A review by gretchenplz
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth

mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Ah, another COVID-fiction/thriller!

I really enjoyed this one. Quick, easy read, with a nice twist at the end I didn't quite see coming. 

My main quip is that I think the author could have been more deliberate in making it known that
bipolar disorder does not necessarily make someone dangerous. This could potentially create a harmful stigma around mental illness in general. I'm saying this after reflecting on the portion of the book where Kat tells Pip that the whole family moved to protect her because Gabe is so erratic and "dangerous." 

I think there was a better way to approach untreated mental illness and mania without the "dangerous" stereotype. Obviously, there are circumstances where a person with these disorders can become dangerous to themselves and others, but to put bipolar disorder in that box just seems a bit cavalier to me.


Overall, a good read where you knew the narrators were unreliable and were waiting for the final shoe to drop the entire time. 

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