A review by _kristinsworld
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Envy, lies and secrets are revealed in the 3 days following a 10 year old boy’s tragic fall from his bedroom window as members of the neighborhood speculate whether it was truly an accident.

I liked the author’s storytelling but I found the majority of the book to be pretty boring. This was surprising for me since I absolutely loved her debut novel, The Push. This story is a slow burn with a strong beginning but the conclusion just didn’t feel worthy of the buildup. I did enjoy some of the messiness between the main characters though. I would consider this more of a domestic/neighborhood drama than an actual thriller. The most suspenseful part was the very last sentence.

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