A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
The Shadow by Melanie Raabe

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

5.0

In this psychological thriller narrated brilliantly by Jennifer Vuletic, Black German author Melanie Raabe explores the concepts of free will, misogyny, guilt, and art.  As soon as Norah moves from Berlin to Vienna, strange things start happening to her.  A homeless woman speaks to her a prophecy--that Norah will kill a man she's never met on the anniversary of her childhood best friend's suicide, which haunts her to this day.  A journalist who'd moved once to escape a stalker and then again from a committed relationship and career disaster, Norah is clever and bold.  She's always stood up for what's right--could she really be capable of killing someone?  With a twist that flips everything on its head, this intricately-plotted book is not to be missed!   
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