings her home. The next morning Cynthia wakes up to find her entire family is gone -- her mother, father and older brother. Their beds don't even look slept in. So did they just all leave her behind? Or, if somebody killed them, why did they leave her?

Twenty five years later, she has her own family -- a loving husband, a precocious 8-yo daughter, and the aunt who raised her. People around her, including her husband, can't understand why she just doesn't move on, but Cynthia is still haunted by the loss and imagines people are following her. Or are they really?

The book starts slow, introducing us to these characters and this intriguing premise. It builds steadily, introducing a few new characters, and finishes strong, with a plausible ending.

I'll definitely be looking for more books by this author. He writes very well, with an easy narrative voice that pops the occasional zinger.
First of all, you have to accept the premise that you can go to bed knowing your mom and dad and brother are in the house, too. Only to wake up and all the beds are made but everyone is gone. Everyone in your family! No one knows what happened and they are ruled missing and you (a teenager) go live with your aunt. Fast forward 25 years, she now is married and has a daughter (these 2 are the most normal and rational in this whole book by the way - I love their banter and interaction + the aunt is so cool). She starts getting messages and mysterious phone messages from someone she believes is her long lost brother and family - you still with me? Ok......great premise for a thriller right? Wrong - it all goes south after that for me. Too much 'Psycho' and crazy for me. And something about slowly watching a woman become so weak minded and acting like she's going crazy really lost me. This was a tough broad who quickly became the gal who slips on something while running-type. Not my cup of tea. I know that I won't pick up this author again, thank you. But if the stuff above turns you on, go for it!
With all the good reviews, I felt sure I would love this book. When it arrived, I was actually excited. Now I am just confused. Why all the 5star revews and glowing phrases? This is a decently written but pedestrian book with no real voice. The characters are flat and unsympathetic and barely held my interest, except maybe Vince. The plot is weak, the atmosphere dull, and the outcome insulting. It wasn't shocking, startling, stunning, or even stupefying except in its stultifying implausibility . I love a 'suburban mystery' novel but this wasnt much of anything. Though you should probably start at the beginning of the series, Promise Me - by Harlan Coben is a much better example. Promise Me (Myron Bolitar, No. 8)
I came late to the Linwood Barclay party, but I'm enjoying catching up. I enjoyed the "voice," the story, and the pacing of No Time for Goodbye, although I did have a problem or two with the book over all.

This plot is very carefully constructed. Seemingly unimportant objects mentioned casually are mentioned for a reason, and the same holds true for characters. Speaking of characters, my favorite was young Jane Scavullo, a troubled teen with so much potential. I don't know if she shows up in another Barclay novel, but I certainly wouldn't mind seeing her again.

Now for the two things that rubbed me the wrong way. Quite frankly, I found main character Cynthia Bigge to be a royal pain in the neck. Everything is about her. No one can voice an opinion if it might be "against" her, and she's in real danger of smothering her young daughter. Yes, it's realistic behavior for someone whose family vanished without explanation, but that doesn't mean I have to like her.

The other thing that bothered me was the explanation for what actually happened to Cynthia's parents and brother, so I can't say much about it without giving it away. I'll just say that Barclay's solution was a bit over-the-top for me, and I had trouble suspending my disbelief enough to accept it all.

But Linwood Barclay can write like a house afire. I love his plots, I love his voice, and just because I didn't like one of his characters doesn't mean I'm going to stop reading his books!
I am a new fan of Mr. Barclay's and I am very impressed by his writing. His stories get you from the first page and doesn't let go until the very end. Quick paced and keeps your interest all the way through to the last page. Very unusual storyline and it is nicely written. The characters are strong and their emotions run deep as they deal with the tragedy that came upon Cynthia Bigge Archer when she was a teen.

Mr. Barclay has a knack for describing emotions that is not overly done or lacking in intent. He says it with words that accurately describe what the characters feel and soon you are right there with them, feeling their pain. Very nicely done!!

I plan on reading more of Mr. Barclay's novels and so far I have not read a bad one!