From the synopsis of this book I thought it would be right up my street, however, for me to it was slow paced and just didn’t do it for me.

The Couple on the Train had a wonderful blurb and had me invested immediately. For most of the book I enjoyed following Laura’s story and trying to unravel the mystery along with her. The writer had the ability to create and maintain intrigue and tension for the reader. I also loved the little twist at the end which, like any good twist, should be shocking and unpredictable. The ending and reveal of the whole mystery was unfortunately a let down for me. It was just too far fetched and not in any way believable. Also there were a few loose ends which were not tidied up which I am guessing was an oversight by the author. Usually these are always explained to the reader. Overall this book had a terrific premise and was mostly well written. The climax of the book was a bit disappointing after the tense build up.

A slow story told in two POV's and two timelines. I had hoped to enjoy it more but it was only an OK read
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review

This didn't really do it for me. I found it slow going in places and was starting to lose interest. I kept going though and was surprised at the ending.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest review

"The Couple on the Train" is a fast-paced story that captivated me to the point I couldn't put it down. It was filled with excellent twists and turns that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

I liked this book in the beginning. It was a bit confusing with the time jumps. It just didn't grab my attention as much as other books do but it was an enjoyable read all the same

A gripping read from start to finish - I just couldn’t put it down! I enjoyed the past and present timelines coming together and didn’t see some of the twists coming.

An absolutely fab read. Stunning writing. Great story. Fast paced and thrilling. Do read this one. I very highly recommend.

Quick and easy read that will keep you on your toes!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

This book is told by 2 POV's and two timelines. We have the past (when laura was young) and present (couple on the train). I really struggled to connect to Laura. I found her to be irritating. The ending was disappointing and I was hoping for so much more.

Just when I thought I had figured out The Couple on the Train, Claire Cooper threw a twist in that I did not see coming.
Since I read so many psych thrillers, I really enjoy it when an author does that.
I was convinced that it was a run-of-the-mill, obvious who the culprit is type book. I should have had more faith in the author.
Not only was I wrong about the perpetrator, but the truth was also so slyly hinted at that I totally missed it.
The story unfolds in “Then” and “Now” chapters, and the transitions are smooth. They’re also evenly spaced out. I didn’t realize until the very end that there was a reason for where each “Then” chapter was placed.
New readers should pay attention to that.
Laura is also an unreliable narrator. It’s unclear through most of the book if she is even mentally stable. No spoilers, but that plays heavily into the resolution…which was one of the more thrilling ones I’ve read in recent memory.
Oh, and stay tuned for the very end. I mean it – read to the last word. Or you’ll miss something important.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Couple on the Train and will be looking for the next psych thriller from Claire Cooper.

I forgot to review! This was a super quick and easy read. It has everything you want from a domestic noir, the twists, the turns, the red herrings. I flew though it and loved every second

Loved this book. I became totally engrossed in the story and had no idea where the story would go.
Fantastic story and what a twist at the end. Shocking!

This storyline is right up my alley. The Couple on the Train is a well written, clever, engaging and suspenseful psychological thriller. Claire Cooper kept me invested until the end to see what happened with Laura.

Thank you, Claire Cooper, Bookouture, & Netgalley for my early copy! All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this quick, twisty read. I thought I knew where it was heading but there were still a few surprises along the way. This would be an enjoyable read for a beach day or for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers. I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

This book is packed with mystery and suspense. I loved the blurred lines of not knowing what was real and what was imagined. I was so anxious to know how everything tied together and with glimpses from the past it makes your mind spin even more. There are shocking revelations and I just when I thought the last twist was revealed more secrets come spilling out. Wow! The ending had me gasping out loud!

I've read several of Cooper's books and The Couple on the Train is my new found favourite.

It had me hooked from the opening chapters and that was it, everything cancelled for the foreseeable as I became so caught up in the plot.

The pace is set from the off and the suspense and tension built the further we neared the penultimate pages for that final killer twist!

Narrated across dual timelines - past and present - Cooper takes us on a twisty thrill ride with Laura, as she begins her investigations into what she saw on the train. Why won't anyone believe her?

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Review for 'The Couple On the Train' by Claire Cooper.

Omg!!! Yet another gripping read from the brilliant Claire Cooper!! If you haven't read any of her books yet then I highly recommend this one and also 'The Elevator' which are the 2 I have read but I cannot wait to read more!! In this story Laura is on a train and spots a couple but the woman looks anxious and worried. When the couple get off Laura notices the woman has left a note saying 'Help Me' on it. Laura tries to find the couple but fails so tells the police. Unfortunately without much to go on the police cannot help so Laura decides to try and hunt the woman down herself but by doing so she risks everything. Claire does an absolutely amazing job of weaving the past and present timelines together smoothly ensuring the reader sees everything that is and was going ion without gibing away too much of the storyline until she wants to. Claire also does a brilliant job of giving us multiple perspectives as well as multiple timelines and I especially loved the chapters from the unknown protagonist which definitely added extra mystery to the story. With a storyline filled with drama, friendship, mystery, lies, danger and twists which will keep you turning the pages. Claire's fantastic writing skills definitely added to the tension and made me feel like I was right next to Laura throughout seeing and feeling everything that she was. I was completely hooked from the very first page and just could not put it down! Each and every time I attempted to something happened and I just needed to know what would happen next so I ended up picking it back up until I eventually completely devoured it in one sitting of several hours so make sure you clear you schedules! I absolutely LOVED the storyline itself and I was intrigued reading what had happened in Claire's pasts and what weaved everything together. I do want to say that I have read hundreds of thrillers so it is getting harder and harder to keep me hooked on a book through the day so just because I found it to be a slow burner that's not to say everyone will feel the same. There were several plot twists that I was not expecting so congratulations to Claire on them as it it getting harder to shock me but you manage it!! Claire's talented storytelling ensures the characters and atmosphere come to life before your eyes. My heart went out to Claire who is definitely someone who worries about everything and is hypersensitive which I can definitely relate to. There were times that she did annoy me slightly but I found that made her even more realistic as Claire really drew her flaws as well as her personality, strengths and weaknesses into her character. I was completely invested in her character and was rooting for her to discover the truth and stay safe while doing so. I love the fact that she is so determined to uncover the truth and I found that the way she investigated was very clever. I would definitely love to see this book turned into a TV drama and will be the first in line to watch it. I am also looking forward to reading more books by this brilliant author! If you are looking for a twisty psychological thriller with twists you wont see coming then this book is definitely one for you!

Overall a suspenseful, intriguing and twisty psychological thriller with an ending you wont see coming!

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A great read, set in dual timelines ( I preferred the 'then'). Maybe a little predictable for those that read a lot from this genre but still an enjoyable story.

My first book from Claire Cooper, and I absolutely devoured it! The plot had me hooked from the beginning and I felt compelled to read until the last page.

I loved the twists within the book, the book flowed perfectly, and I enjoyed the switch in timeline. This book made for a perfect rainy evening read. I would recommend this book to anybody. A great read!

I look forward to reading more from Claire Cooper in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.