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A review by thebookdragon77
The Wilds: A Novel by Sarah Pearse
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Third book in the Erin Warner series, and very different to the first two. Stepping away from the Christie style murder mysteries into a psychological thriller exploring the disappearance of Keir in Portugal.
This story was much slower and featured Erin and her brother Issac heavily. Their relationship underwent much exploration and there were deep undertones around navigating grief.
The chapters alternated viewpoints between Erin and Keir, and I was really drawn to Keirs character. A vulnerable young woman drawn into a toxic relationship with a controlling man. There weren’t the twists and turns we are used to from Pearse. Instead we were given a believable story about domestic abuse which had the writing skill to make the reader uncomfortable. Exploring how easy it is to make excuses for behaviour and to blame yourself in these situations.
This story was much slower and featured Erin and her brother Issac heavily. Their relationship underwent much exploration and there were deep undertones around navigating grief.
The chapters alternated viewpoints between Erin and Keir, and I was really drawn to Keirs character. A vulnerable young woman drawn into a toxic relationship with a controlling man. There weren’t the twists and turns we are used to from Pearse. Instead we were given a believable story about domestic abuse which had the writing skill to make the reader uncomfortable. Exploring how easy it is to make excuses for behaviour and to blame yourself in these situations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse