Friday, September 6, 2019

"I Let You Go"


“I Let You Go”
Written by Clare Mackintosh
Reviewed by Diana Iozzia

I Let You Go

“I Let You Go” is the second psychological thriller and mystery novel that I’ve read by the English author, Clare Mackintosh. There are two main compelling story lines, told from the detectives who are solving the crime of six-year-old Jacob, who has been killed in a hit and run accident, and Jenna, who has started her life over after the accident and the loss of her son. In this twisted tale, readers must keep a strong head on their shoulders and pay very close attention to who is speaking and what they are saying.

This was a very well-written story, especially due to the major plot twist, introduced right at the end of the first half of the story. The twist reveals that Jenna is not who we believe her to be and that she’s hiding far more secrets than we initially imagined. The narrative is so clever and compelling. I was very pleased with this story, staying much later than my bedtime to finish it.

Unfortunately, this is one of those novels that is so difficult to explain without revealing any major spoilers. I can safely say that if you’ve enjoyed any other books by her, Ruth Ware, Paula Hawkins, or other female English thriller writers, you’d probably enjoy this story. The true villain behind this story is a pretty interesting one. The moments up until the climax and throughout it were pitch perfect and a wild ride. I enjoyed reading about the detectives. Although they touched on a trope that I am really not a fan of, they were relatively interesting and did not fall into other detective stereotypes that turn me off as a reader.

In conclusion, I highly recommend this book, purely because of its narration. Jenna is a tantalizing character, and the reveal about her is groundbreaking. I truly did not see that coming. I rated this story out of five stars, giving it a four star rating.

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