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A review by gloriaannwilson
The Observer by Marina Endicott
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fiction, based on the author's own experiences living in Mayerthorpe, Alberta.
Julia and her partner move to Medville for his first posting with the RCMP. Police works exacts a toll on officers and their families. This is a dark, episodic novel that offers some insight into what those that protect us, go through.
Living in Mayerthorpe, I recognized characters and places described in this book. And because I'm aware of events that came after the time period explored in The Observer, it was an eerie read.
I am glad I read this novel. I'm sure it's one that will haunt me.
Julia and her partner move to Medville for his first posting with the RCMP. Police works exacts a toll on officers and their families. This is a dark, episodic novel that offers some insight into what those that protect us, go through.
Living in Mayerthorpe, I recognized characters and places described in this book. And because I'm aware of events that came after the time period explored in The Observer, it was an eerie read.
I am glad I read this novel. I'm sure it's one that will haunt me.