A review by ronnieb
The Escape Room by Megan Goldin

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Trigger Warning: Death of Parents, Chronic Illness, Sexual Assault, Abuse of Power, Murder, Suicide


This was my second Megan Goldin (I read the Night Swim last year) and what I am realizing is that she loves to tackle serious issues that are very prevalent and IMO she is great at it. I gave Night Swim 3 stars because I thought it was a classic mystery/thriller but really the commentary is what is more important in her works. This was a very high concept novel that follows the ruthless world of Investment Banking and the terrible things people will do to obtain and hold onto wealth. I went into this one with really no expectations and was blown away but the emotions Megan Goldin got me to feel were excellent. The backdrop of the setting and the mystery keeps you reading to figure why these people are in this position and how it is going to all play out. 

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