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A review by she_loves_to_read
The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
5.0
When i see that the idea of the story was born in part from Abigail's life and how she saw it at the time. With the other part from her fascination with the 'Golden State Killer'. I was really intrigued to read it. Of course, there is an element of crime weaved into its tapestry. But it's ultimately a story of the unbreakable bonds of connection and love.
We join Edward and Isabel at a time when they have been drawn back together in order to deliver impact statements at the sentencing of the vile individual who invaded their home and their lives years previously. Brutally attacking them and completely changing their world and life as they knew it.
Told mainly from Isabel's past pov via a letter/diary to her attacker and Edwards pov more in the here and now. Abigail digs deep into the harrowing trauma tangled up in and after the attack. How it impacted all of those involved at the time, moving forward and in the here and now. One big casualty being their marriage. Exploring love, heartbreak, survival, trauma, secrets, lies, betrayal, justice, and what it all means in equal measure.
It's a very character driven story that is written with thought-provoking and breathtaking poignancy. Abigail is an excellent storyteller whose words, thoughts, ideas, characters, and accompanying scenes are tangible and gripping to those lucky enough to get lost in the pages of her books.
Most definitely one of my favourite reads so far this year.
We join Edward and Isabel at a time when they have been drawn back together in order to deliver impact statements at the sentencing of the vile individual who invaded their home and their lives years previously. Brutally attacking them and completely changing their world and life as they knew it.
Told mainly from Isabel's past pov via a letter/diary to her attacker and Edwards pov more in the here and now. Abigail digs deep into the harrowing trauma tangled up in and after the attack. How it impacted all of those involved at the time, moving forward and in the here and now. One big casualty being their marriage. Exploring love, heartbreak, survival, trauma, secrets, lies, betrayal, justice, and what it all means in equal measure.
It's a very character driven story that is written with thought-provoking and breathtaking poignancy. Abigail is an excellent storyteller whose words, thoughts, ideas, characters, and accompanying scenes are tangible and gripping to those lucky enough to get lost in the pages of her books.
Most definitely one of my favourite reads so far this year.