The Family Retreat: 'Few psychological thrillers ring so true.' The Sunday Times Crime Club Star Pick

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So forget this being "the perfect chance to unwind and spend time together", as Jess has priorities all wrong and I was unusually annoyed by the fact that she couldn't take a few weeks off. The Dorset setting is used well, but there's just a lot going on so you're never in the holiday mood. Even her parents come to visit, so it feels like this family had moved to a new town rather than taking a break. Each review score is between 1 and 10. To get the overall score, we add up all the review scores and divide that total by the number of review scores we received. Guests can also give separate subscores in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value, and free WiFi. Guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently – there’s no direct link between them. This idyllic Dorset cottage might just be the perfect escape. But when the neighbour hints at a dire predicament, Jess puts the idea of sun-kissed, sandy bliss on hold. Like a door nudged ajar, the lure of solving someone's problems invites her in. Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.

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As indicated above this story unfolds at a measured pace and its revelations felt quite organic. At times Jess does reflect upon her past and we learn of the reasons for her need for time away from the demands of her profession.

So, although I didn't really like the characters, the plot was good once it finally got going. It ended up being an okay read. Retreat Bela Natureza is a great place to find peace and rediscover your sense of wholeness and well-being. The 15 dogs are something very special and unique to observe and coexist with, bringing a whole new different experience to the concept of nature retreat. The cabins are very cosy with a colorful brazilian design. The place has everything you would need for spending a quiet and relaxed time, access to an outdoor kitchen, internet a pool, and the whole grounds full of trees and plants from typical atlantic forest native to Brazil. The retreat is walking distance to the village of Arembepe and the beach. Great experience!" The narrative focuses on the female characters, the mothers, and their desire to protect their children. The author is a former clinical psychologist, which came across in the astute observations about human behaviour and in Jess's therapy sessions, in particular. Centred on a short period of time during two families' summer holidays, in idyllic Dorset, this is slow-burning with hidden secrets, where I felt invested in Jess and her holiday neighbour, Helen. There was a dramatic twist in the tale, which brought the potential tragedy closer to home. The ending, whilst tragic, was satisfying and justified, compared with the alternatives, although I did struggle with the open ending of the cause of Jess's father's behaviour. Jess has a high demanding job not just as a partner in a GP practice but also volunteering for the safeguarding team. A family retreat could be an escape from everything. It could be a time to get away from all the things that get us angry, stressed, or frustrated in our everyday lives. It could be a time to get away from the things that take up our time and keep us from spending quality time with our family. It could be a time to get away from the things that distract us from what’s important in our lives. A family retreat could be a way to make memories together that will last a lifetime with your loved ones. Are family retreats worth it?As autumn approaches, Jess - and the reader - will come to realise this is going to end in a way no-one could have imagined. . .