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The Other Emily by Dean Koontz
3.5
adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

3.5⭐️

Summery 

10 years ago, David lost the love of his life, Emily. He never got over her disappearance. To the point of having her declared dead and visiting her "grave," he mourns her every day.

One day, David meets Madison. A dead ringer for Emily. This is identical to the day Emily disappeared. But she can't be her, can she? She knows things only Emily should know. She acts in ways Emily should act. Everything says she could be Emily. But she can't be!

My Thoughts 

When I think of Dean Kootz, I think of horror. This is NOT that. This is a thriller through and through. In true Kootz style, it drags the reader in on the first chapter. I was confused, captured, and enthralled. 

David is an interesting character. The weight of guilt and loss carries with him throughout the book. His desperation to love the "Emily" look alike while still grieving for the real one, is heartbreakingly sad.

The plot unravels and an even pace. Kept me engrossed and turning pages while still being slow enough to fully comprehend what was being divulged. I loved every page until the end.

The end..... ugh. This would have been a 4 star, maybe even 5 star read if it wasn't for the ending. The book takes a hard left turn into the unbelievable in the last few chapters. I can honestly say I didn't see it coming. It was awful 😖 I don't know what the author was thinking. Unrealistic, supernatural, incoherent BS!