This was a captivating novel that kept my heart rate up. Fast paced hunt for John, Ariels husband who was kidnapped on their work trip to Lisbon. With only 48 hours to hand over a large ransom, will she be able to do it? Ariel goes through obstacle after obstacle to meet the demands of the kidnappers. Long book but well worth it

I really loved this one! It was very twisty and kept me on the edge of my seat. Sometimes I was a bit concerned that the amount of double-crossing would muddy up the story but ultimately the story was so fun that that ended up not being an issue. The only thing that disappointed me was how quickly it went by!

I did not get to this book and as a result am removing from my list. I ended up selecting other books to read instead. This review is not a reflection of the story, but rather shows that this was not high on my TBR list, which is a factor in itself.

Well written and engrossing. I hated to put the book down to so I could sleep. Two Nights in Lisbon will have you thinking and wondering.

What sets "Two Nights in Lisbon" apart is the depth and complexity of its characters. Mark and Hilary are flawed and nuanced, and their relationship is both complicated and compelling. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for redemption in a way that feels both personal and universal.

Overall, "Two Nights in Lisbon" is a wonderful read that will transport readers to another time and place. Pavone's writing is masterful, and his characters are unforgettable. This is a must-read for anyone who loves literary fiction and wants to be swept away by a captivating story.

I c.ouldn't get in to this one but I was able to finish it. Barely. I felt confused a lot and felt it was all over the place.
Many thanks to publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion

In the first quarter of the book, I was a bit put off at the extent of the main character’s hate and distrust of men (the reader discovers that she did have some legitimate reasons for this, but it still felt extreme). The twists and turns of the plot hooked me though and kept me reading. In the end, I was very satisfied with the conclusion and would definitely recommend it to others.
* I was provided free access to an uncorrected digital galley through NetGalley.

I’ve read other books by this author that I really enjoyed so I think I was expecting a lot. The dual timeline and multiple POV was not executed the best. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for review

TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON, the latest by Chris Pavone, is an international thriller that starts when Ariel Wright wakes up in Lisbon and her husband John has vanished. This book covers a lot of ground and ultimately, as not my cup of tea. However, I would imaging fans of Pavone would enjoy this thriller. I found it to be a bit too slow paced for me, and didn't appreciate how it handled some sensitive topics (including sexual assault).

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC which I received in exchange for my honest review.

I tried to get into this book, but the storyline really fell short and was dull. I did not finish this book.

I finally picked this one up after being on my shelf for a bit. Honestly, it was boring. It was not something I wanted to continually pick up and read. Ariel wakes up in Lisbon, where she was tagging along on a business trip with her husband, and finds him missing. She knows something is up and goes to the police, who understandably, don't want to be bothered with someone who has not seen her husband for two hours this morning. She tries the U.S. Embassy, but they also don't seem interested in helping.

Ariel tries to play armchair detective but eventually gets a call for ransom money, and the cops take notice. There are a lot of things in this book that don't make a ton of sense, and I got stuck in those details. I also got bogged down by the back story, which didn't always seem to fit with what was going on. For a book that only took place over two days and two nights, this really dragged. The pacing just seemed off. For a thriller, it should have had more of a sense of urgency and it just didn't.

I didn't ever feel sympathetic toward Ariel and I don't know exactly why not. Perhaps this is a case of male author writing from a female perspective, or simply that she just wasn't well-developed enough as a sympathetic character. Either way, I did predict parts of the ending and I was still bothered by things that just didn't fit.

Two Nights in Lisbon is a fast-paced thriller where no one is who they appear to be. It is premised on the disappearance of John Wright, Ariel Wright’s younger husband, in the middle of Lisbon in broad daylight. But who would want to kidnap to John Wright? Why would he simply vanish? And is his wife who she claims to be? A bit slow at first, which is fitting for a whole lot of fact-gathering involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the book picks up up significantly as the facts become more and more clear. The ultimate resolution is a well-crafted surprise that is socially relevant, and I really appreciated the strong female characters. 4.5 out of 5.0 stars. Highly recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a courtesy advanced copy of this book.

I absolutely loved this book. It hooked me and kept me turning pages until I was done. Finished it in two days! The character development was strong, and the premise was unique enough that it didn't feel like anything else I've read.

Ariel Pryce's husband has gone missing in Lisbon. Who is he really and why is he gone? Two Night in Lisbon is an exciting thriller that has you questioning everyone, who they are, and what their motives are. It was a fun read.

Thanks to @NetGalley for the ARC. #TwoNightsinLisbon #NetGalley

This was an amazing and completely engaging. I was invested from the very first chapter. The characters were complex. The plot was original.

Two Nights in Lisbon was the first book I've read by Chris Pavone and it won't be my last. This thriller follows Ariel Pryce as she wakes up in Lisbon only to discover that her husband is missing, and all of the subsequent events. Just as I thought that one thing was going on, there was a twist revealing that nothing was quite what it seemed. I love to read thrillers where I am surprised and this book definitely did that.

If you like psychological suspense, I would definitely recommend this twisty, fast paced novel.
Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A thrilling roller coaster ride but slightly too long. Really makes you want to take a to to Europe.

I’ve enjoyed all of Chris Pavone’s novels, but this one (in addition to being the usual edge-of-your-seat wild ride) had a little something extra.

Generally I’m not a fan of novels that center around a rape/sexual assault plot line. This is especially true if the book is written by a man. But while this is a very tough read in some ways, the subject was handled so well (probably the best I’ve seen by a male writer), and it has a very satisfying revenge arc.

I do wish (and here’s a huge trigger warning)that Pavone hadn’t chosen to use on-page, graphically described rape. It’s very difficult to read, likely quite triggering for a lot of women, and the story would not suffer at all from this event taking place off page.

That, however, is my one complaint, and I’m in awe of how well Pavone did with the subject matter in general. Since I complain a lot about the way male writers write female characters and especially the way they write from the perspective of female characters, I ought to give credit when a male author goes the other direction and actually writes from the perspective of a woman like a person who, y’know, actually knows and listens to women. That, to me, is what makes this one stand out from Pavone’s other novels, all of which are smart, fun thrillers like this one as well.

If you like revenge plots (and for anything with a rape-driven central story I basically insist on it), this is a sharp, satisfying one. You can guess a lot of what’s happening if you’re paying close attention relatively early in the book, but there’s plenty of elements to keep you guessing right up to the epilogue, and a few correct guesses on my part about where the story might be going didn’t hamper my enjoyment of it at all.

This book was a fast read and thriller with many twists and turns. Both main characters have had multiple name changes and have had challenges in their life for which they seek revenge. I love that the setting is in Portugal and that they travel to other European nations. It’s nice to visualize the settings and feel like you are there with them. I didn’t expect the ending but was satisfied with it. I look forward to reading the author’s other books.

Very interesting thriller with some twists. I did not love it like I LOVED the Expats, but it was still a sold book.