A review by voela321
The Girl Behind the Wall by Mandy Robotham

challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

The time line on this book drove me nuts. The author would have multiple chapters that encompassed 1 or two days and then suddenly the time line jumps 2 years in the next chapter. I felt like it stretched the historical accuracy— I went down a rabbit hole to see if West Berliners trapped in the East by the wall overnight are truly trapped there forever—in most cases they were allowed to return home. I felt like the whole thing was rushed and unbelievable and it wasn’t even a compelling fiction story to keep me interested.  I finished it because it was a book club pick but might have DNF’d otherwise.