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A review by theamyleblanc
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
4.5 stars
This is a gripping exploration of how the stories we tell ourselves shape our world and who we are in it. Of how fickle memory can be. Of how you never really know the truth of someone unless they're willing to be vulnerable and share it.
Every part of this story works. The characters are interesting and complicated and real. I was able to connect with them as much as you can with this kind of story. The snippets of 1975 are woven in beautifully and to great effect. It's tragic and scary and infuriating and heartbreaking.
My favorite part is how well plotted this story is. Until you get to the reveal, you never really know what happened or how it's going to play out. But hindsight shows you the clues that were there. My subconscious registered a number of them -- like the ping of a metal detector -- but the narrative is compelling enough to keep you from straying and guessing anything too soon.
I definitely recommend this book!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is a gripping exploration of how the stories we tell ourselves shape our world and who we are in it. Of how fickle memory can be. Of how you never really know the truth of someone unless they're willing to be vulnerable and share it.
Every part of this story works. The characters are interesting and complicated and real. I was able to connect with them as much as you can with this kind of story. The snippets of 1975 are woven in beautifully and to great effect. It's tragic and scary and infuriating and heartbreaking.
My favorite part is how well plotted this story is. Until you get to the reveal, you never really know what happened or how it's going to play out. But hindsight shows you the clues that were there. My subconscious registered a number of them -- like the ping of a metal detector -- but the narrative is compelling enough to keep you from straying and guessing anything too soon.
I definitely recommend this book!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.