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The Widow
by Fiona Barton
Last year books were "for fans of Gone Girl" this year, similar titles are peddles as being "for fans of Girl on a Train", and The Widow by Fiona Barton is not an exception. While I did not enjoy Girl on a Train, I'm a big fan of Gone Girl and can see where the similarities between these two books can be found.
The Widow is a domestic thriller. It tells the tale of widow, Jean(ie) Taylor, a woman navigating her life for the first time alone after the death of her infamous husband Glen Taylor. Glen was suspected of the kidnapping of young Bella Elliot while Jean supported him throughout the trial, her faith in Glen (almost) unwavering.
But does she know what really happened to Bella? Kate, a local reporter, is tasked to find out.
The story is written from multiple view-points, with the predominant one being that of Jean, written in a confessional-sounding first person. The other views consist of Kate the reporter, and DI Bob Sparkes, who is tasked with finding Bella. Each view is written slightly differently, giving the characters a good voice and allowing each character to be viewed through an opposing lense.
At 300 odd pages Widow is a quick and enthralling read, not quite on par with Gone Girl but very good in its own right. If you appreciate a mystery, a thriller or a questionable character The Widow is a good book to pick up this year.
The Widow is a domestic thriller. It tells the tale of widow, Jean(ie) Taylor, a woman navigating her life for the first time alone after the death of her infamous husband Glen Taylor. Glen was suspected of the kidnapping of young Bella Elliot while Jean supported him throughout the trial, her faith in Glen (almost) unwavering.
But does she know what really happened to Bella? Kate, a local reporter, is tasked to find out.
The story is written from multiple view-points, with the predominant one being that of Jean, written in a confessional-sounding first person. The other views consist of Kate the reporter, and DI Bob Sparkes, who is tasked with finding Bella. Each view is written slightly differently, giving the characters a good voice and allowing each character to be viewed through an opposing lense.
At 300 odd pages Widow is a quick and enthralling read, not quite on par with Gone Girl but very good in its own right. If you appreciate a mystery, a thriller or a questionable character The Widow is a good book to pick up this year.