The Bell Tower

by R J Ellory
The Bell Tower cover
Good Books rating 4.5
Technical:
  • ID: 193
  • Added: 2025-09-04
  • Updated: 2025-09-04
  • ISBN: 9781398710405
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2024-03-28
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Amazon UK · 2025-09-04
gripping 4.00

A gripping and heart-breaking suspense thriller set against the evocative backdrop of Florida's Everglades.

This review highlights the novel's strong emotional impact, describing it as both gripping and heart-breaking at different moments. The Florida Everglades setting adds a rich atmospheric layer that enhances the suspense and emotional tension of the story. The reviewer’s focus on the story’s emotional depth and setting suggests a well-crafted thriller that balances character-driven drama with suspenseful plotting.

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    Gripping and heart-breaking by turns.

    Beautifully set against the backdrop of Florida's Everglades.

    THE BELL TOWER is the latest literary suspense novel.

Goodreads · 2025-09-04
harrowing 4.50

A harrowing and emotional literary thriller that delivers a memorable and claustrophobic journey into a man's struggle with his past and moral challenges.

The reviewer, a long-term fan of R.J. Ellory, considers this book to be one of his finest works, ranking it at or near the top of his reading list. They appreciate Ellory's American setting and describe the story as emotionally powerful, claustrophobic, and haunting with scenes that will linger long after reading. The narrative's complexity and emotional weight make it a rewarding but tough read, combining literary fiction with elements of mystery.

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    It’s a harrowing, claustrophobic tale of a man who whilst struggling to do the right thing has his mettle tested time and again.

    I found it to be a truly emotional journey.

    It’s not an easy read: there are scenes here that I know will stick with me, haunt me, for a long time.

Netgalley UK · 2024-11-07
intense 5.00

Highly recommended as a five-star read despite its challenging and difficult content in places.

This review praises the book for its compelling nature and strong recommendation, giving it a full five-star rating. However, the reviewer also cautions readers that the book contains some difficult and hard-to-stomach scenes, suggesting it is emotionally intense and not an easy read. The balance between recommendation and warning highlights the book's powerful impact on readers.

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    I definitely recommend “The Bell Tower” as a five star read but be warned - it is difficult to stomach in places.

    Thanks to NetGalley and the ...

    It is difficult to stomach in places.

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