A review by elliemcc11
A Kind of Intimacy by Jenn Ashworth

3.0

I wasn't sure of this book when I first started it but it actually turned out to be an interesting read, which I think really took on a pace more towards the end. Mainly a psychological drama, but also part crime (without court cases and gory details) novel, it's set in contemporary England in the town of Fleetwood. The main character is a female who is seeking attention and affection from men. She turns her attention to her neighbour who she believes feels the same about her. As the reader we see her descent into "madness" (too strong a word but am finding it hard to find another)as her obsession over her neighbour grows, and likewise we are able to rationalise her actions and see it from the point of view of the outsider. It made me just want to go "No. Don't do that. He doesn't love you." etc Whilst the story is set mainly around her obsession with this neighbour the story also flits back to the past, which helps provide a context and explanation (perhaps) for her actions.