It's hard to rate this one three stars. It was good. I liked it. According to the Goodreads system, that's three stars. I'm not sure I if I didn't enjoy it more because of me or because of the book. I didn't exactly find any of the characters to be likable. Theo doesn't come across as a very good person, and he's certainly an unprofessional therapist. I have such a respect for that field and am dedicated to ending the stigma of mental health therapy, so I objected to seeing how awful of a therapist Theo was without anyone other than him acknowledging that.
Aside from the characters, the plot was strong and solid. This book sin't what I would call a psychological thriller. For me, it was too much of a slow and steady build up of angst to actually be a "thriller". At no point was I "thrilled" by anything. I enjoyed the ride, but it felt more like a calm drive in the scenery as opposed to a thrilling roller coaster with ups and downs.
This book is highly acclaimed already, and while I think some of that hype is exaggerated, I did still enjoy the book. You should pick it up for yourself. I recommend going in blind, without trying to read several reviews first.
Aside from the characters, the plot was strong and solid. This book sin't what I would call a psychological thriller. For me, it was too much of a slow and steady build up of angst to actually be a "thriller". At no point was I "thrilled" by anything. I enjoyed the ride, but it felt more like a calm drive in the scenery as opposed to a thrilling roller coaster with ups and downs.
This book is highly acclaimed already, and while I think some of that hype is exaggerated, I did still enjoy the book. You should pick it up for yourself. I recommend going in blind, without trying to read several reviews first.