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A review by soobooksalot
The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What sacrifices would you make to save the life of a loved one?
The Other Side Of Night is some next-level writing from new-to-me author Adam Hamdy.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for my gifted copy for review!
This is a book for which I can't even try to spin a teaser summary. It's a mystery novel, but so much more. It's a story within a book, with court documents and letters throughout.
It's the story of David Asha and wife Beth, their son Elliot, friend Ben, and police officer Harriet Kealty.
The Other Side Of Night is emotional, otherworldly and non-linear. It contains elements of philosophy, poetry, physics and biology. Grief and loss and reflection, alongside crime investigation.
These elements may not sound like they can fit together, but author Hamdy has made it so. It's heart-wrenching and thought-provoking and the whole thing might have blown my mind a bit!
This is very much a different book, but for those willing to give different a chance, I highly recommend!
For release on Sept. 27.
The Other Side Of Night is some next-level writing from new-to-me author Adam Hamdy.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for my gifted copy for review!
This is a book for which I can't even try to spin a teaser summary. It's a mystery novel, but so much more. It's a story within a book, with court documents and letters throughout.
It's the story of David Asha and wife Beth, their son Elliot, friend Ben, and police officer Harriet Kealty.
The Other Side Of Night is emotional, otherworldly and non-linear. It contains elements of philosophy, poetry, physics and biology. Grief and loss and reflection, alongside crime investigation.
These elements may not sound like they can fit together, but author Hamdy has made it so. It's heart-wrenching and thought-provoking and the whole thing might have blown my mind a bit!
This is very much a different book, but for those willing to give different a chance, I highly recommend!
For release on Sept. 27.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief