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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I've been meaning to read this book for a while and it was as thrilling and intriguing as I expected!
I think Rowan wasn't a very great nanny but she was a good narrator and immediately had me engrossed in the story. The book has good pacing and the whole atmosphere which makes you question whether something paranormal is going on or does it have a human explanation.
There were points at which I'd argue that the epistolary style doesn't work for this novel in terms of logic and sense but the writing style as a whole made this book a breeze. I couldn't figure out the mystery for my life and the plot twists certainly had me gasping. Also, the author does such a good job of portraying how creepy technology can be - smart houses are absolutely not it in my opinion.
The ending is a good one, however, it doesn't feel extremely possible and I had trouble getting around to it. If you've read the book I'd love to discuss that!
Anyway, this was a fun and thrilling read overall.
I think Rowan wasn't a very great nanny but she was a good narrator and immediately had me engrossed in the story. The book has good pacing and the whole atmosphere which makes you question whether something paranormal is going on or does it have a human explanation.
There were points at which I'd argue that the epistolary style doesn't work for this novel in terms of logic and sense but the writing style as a whole made this book a breeze. I couldn't figure out the mystery for my life and the plot twists certainly had me gasping. Also, the author does such a good job of portraying how creepy technology can be - smart houses are absolutely not it in my opinion.
The ending is a good one, however, it doesn't feel extremely possible and I had trouble getting around to it. If you've read the book I'd love to discuss that!
Anyway, this was a fun and thrilling read overall.