Rock Paper Scissors

ByAlice Feeney

Release Date: 2021-09-07
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Score: 4

From 2,447 Ratings

Description

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER from the author of His & Hers, now a #1 Netflix show, and the hit bestseller My Husband's Wife!
“Feeney lives up to her reputation as the “queen of the twist”. . . This page-turner will keep you guessing.” —Real Simple
Think you know the person you married? Think again. . .

Things have been wrong with Mr and Mrs Wright for a long time. When Adam and Amelia win a weekend away to Scotland, it might be just what their marriage needs. Self-confessed workaholic and screenwriter Adam Wright has lived with face blindness his whole life. He can’t recognize friends or family, or even his own wife.

Every anniversary the couple exchange traditional gifts--paper, cotton, pottery, tin--and each year Adam’s wife writes him a letter that she never lets him read. Until now. They both know this weekend will make or break their marriage, but they didn’t randomly win this trip. One of them is lying, and someone doesn’t want them to live happily ever after.

Ten years of marriage. Ten years of secrets. And an anniversary they will never forget.

Rock Paper Scissors is an exciting domestic thriller from the queen of the killer twist, New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney.

Reviews

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5
By Kmorales27
Very good book
5 ⭐️
5
By Hippmeg
Alice Feeney's Rock Paper Scissors is a brilliant, disorienting descent into a marriage poisoned by secrets, earning a rare and enthusiastic 5-star rating. This novel sets a tone of immediate, inescapable dread, transforming a secluded Scottish getaway into a psychological battleground.

The genius of this thriller lies in the pervasive atmosphere of mutual suspicion. Adam and Amelia Wright are clearly keeping critical information from each other, making the reader feel like a spy trying to decipher two concurrent, highly-secretive plots. The early confusion—who is plotting what?—is entirely intentional and deeply satisfying.

While the journey is thrilling, the climax is where the book truly shines. Feeney expertly layers revelations, leading to a jaw-dropping twist that doesn't just resolve one mystery but fundamentally changes how you view every scene that preceded it. The immediate impulse upon discovery is exactly what every great thriller aims for: the burning desire to re-read the entire book to piece together the newly revealed puzzle.

It is exceedingly difficult for a thriller to achieve a 5-star rating, but Rock Paper Scissors makes it look easy. This is more than a recommendation; it's a command: if you love suspense that rewards re-reading, pick up Rock Paper Scissors—ignore the skeptics, this book is fantastic.
Lots of fun!
3
By Amigo73
An enjoyable read. Great characters. For those who worry, nothing bad happens to the dog. I always appreciate knowing.
Well written but misses the mark
2
By dominolouis
The story was so contrived that it became unappealing
Rock Paper Scissors
5
By #rudypup
Absolutely original and compelling plot and superbly drawn characters. Multiple twists intricately woven throughout the story, with the threads gently pulled slowly until the truth of what was happening all along was revealed. Excellent and wonderfully satisfying novel! I will definitely read more by this author!
Twists you don’t see coming
4
By Maygrace
Slow burn but the ending was insane! The twist was 🤯. So many twists it literally blew my mind. Makes me wanna reread!
Slow start, great ending!
3
By lovergirl xox
This book was so slow in the beginning and middle, it took me forever to get through. So much detail and none of it made sense until the last few chapters.
Surprises
5
By JeanneInDallasTx
The chapel house was a great backdrop for this twisty tale.
Too hype
1
By kloudz101
Too hype up so boring
Fast paced with a fantastic plot
5
By Dollybolly1
Never a dull moment. Great book!