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Well-developed, subcutaneously exciting book
In the book we follow two storylines. The first is about Rachel O'Donnell. After her brother committed suicide she changed jobs, instead of childcare she switched to supporting men in getting back to work and rebuilding their self-esteem. She is married to Conor and together they have two children. Because of her dedication to her work she works more and more hours and unconsciously neglects her family. This with all the consequences. In her work she comes into contact with Peter, a man who was left by his wife after he lost his job. He is no longer allowed to see his children due to excessive alcohol and pill use. He develops an obsession with Rachel, in his head she is just as crazy about him as he is about her. But is that true?
The second storyline is about Grace McHugh, a young woman of 21. Just before her mother dies from cancer she is told that her father has no idea of her existence. In a letter she receives after his death, her father's name is mentioned and she immediately starts searching. Will she find her father? What will he say about the fact that Grace is his daughter? Slowly but surely, both storylines come together and intertwine.
The plot is well developed and contains a few twists. Because we follow the story from different angles, there are few surprises left, but that does not detract from the reading pleasure. The storylines come together halfway through the story and run through each other towards a slightly exciting and beautiful ending.
The characters are very well portrayed, making their emotions clearly palpable. The author has managed to make me annoyed by Rachel's naivety and Peter's narcissism.
The tension that runs through the entire book is mainly subcutaneous, it is not nail-biting tension, but that something is going on and is going to happen is clearly palpable.
Obsession is a well-developed, subcutaneously exciting book that provides a number of pleasant hours of reading.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
The second storyline is about Grace McHugh, a young woman of 21. Just before her mother dies from cancer she is told that her father has no idea of her existence. In a letter she receives after his death, her father's name is mentioned and she immediately starts searching. Will she find her father? What will he say about the fact that Grace is his daughter? Slowly but surely, both storylines come together and intertwine.
The plot is well developed and contains a few twists. Because we follow the story from different angles, there are few surprises left, but that does not detract from the reading pleasure. The storylines come together halfway through the story and run through each other towards a slightly exciting and beautiful ending.
The characters are very well portrayed, making their emotions clearly palpable. The author has managed to make me annoyed by Rachel's naivety and Peter's narcissism.
The tension that runs through the entire book is mainly subcutaneous, it is not nail-biting tension, but that something is going on and is going to happen is clearly palpable.
Obsession is a well-developed, subcutaneously exciting book that provides a number of pleasant hours of reading.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
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