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A review by sammerry
The Obsession by Jesse Q. Sutanto
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was the perfect book to read on a dull Thursday. I actually shelved this as “Want to Read” around 2021, but I only remembered to read it this time, around three years later. I’m glad I remembered it because it was honestly so good. Books about stalking often have the stalkers as the “undesirable” nerds or geeks, but what if it’s the handsome, popular guy? Now, that’s new, at least for me.
I like how the points of view shift between the main characters so I can get a glimpse of what they are thinking— Logan as the stalker and Delilah as the victim. In this way, I can see what the stalker thinks and why he believes that what he is doing is “right” or “acceptable.” As such, I can also see what Delilah thinks as the subject of this stalking. I felt scared for Delilah’s safety and angry at Logan, but I also felt terrible for Logan somehow (not to excuse what he did). I wish he had gotten professional help; he seemed to have a bright future ahead of him, as it’s hinted that he has good connections and a nice academic track.
Lovely book, great author! I would love to read more of her works. This is the second one I have read from her, and I have rated both of them five stars.
I like how the points of view shift between the main characters so I can get a glimpse of what they are thinking— Logan as the stalker and Delilah as the victim. In this way, I can see what the stalker thinks and why he believes that what he is doing is “right” or “acceptable.” As such, I can also see what Delilah thinks as the subject of this stalking. I felt scared for Delilah’s safety and angry at Logan, but I also felt terrible for Logan somehow (not to excuse what he did). I wish he had gotten professional help; he seemed to have a bright future ahead of him, as it’s hinted that he has good connections and a nice academic track.
Lovely book, great author! I would love to read more of her works. This is the second one I have read from her, and I have rated both of them five stars.