A review by jill_holly
The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon

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

3.0

A book I wanted to love more than I ultimately did. I loved the fact that although the plot involves a serial killer, he is the only one with no voice. Instead, the story is told from the perspective of three main women. I also loved that the audiobook gave each woman a different narrator for a full cast, but the man did not get a separate voice. It made the book feel about the women rather than the plot. I wish that each woman had felt as complex as I think they were though. One narrator in particular felt frustratingly one note to me and at times things felt long-winded without adding depth to the characters. I found myself wanting the book to pick up pace at these moments. But, ultimately, it was a satisfying listen that gave voice to those in these kinds of stories that often don't have one. 
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