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