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The Gold Fish by Danel Aiken
3.0

Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Rating: 3/5

Publication Date: December 12, 2018

Genre: Women’s Fiction

Recommended Age: 18+ (trigger warning for domestic violence and abuse)

Publisher: Amazon

Pages: 95

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Synopsis: What if your husband is your own worst enemy? Throughout her life Grace abides by the insidious vagaries of Lars, which kill every joyful moment of their family life.

After the divorce, Lars was never fully able to leave his favorite victim. Drawn to the success of Grace through his lack of money and the pleasure he derived from her manipulation, he was not going to go down without a fight.

Lars’s last visit forced Grace to make a decision. She found the strength to free herself from his shackles forever and seek the truth. But being Grace, this would be no simple task. With the help of her friends, a neurobiologist, Lily, and a movie director, David, she sets up a neuroscientific experiment on Lars, immuring him in a custom-built Mercedes. Will Lars pass the test? Will he get out of the car the same?

Review: I felt that the book was clever and interesting. The characters were fairly well developed and the writing was well done. I also thought the plot was interesting and overall I enjoyed the book.

However, I do feel that the book was a bit hard to follow in some spots and the pacing was a tad slow. I also felt that the book is a bit of a trigger for some people so be careful reading if you are triggered by domestic violence.

Verdict: A good book that’s a breezy read.