Initially I wondered where it was all going in terms of the storyline but once the first significant event happens, it was like a rollercoaster after that and a very enjoyable one. But I persevered and it did have a good end and as the name of the says “No One Saw it Coming” , they sure didn’t.

It centers on Hanna, who seemingly has it all, but it turns out there are some cracks in her perfect life. After the reasoning behind Hanna and Jack's daughter, Cait, being a bratty adult child is revealed I liked her progression into a more mature adult. Nice to have the familiarity of Andee and Graeme, loved the new characters of Jack and Hanna and their children and the wonderful Seb such a fantastic supportive friend to the whole family.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Don't miss this utterly gripping and emotional thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis! All of the characters are well fleshed, all very complex, Seb seemed the most straightforward and uncomplicated and the most likeable and dependable. Wouldn’t rave about it like others have but I’m guessing that they must be die hard Susan Lewis Fans.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I had the audiobook read by Helen Stern, a great range of distinct voices for the array of characters. It takes a big turn in the 2nd half of the book, but turns out that some people DID see it coming because I figured out the twist early :) I liked the twist and the 2nd half of the book better than the first half, but I just wasn’t that surprised by anything that happened and some of it seemed pretty unrealistic. At times there were parts which felt overly dramatised but I’m not sure if that’s the writing or the narrators interpretation.

I don't mean that in a negative way :)) I thought it wrapped up to a satisfying conclusion and would definitely read more by this talented storyteller.You are hooked on discovering everything the secrets that are holding and ultimately who is responsible for this unforseen tragedy. Jack I liked from the start - with reservations - and I never had any doubts about Seb, Andee or Graeme.

He was, at heart, a despicable man and yet I have little difficulty imagining how terrible his loss must be for Hanna.The story is based on complicated relationships, and the dynamic between characters was interesting. The plot line I guessed relatively quickly and I think this was part of the frustration with the slow pace. Master storyteller Susan Lewis blends emotional family drama, heart-stopping tension and nail-biting suspense' Reader review ? No One Saw It Coming opens with Jack and Hanna Madden who are at a lavish and elegant evening party in Clifton, a posh Bristol suburb.