I saw advertisements for this book on Pinterest after reading “The Girl on the Train” and absolutely knew that I had to read it.
The cover art acts as a perfect representation of the story. Not only is it pleasing to the eye but it appears a bit warped and instantly draws the reader in to get to the bottom of all its secrets, much like the content of the book itself. (The copy I have is the version which includes a flower sinking in a body of water. To compare the two, and check out her other published work, visit Hawkins’ site here.)
The story is split up into four parts. The first mainly introduces the characters, the amount of which can be overwhelming. (If you’re like me, taking notes helps.) Upon finishing the book, I understood that not only did these introductions in part one go along with her writing style seamlessly but it added a sense of almost unease that fits in with the storyline. This book is an immensely entertaining thriller that is perfect for a rainy weekend read. It will have you questioning the motives of every character, and once the truth is revealed will simultaneously leave you with a sense of satisfaction and wanting. The story isn’t exactly the “happy ending” type, but it is real and it is human. What more could a reader want?
If you’re questioning whether or not to read this book, I can wholeheartedly say that you will not regret it if you choose to do so. If you do/have read Into the Water, I would love to discuss it with you!
As always, thank you for reading into my thoughts.
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