The twisty premise after newlywed Ariel wakes up to find her new husband missing was sparked in part by the infamous 2016 footage of Donald Trump bragging about committing sexual assault as a sort of hobby. The footage was received by a largely indifferent America, which would go on to elect him as president. Pavone’s set-up explores how society enables predators and limits justice for victims with this premise in a truly fresh and unexpected (at least for this seasoned domestic suspense reader) corkscrew plot—to say any more would spoil the extremely clever fun.

Ariel lives a nightmare as her husband is kidnapped in a foreign country. Police, the embassy, language barrier cause her additional turmoil.

I could not finish this book. I think it was a mix of not the right time for me to pick this one up, and I was not hooked enough by the suspense.

3.5 stars I wanted to like this one more than I did. I think I just couldn't get invested in the relationship and the story but still think its a cool book. Thanks to FSG/MCD for the arc for my honest review.

I can't believe I didn't read this in hardcover when it first came out. They are a lot of voices here in the missing husband scenario including me too and other feminist underpinnings. I found it an exciting and compelling read.

A slow burn thriller that takes you through a lot of twists and turns until you find out the truth. Arielle is in Lisbon with her new husband when he mysteriously disappears. While the hunt for john goes on we learn about Arielles back story which is pretty terrible as she been subjected to multiple sexual assaults. I felt like some of the holes in the story tripped me up a bit but overall it was entertaining and hard to put down.

3 stars! Two Nights in Lisbon was a mixed bag. The plot was enjoyable but it felt like it was entirely too long of a read.
Thank you to Chris Pavone, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As a mystery/thriller of the “unreliable narrators” genre made popular by Gone Girl and the like, Two Nights in Lisbon delivers terrific nuance at a fast pace, and just enough nuggets to let you think your guess may just be right before tugging the rug from under you. Throw in well-placed snippets of Ariel’s backstory and timely attention to current social issues, it’s a multi-layered story that hardly misses a beat.

This is a story about the long game.

This book captured so much of the simmering rage I’ve felt as a woman in the world & I’m so surprised that it was was written by a man. The narrative was suspenseful, with perfect plotted twists and beautiful execution. This is a book about justice, and the difficulty inherent in obtaining it. I don’t know why it took me so long to read it, but I’m so happy that I did.

Thank you so much @netgalley & MCD for the eArc!

Definitely enjoyed this mystery with lots of twists and turns, however the only critique id have is the length. It is a very long book and I feel I good have taken some unnecessary parts out and made the book have the length and still have all the essential info

I originally picked up this title when I found out that it was set in Portugal, but this did not keep me hooked like i thought it would. It was an interesting enough premise, but it was not anything too different from the books I have read so many times before. That being said, I would still recommend it to someone looking for something like this.

This book called me due to its setting, Lisbon, Portugal. I enjoyed this thriller, it had good twists and kept me intrigued. My only negative was that it felt a bit long in parts. Perhaps if I had read it in a few sittings instead of a few pages at a time this wouldn’t have been my response.

I’ve read two of Pavone’s books now and would also consider any future ones.
Thank you Farrer, Straus and Giroux and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange of my honest review.

Another great read from Chris Pavone. Twists that I didn't expect, with great characters, pacing, and story. Haven't had a bad one yet from Mr. Pavone. #TwoNightsinLisbon #NetGalley

Ariel wakes up to find a missing husband in a Lisbon hotel. What transpires next is a complicated, winding, twisty tale of justification, revenge and justice for crimes of the past and present.

The book was quite lengthy and dragged in places, but I did appreciate the overall plot which I felt lead you in a particular direction only to surprise you at the end.

I started this book on audiobook however I found it confusing and it wasn’t keeping my interest. I switched over to the ebook and almost immediately I was all caught up, interested and engrossed. I felt the intensity, the sense of urgency and I flew through the pages, loving every minute of this story!

DNF at 35%
The story so far is boring and Ling winded to me. I don't really care about the mystery or the characters.

Thank you, Netgalley and MCD for a free copy of this book. Opinions to follow are my own.
I enjoyed this book, but I've got qualms. Two Nights in Lisbon takes place over...two nights...but goes so much further into the pasts of the two main characters. I thought that the story was woven together really well, and the writing was quality, but it was realllly long. I'm sure that choice was made with intention, to depict how grueling an experience it would be to wake up in Lisbon not knowing where your husband is, but still. The entirety of the 2 nights/3 days dragged the majority of the book and then huge plot points were wrapped up in the epilogue (not my favorite choice in craft).
Also, too many characters! I kind of lumped them together as "people investigating" and "victims" and this was easy to do because they all just blended together. I really do think this plot was clever and I enjoyed the ride, but it just had its problems that would prevent me from remembering it long-term or recommend it super widely.

“Nothing is more important to democracy than holding the powerful accountable for their transgressions.” ― Chris Pavone, Two Nights in Lisbon

My inner detective worked overtime trying to solve the mystery in this riveting thriller.

Ariel Pryce is excited to join her new husband on a business trip to Lisbon, Portugal. While he is in meetings, she can explore the beautiful city. But on day 2, she wakes up alone in their hotel room. John is gone, and he’s not answering his phone. Something is wrong.

Hotel security, Lisbon police, and the American embassy, has a lot of question, questions she can’t answer. What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Who would want to harm him? Why does Ariel know so little about her much younger husband?

The local police are dubious. So is the CIA since John had once been among their ranks. Why are there no witnesses to John’s kidnapping? Why had Ariel changed her legal name ten years prior? When his captors demand 3 million euros for his release, she has only one person to call, a man who has a lot to lose if he doesn’t help her.

If you enjoy books about secrets, revenge, and international intrigue, this one is for you. It’s fast-paced and full of surprises. 4 stars.

I really enjoyed this fast-paced thriller about an American woman who must do whatever it takes to rescue her husband when he is kidnapped while they are away on a trip in Lisbon. I thought Pavone did a nice job with alternating points of view and timeline jumps, though I struggled with the big twist and thought it was ultimately a bit convoluted (and you know it is when the character actually points it out!). Overall I think this is a perfect slump-buster of a book or great for anyone looking for a international thriller.

Not going to lie, this was a hard book for me to get into. I started and stopped it twice but something kept telling me to keep reading and give this book a chance. Then, when I got about 35% into the book, I was addicted. Could not put it down and needed to keep reading, needed to know what happened next and who secret characters were. Although it was a slow start, it was a worthy read and I highly recommend.