By Sarah Pinborough
Louise is a single mother living in London and working part-time as a psychiatrist's secretary. On a night out she shares a drunken kiss with a stranger, David, in a bar; only discovering later that he's her new boss. . . and married. Awkward! When Louise accidentally bumps into Adele, David's wife, they begin a secret friendship, which leads to a bizarre three-way association full of lies, deceit and manipulation.
Before starting this book I knew it had a somewhat 'Marmite' reputation with some readers loving it and others deriding it due to the 'OMG' twist at the end. Not wanting to give away any spoilers, you do need to keep an open mind and embrace certain elements of the story to fully enjoy it — which is exactly what I did. Although it was a little slow at the start, I found myself becoming increasingly drawn into the plot. By halfway through I was gripped. I loved never quite knowing which direction it would take and the unsettling ambience it created. A really good read.
Before starting this book I knew it had a somewhat 'Marmite' reputation with some readers loving it and others deriding it due to the 'OMG' twist at the end. Not wanting to give away any spoilers, you do need to keep an open mind and embrace certain elements of the story to fully enjoy it — which is exactly what I did. Although it was a little slow at the start, I found myself becoming increasingly drawn into the plot. By halfway through I was gripped. I loved never quite knowing which direction it would take and the unsettling ambience it created. A really good read.
★★★★☆
- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publication Year: 2017
- Author: Sarah Pinborough
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
Synopsis
Since her husband walked out, Louise has made her son her world, supporting them both with her part-time job. But all that changes when she meets…
David
Young, successful and charming – Louise cannot believe a man like him would look at her twice let alone be attracted to her. But that all comes to a grinding halt when she meets his wife…
Adele
Beautiful, elegant and sweet – Louise's new friend seems perfect in every way. As she becomes obsessed by this flawless couple, entangled in the intricate web of their marriage, they each, in turn, reach out to her.
But only when she gets to know them both does she begin to see the cracks… Is David really the man she thought she knew and is Adele as vulnerable as she appears?
Just what terrible secrets are they both hiding and how far will they go to keep them?
No comments:
Post a Comment