Thriller Annotation
Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell
Genre: Thriller, Fiction, Suspense
Publication Date: August 4th, 2020
Number of Pages: 368
Geographical Setting: High-end neighborhood in London, England
Time Period: Present day
Plot Summary: We are introduced to Cate, a mother of two teenagers and wife to Roan, a child psychologist. Their marriage is somewhat shaky as she manages the kids and wonders if her husband is still faithful. The family is renting a house in a high-end neighborhood but Cate does not feel welcomed. Recent attacks on women are closing in and placing her on high alert, even more compelled to keep an eye on a lonely and somewhat creepy neighbor across the street. That neighbor is Owen, a school teacher who is currently under investigation for displaying inappropriate behavior with two young women and showing a preference towards guys in his classroom. Owen is the easiest to target when a 17-year old Saffyre goes missing, but don't forget she was the patient of Roan for several years before her disappearance...
Subject Headings: Missing Persons Fiction; Neighbors Fiction; Introverts Fiction; Suspects (Criminal Investigation) Fiction
Appeal: This story takes off the moment you begin reading. It is certainly fast-paced, and the storylines of characters are carefully intertwined. It provides opportunities for twists and anticipation for what will come next. Both the tone and the setting of the novel create a mysterious and dark environment as you read about someone lurking in the dark shadows at night. Knowing there are women being attacked not only at night, but in broad daylight set the reader on edge for what is to come next. Although somewhat predictable, it is still enjoyable to see the puzzle pieces coming together even if the characters are not there yet. Focusing on key characters and their actions provide some element of surprise with secondary characters, such as Cate's son Josh.
3 terms that best describe this book: fast-paced, intertwined, and suspenseful
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When purchasing books for the library, I saw this item on the New York Times bestseller list and was wondering about it. It sounds like this book will keep you in anticipation and provides several possible scenarios for who might have done it. With reading your summary of the book, it does seem as though Owen should be the guilty one, but it sounds like Roan has been hiding secrets. Definitely seems like a page turner!
ReplyDeleteA perfect fit for this genre. Lisa Jewell always has twists and turns and really knows how to keep readers uneasy. Great job and full points!
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