I adore stories that make me sit and think after I’m done.Īll in all, I’m a big fan, and it’s definitely a good one for all my ladies (and gents) out there who enjoy thrillers starring a 30-something woman as its MC.

I had to just sit there and think for a while. The final few pages threw me for a loop when I realized not what happened at Heatherbrae, but what happened to the main character by the end of the story. However, I have to be fair and note that I did not at all see a second part of the end coming. I suspect this is only because I read too many of this type of thriller, so I’m bound to get smart at some point, right? One of my only real complaints is that I saw part of the conclusion coming from a mile away. There is nothing I love more than a truly creepy thriller, and this one had me huddled under more covers than I needed, hoping to keep the ceiling monsters at bay. The plot itself is, in a word, spectacular. I even found the little girls’ personalities and actions to ring true to their ages, which was a pleasant touch, though I had a difficult time connecting with any of the children.

The characters are well crafted, particularly the main character, and I enjoyed the way each of them wove together. The Turn of the Key is nothing less than an exhilarating mystery wrapped up in a unique form of storytelling I don’t believe I’ve ever seen done exactly like this before. After reading this masterful thriller, it’s hard for me to believe I ever assigned a Ruth Ware book to my DNF pile. The Turn of the Key Paperback 22 August 2019 by Ruth Ware (Author) 8,901 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 78.59 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 2,923.00 1 New from 2,923.00 Paperback Mass Market Paperback 671.00 5 New from 671.

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