Middletide

I see a lot of people comparing this book to Where the Crawdads Sing. Though I've been curious about that book, I've yet to read it. I was kind of glad about this as I didn't have a comparison in mind.    Dr. Erin Landry's body is found on Elijah Leith's property. The death is eerily similar to one of Elijah's novels, making him the prime suspect. Neighbors and residents of the town think him guilty and Elijah has to prove his innocence.    This book had a calm intrigue. I didn't find it particularly gripping, making it difficult to endure the slow pace. I also found the characters unremarkable, treading on the path of irritating at times. In general, a lot of the story and situations felt unrealistic. What I did enjoy was the writing itself, particularly how well the author captures the tone and atmosphere. 

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing a free digital ARC of the book to read and review!