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Strange Sally Diamond
by Liz Nugent
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent was exactly what I was looking for – a grim, dual-timeline mystery that held my attention and felt borderline sad. I know, I know… what is wrong with me lol. But hear me out! I read so many thrillers and they can get so over-the-top and unrealistic for the sake of a twist. The ones that are realistic hold my attention more these days, even though they are typically awful scenarios.
In this story, we meet Sally as an adult who is living with her adoptive father. It’s clear Sally has trouble connecting to others with neurotypical societal responses, but it’s not clear why. Over the course of the book, we see her childhood and her adulthood and it all becomes clear, through a methodical reveal. It’s not some big mystery to solve or a twist to keep you on your toes, it’s like a grim explanation with a few unexpected moments along the way.
This was one of my favorite reads in July, and exactly what I look for in a psychological thriller. It’s twisted and kind of grisly, but I still found ways to empathize and connect with characters. I’d recommend this for anyone who enjoys a medium-paced unraveling of a messed-up story, with full resolution and carefully woven together timelines.
Content warnings: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Racism, Self-harm
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Kidnapping
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide