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A review by saarahnina
The Girl Before by JP Delaney
5.0
A powerful, gripping and immersive psychological thriller - in every sense
Reading this book was such an intense experience, it had my complete attention almost immediately. I don't recommend you read this while trying to work on an assignment- I had to finish the book, before I could think of anything else. And even now, I don't think I can stop thinking about it. Talk about needing self discipline.
The narrative revolves around a building- One Folgate Street. It's a revolutionary property, sleek and minimalistic. I've always seen the appeal of minimalism, 'the freeing yourself from all unnecessary clutter' so the story immediately had me. Jane has a lot of 'baggage' and some 'moving on' to do, so this property understandably appeals to her as well. She just has to apply, agree to all the dominating terms, and the place is hers. The place and its tragic past...All hers.
No one can resist giving in to curiosity, perhaps that is what leads to Jane's undoing? Perhaps it leads to more? The landlord is an enigma, a character we only possess a vague idea of. Just an entity not fully known, possessed or possessing. To an extent he reminded me of David Clayton Roger's character in the film Uncanny (2015) and I was also reminded of the boy in the film 'The Boy' (2016). It was especially different that the story didn't strictly revolve around the landlord.
This book is excellently crafted, it has you following convincing leads obsessively and come up empty every time. An immersive experience, one that invites you into a dangerous life.
Now, I'm off to finish my assignment.
I received this book through NetGalley.
Reading this book was such an intense experience, it had my complete attention almost immediately. I don't recommend you read this while trying to work on an assignment- I had to finish the book, before I could think of anything else. And even now, I don't think I can stop thinking about it. Talk about needing self discipline.
The narrative revolves around a building- One Folgate Street. It's a revolutionary property, sleek and minimalistic. I've always seen the appeal of minimalism, 'the freeing yourself from all unnecessary clutter' so the story immediately had me. Jane has a lot of 'baggage' and some 'moving on' to do, so this property understandably appeals to her as well. She just has to apply, agree to all the dominating terms, and the place is hers. The place and its tragic past...All hers.
No one can resist giving in to curiosity, perhaps that is what leads to Jane's undoing? Perhaps it leads to more? The landlord is an enigma, a character we only possess a vague idea of. Just an entity not fully known, possessed or possessing. To an extent he reminded me of David Clayton Roger's character in the film Uncanny (2015) and I was also reminded of the boy in the film 'The Boy' (2016). It was especially different that the story didn't strictly revolve around the landlord.
This book is excellently crafted, it has you following convincing leads obsessively and come up empty every time. An immersive experience, one that invites you into a dangerous life.
Now, I'm off to finish my assignment.
I received this book through NetGalley.