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The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
5.0
This book is a pure delight and intrigue, and I cannot wait for everyone to read it. The narrative structure of this book is brilliantly done.
The story begins with 4 strangers sitting together in a room in the Boston Public Library. Suddenly, a scream is heard, a body is discovered, and we are plunged into a twisting and turning mystery that will leave you guessing until the very end. In between chapters there is another story going on... The author of the story you're reading is corresponding with a fan. This device of a story within a story can often fail spectacularly, but Gentill makes you care deeply for both story lines.
The main story of the murder in the BPL is extremely good - it would be a great story on it's own. However, with the addition of the secondary plotline of the author communicating with a fan adds to the level of enjoyment and mystery. What Gentill does with that is incredible how she is able to tell a detailed story through one simple letter. I really can't say more about the plot without giving anything away.
This book will appeal to mystery lovers, especially those who enjoy locked room mysteries and unreliable narrators. The resolution of the book makes sense and I did not guess the ending. I'm willing to bet that it will keep many people in suspense as well, even hard core mystery fans. The revelation of "Who dunnit" is perfectly done, as the truth slowly dawns on you it blew my mind.
The story begins with 4 strangers sitting together in a room in the Boston Public Library. Suddenly, a scream is heard, a body is discovered, and we are plunged into a twisting and turning mystery that will leave you guessing until the very end. In between chapters there is another story going on... The author of the story you're reading is corresponding with a fan. This device of a story within a story can often fail spectacularly, but Gentill makes you care deeply for both story lines.
The main story of the murder in the BPL is extremely good - it would be a great story on it's own. However, with the addition of the secondary plotline of the author communicating with a fan adds to the level of enjoyment and mystery. What Gentill does with that is incredible how she is able to tell a detailed story through one simple letter. I really can't say more about the plot without giving anything away.
This book will appeal to mystery lovers, especially those who enjoy locked room mysteries and unreliable narrators. The resolution of the book makes sense and I did not guess the ending. I'm willing to bet that it will keep many people in suspense as well, even hard core mystery fans. The revelation of "Who dunnit" is perfectly done, as the truth slowly dawns on you it blew my mind.