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Claire is only the mere age of 7 when her older sister Alison goes missing on the tropical vacation island of Saint X. A few days later, Alison’s body is found in a remote spot near the resort where her family is staying. Two local men are identified as subjects but are quickly released as there isn’t enough evidence to charge them.⁣

Several years later, Claire finds herself living in New York City working full-time at a publishing house when one day she herself running into Clive Richardson, one of the men initially accused of murdering Alison. Claire slowly gains Clive’s trust, hopeful to learn more about her sister and unfold the truth about what really happened to Alison.⁣

I really wanted to love this book, but a few elements made it difficult to give it my full attention. The story itself is a slow burn, and I felt as though the plot never really fully develops. I started the book with a lot of questions and unfortunately, found that none of them were answered. The storyline itself didn’t feel like it had a beginning, middle, and end and I felt it a bit challenging to finish.⁣

Despite this, I did enjoy Schaitkin’s analysis of the disparity between economic and social classes and the ways in which the characters cope with these burdens. I also appreciated the overall concept that notes that every individual has experienced cumbersome incidents in which we feel define us, and learn to accept these incidents for what they are. Despite the fact that I didn’t love this one, I still suggest picking it up and reading the first few chapters before you form an opinion. ⁣