A real page turner ( )

What would you do if something was wrong. Very wrong. But you couldn't put your finger on what, how or why?...

That is the basic premise of this book. The plot is fantastic. I can't comment too much on it without revealing something important pertaining to what happens etc, but seriously this is one spooky plot right here. I won't say it's similar to Gone Girl, because I personally didn't get along with that book, but the whole "dark and twisted psychologically chilling" aspect of it is definitely present in this book also. It's written well and Elizabeth Forbes really excels at the development of her characters throughout the book.

This book is a slow read. It took me a good few days to get through despite being rather short (well in my opinion, anyway), but it didn't feel like it was dragging. It's not fast paced or action filled, and it's not an "on the edge of your seat" scared for your life thriller. This is purely psychological and is actually bordering on the horror genre. Entirely eerie, splendidly spooky, and... well I've run out of alliterations. But still.

The only thing that lets this book down is the ending. This book built up and up and up and up, and instead of an entirely explosive ending, it just sort of fizzled out and ended with a "what, really?... That's it?..." which unfortunately let the book down. Such a shame because it started off magnificently. Overall I enjoyed it and I'd probably pick up other titles by this author, but remain unconvinced by this particular book. ( )

Dan and a group of his friends enjoy a Sunday lunch together on a perfect summer's day. They're pleased to welcome their glamorous new neighbour and novelist, Ellie, who has rented a house in the village to work on her book. She likes to place herself in the centre of her plots, she says, although it's hard to see what she'll find to write about in a quiet country backwater.

As Ellie slots effortlessly into the village social scene, Dan’s wife begins to feel increasingly alienated from her friends and isolated from her family, but, for the life of her, she can’t fathom why..

'I stood for a moment, feeling alone and isolated, and yet here I was amongst my closest friends. Everyone was chatting, laughing, relaxing, having a happy time together without a care in the world, and then there was me. It was all so subtle, almost subliminal.'

Can’t really say too much without giving away plot details…best to read this without knowing much about it.

A solid psychological thriller, twisty, tense read told by contrasting voices,which, effectively gives two unreliable narrators. For me the destination didn't live up to the journey, I found the explanation somewhat unconvincing. But even so an enjoyable and very anxious read!
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