Wednesday, January 31, 2018

The Woman in the Window

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn  432 pages

Dr. Anna Fox lives alone, unable to go outside her New York City home. She spends her days drinking wine, watching old black and white movies, and spying on her neighbors.  Very much in the feel of Rear Window, actually   When the Russells move into the house across from hers, she sees them as a perfect family.  However, one day Anna think she hears a scream. And then another night, looks through her window ans sees something she shouldn't.  Or did she?  Now, her world is starting to unravel, making her wonder what is actually real, and whether she saw what she saw.

This is the kind of thriller where you think you know what's happening.  After all, Anna Fox is agoraphobic. She's on medication. And she drinks a lot of wine.  You're sure you can't trust her as a narrator. However, there are things that you admit don't quite add up. Did Anna really see something? And if so, what did she really see?  It's the best kind of story because it actually makes you keep second-guessing yourself.  And when the twist comes, as you thought might happen, I'll bet you'll be completely surprised.  I was, and totally loved it.

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