"In the tradition of The Girl on the Train, The Silent Wife, and Gone Girl comes an enthralling psychological thriller that spins one woman's seemingly good fortune, and another woman's mysterious fate, through a kaleidoscope of duplicity, death, and deception. Please make a list of every possession you consider essential to your life. The request seems odd, even intrusive--and for the two women who answer, the consequences are devastating. EMMA Reeling from a traumatic break-in, Emma wants a new place to live. But none of the apartments she sees are affordable or feel safe. Until One Folgate Street. The house is an architectural masterpiece: a minimalist design of pale stone, plate glass, and soaring ceilings. But there are rules. The enigmatic architect who designed the house retains full control: no books, no throw pillows, no photos or clutter or personal effects of any kind. The space is intended to transform its occupant--and it does. JANE After a personal tragedy, Jane needs a fresh start. When she finds One Folgate Street she is instantly drawn to the space--and to its aloof but seductive creator. Moving in, Jane soon learns about the untimely death of the home's previous tenant, a woman similar to Jane in age and appearance. As Jane tries to untangle truth from lies, she unwittingly follows the same patterns, makes the same choices, crosses paths with the same people, and experiences the same terror, as the girl before. Advance praise for The Girl Before "Dazzling, startling, and above all cunning--a pitch-perfect novel of psychological suspense."--Lee Child "Riveting! One of the most compelling page-turners I've read in years. Twisty, turny, and with an ending not to be missed!"--Lisa Gardner"--
"A psychological thriller that spins one woman's seemingly good fortune, and another woman's mysterious fate, through a kaleidoscope of duplicity, death, and deception"--
I will start by saying , what a book!!! This story goes from present to past in such a seamless way, the two main characters almost , I say almost, seem like one character. These two women are very different in character but very manipulative women as well. The owner of this incredible house for rent is a piece of work himself and I did not like him at all, as a matter of fact I cannot remember liking a book as much as I liked this book but could not stand any of these characters!
This story was so intense at times I had no idea where it would end up. I think I read this in the span of two days, I just had to see how it would all come to end. At first I thought the house itself would be the villain, the house has all these rules and tracks your every movement and mood. This house seemed so oppressive, it was so hard to predict the outcome. In the end well........ what an ending!!!
I just decided halfway through to stop trying to guess where this suspense train would end up and just enjoy this ride!!This review was originally posted on A WordPress Site
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