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A review by cat_rector
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
4.0
4.5 stars. This book is a must-read for anyone who doesn't understand gentrification and privilege.
Thriller isn't a genre I typically turn to, and I picked this up specifically for my book club, and I'm glad I did. The book takes on a chilling and strange atmosphere part way through the book, in part because if you *do* know anything about gentrification, slavery, and how shitty the world can be, very few of the plot points are out of the question. Everything, even the gross, inhumane ending, can be found in the history of minorities and what white people did to them.
I did have a couple of gripes with the book, but nothing that overshadowed my enjoyment. Mainly, the mom's story was not a surprise to me. I knew what had happened to her within a chapter or two. It was just very obvious to me, and so the twist didn't have the impact it was meant to.
Overall a great listen and something you should consider for your TBR
Thriller isn't a genre I typically turn to, and I picked this up specifically for my book club, and I'm glad I did. The book takes on a chilling and strange atmosphere part way through the book, in part because if you *do* know anything about gentrification, slavery, and how shitty the world can be, very few of the plot points are out of the question. Everything, even the gross, inhumane ending, can be found in the history of minorities and what white people did to them.
I did have a couple of gripes with the book, but nothing that overshadowed my enjoyment. Mainly, the mom's story was not a surprise to me. I knew what had happened to her within a chapter or two. It was just very obvious to me, and so the twist didn't have the impact it was meant to.
Overall a great listen and something you should consider for your TBR