A review by chaitra_brewedbookworm
Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The first part is slow, and I wasn’t sure if I’d continue, but I pushed through because I was curious where it would go. I’m so glad I did! The pacing picked up after the halfway mark, and the final twist completely blew my mind. I definitely didn’t see that coming. While I was leaning towards a 3-star rating initially, the unexpected turn of events in the last part bumped it up. The audiobook version kept me hooked, and I couldn’t stop listening. Overall, a gripping psychological thriller with a heart-stopping conclusion!

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