Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Perfectly creepy. The story alternates between Eliza's experiences as a child during the time she is held hostage by Walter and her experiences with Walter as an adult. Even though you know Eliza is safe with Walter in prison and you know how her story as a child ends, Lippman manages to keep the reader in suspense through the whole book.
Again, perfectly creepy. This is just what I wanted in a psychological thriller/suspense novel. I read it quickly and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it and looking forward to reading more.
I highly recommend picking it up if you like the psychological thriller/suspense genre. Be warned that, while I certainly wouldn't consider the book graphic or anywhere near the category of torture porn, it does center around a serial killer who rapes his victims, including Eliza. None of these rapes are portrayed graphically but they are acknowledged, so keep that in mind if it's something that you're uncomfortable reading.
Posted by Julie G at 11:32 AM