A review by bobinsbooknook
The Girl Before by JP Delaney

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

An interesting premise for a thriller but overall didn’t love it as much as I hoped. The writing style between the past and present created an interesting narrative in comparing the previous tenant with the current day tenant which I did enjoy and it was a quick easy read.

Whilst it has started of quite gripping and quick in setting up plot, I had hoped the house itself would play a huge part in the outcome of the story or influencing the plot but really it became secondary to the characters themselves and felt just a setting which didn’t really do anything special. 

I didn’t really care about any of the characters fully and did feel like that whilst the attempt was made lead the read astray for a ‘who dunnit’ and felt a bit predictable in the end.