"Bring Me Back" is one of those English psychological thrillers that has you confused, curious, and intrigued. However, I am one of those readers who enjoys not knowing everything that's going on, that I know no more than the main character does. In receiving multiple perspectives, I find that books lose that touch. "BMB" has three perspectives. Finn, our main narrator, as a younger man, tells his story how he hurt and lost his girlfriend, Layla, at a highway bathroom stop. Layla is presumed dead. We see him having moved on years later with his Layla's sister, Ellen, who is more prim and conservative than Layla who was wild and exciting and free-spirited.
The book begins with Finn's police statement, which explains the incident at the pit stop, but we start to see his darker side unravel. We question if he is a villain, or if he is (the) villain. I like the before perspective, but he uses the second person perspective, speaking directly to Layla.
The book worms and twists to allow theories you may have to develop, but then pulls them away and reveals more of the truth. Everyone is suspected, and no one is telling the truth. This is definitely going to be one of those books that I will have to re-read again.
Sadly, the book can be a bit redundant, but I really enjoyed it none the same. A few chapters are just endless and repetitive, but once you get to the exciting sections, it's worth it.
This was a twist I did not expect, could not have predicted, and I really appreciated. I find in psychological thrillers, the endings can be predictable, but often they are just letdowns. I found with "The Breakdown" by B.A. Paris, the ending was very predictable, but it still played off well. "Bring Me Back" had a great ending, and it was an all-around good book.
* I received a complimentary copy for reviewing purposes. *
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