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See How They Fall by Rachel Paris
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Tell by Amy Griffin
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Vantage Point by Sara Sligar
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Don't Look for Me by Wendy Walker
5.0
Sharp, suspenseful, fast-paced, satisfying. Just a few words that best describe Wendy Walker’s new psychological thriller, Don’t Look For Me.
Published September 15th, 2020, Don’t Look For Me is Walker’s fourth book in this genre drawing from her previous career experiences in law and psychology as inspiration. She has crafted a dark tale painted with a strong emphasis on trauma and and the effects on child psychology.
Molly Clarke is driving home on a stormy night in Connecticut when her car breaks down less than a mile from the nearest gas station. For the last five years, she has been living in a state of torment and self-blame after accidentally killing her youngest child. Often toying with the idea of leaving everything behind, she thinks her family would be happier if she just disappeared. But when she accepts a ride to town from a man with a little girl passing by in a truck, Molly doesn’t make it home.
The atmosphere and suspense Walker creates is palpable as the narrative takes a sharp turn; carefully structured between alternating chapters that not only distinguish point of view, but also a jump in time. Flip flopping from present to past tense, the pace bulldozes forward interchanging between Molly, and her oldest daughter, Nicole, as the two struggle to find each other. As the plot evolves, the pace quickens and the chapters become shorter, making this book unputdownable.
The vivid language instantly transported me into their world to the point where I was unable to stop, tearing through each page until the very end. The complex characters and psychology behind their relationships kept the story alive and fresh in my mind, not knowing which twist the plot was leading me towards.
I urge all fans of the thriller genre to read this book immediately.
Published September 15th, 2020, Don’t Look For Me is Walker’s fourth book in this genre drawing from her previous career experiences in law and psychology as inspiration. She has crafted a dark tale painted with a strong emphasis on trauma and and the effects on child psychology.
Molly Clarke is driving home on a stormy night in Connecticut when her car breaks down less than a mile from the nearest gas station. For the last five years, she has been living in a state of torment and self-blame after accidentally killing her youngest child. Often toying with the idea of leaving everything behind, she thinks her family would be happier if she just disappeared. But when she accepts a ride to town from a man with a little girl passing by in a truck, Molly doesn’t make it home.
The atmosphere and suspense Walker creates is palpable as the narrative takes a sharp turn; carefully structured between alternating chapters that not only distinguish point of view, but also a jump in time. Flip flopping from present to past tense, the pace bulldozes forward interchanging between Molly, and her oldest daughter, Nicole, as the two struggle to find each other. As the plot evolves, the pace quickens and the chapters become shorter, making this book unputdownable.
The vivid language instantly transported me into their world to the point where I was unable to stop, tearing through each page until the very end. The complex characters and psychology behind their relationships kept the story alive and fresh in my mind, not knowing which twist the plot was leading me towards.
I urge all fans of the thriller genre to read this book immediately.