Not so much the twisty suspenseful whodunit, but more a domestic thriller, character and society study focused on how relationships and loyalties fall apart and come together after the murder of a teenager in a well to do suburb. This was solidly emphasized as the point of views provided in the book were all adults, mostly parents of the kids involved in the murder. The kids didn't get a voice. Instead, the adults directed everything. This approach was on purpose. Most of the characters were all kind of "no" for me; horrible people, doing horrible things, and treating each other horribly. The kids, while not completely innocent, were stuck in the middle of a mess their parents kept manipulating. Even the ending reflected the horribleness of people. Can I use that word anymore? This was a horribly good read despite my revulsion of the horrible people and their horrible actions.
Thanks to Celadon Books for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
Thanks to Celadon Books for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.