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The Other Side of Night
by Adam Hamdy
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 ★★★☆
I feel like I need a nap after reading this. It was so hard to keep up with all the surprises and revelations. I think my brain is fried from trying to make sense of it all. 😂
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This is one of those books that you should dive into blindly but with an open mind and minimal expectations. I don’t want to ruin the experience for you, so I’ll be careful with what I say in this review. Here is a spoiler-free synopsis of the book.
Synopsis
This book tells the story of Harri, a former police officer who was dishonorably discharged from her job and now lives with a baggage of shame and aimlessness.
Her life takes a turn when she meets a mysterious old man at a cafe and finds a book about finding happiness.
Inside the book, she discovers a note from someone who seems to be in grave danger.
Driven by curiosity and compassion, she begins to investigate and traces the note to her ex-boyfriend - Ben, whom she still loves. Ben has recently become the guardian of a child named Elliot, whose mother died of cancer and whose father is missing. Ben's involvement with Elliot's mother raises suspicions.
This leads to a mind-bending, nerve-wracking, and oddly captivating mystery that concludes with an unforeseen revelation.
Positives
The book delivers a fast-paced and engaging plot. Despite its flaws and shortcomings, it will keep you engrossed till the very end. My jaw was literally on the floor during the climax. It's quite unexpected.
There is some positive Muslim representation.
The main plot twist is a bit predictable. But the climax is still complex and unexpected. It goes to places and beyond. You generally don't expect such a plot twist from crime fiction.
Negatives
The book is a mishmash of different styles and perspectives. Sometimes we are in the head of the main character, and sometimes we are watching from afar. Sometimes, we have to read letters or transcripts of trials. It's a little annoying.
The characters are bland and two-dimensional. None of them undergo any kind of character development and growth.
The romance in this book is unbelievable and unconvincing. I don't want to be rude, but it was cringe.
Even though it starts to make a little sense by the end, it still doesn't justify our main character's obsession with the guy. She meets him three times and starts fantasizing about her whole life with him.
I feel like I need a nap after reading this. It was so hard to keep up with all the surprises and revelations. I think my brain is fried from trying to make sense of it all. 😂
______________________________
This is one of those books that you should dive into blindly but with an open mind and minimal expectations. I don’t want to ruin the experience for you, so I’ll be careful with what I say in this review. Here is a spoiler-free synopsis of the book.
Synopsis
This book tells the story of Harri, a former police officer who was dishonorably discharged from her job and now lives with a baggage of shame and aimlessness.
Her life takes a turn when she meets a mysterious old man at a cafe and finds a book about finding happiness.
Inside the book, she discovers a note from someone who seems to be in grave danger.
Driven by curiosity and compassion, she begins to investigate and traces the note to her ex-boyfriend - Ben, whom she still loves. Ben has recently become the guardian of a child named Elliot, whose mother died of cancer and whose father is missing. Ben's involvement with Elliot's mother raises suspicions.
This leads to a mind-bending, nerve-wracking, and oddly captivating mystery that concludes with an unforeseen revelation.
Positives
The book delivers a fast-paced and engaging plot. Despite its flaws and shortcomings, it will keep you engrossed till the very end. My jaw was literally on the floor during the climax. It's quite unexpected.
There is some positive Muslim representation.
The main plot twist is a bit predictable. But the climax is still complex and unexpected. It goes to places and beyond. You generally don't expect such a plot twist from crime fiction.
Negatives
The book is a mishmash of different styles and perspectives. Sometimes we are in the head of the main character, and sometimes we are watching from afar. Sometimes, we have to read letters or transcripts of trials. It's a little annoying.
The characters are bland and two-dimensional. None of them undergo any kind of character development and growth.
The romance in this book is unbelievable and unconvincing. I don't want to be rude, but it was cringe.
Even though it starts to make a little sense by the end, it still doesn't justify our main character's obsession with the guy. She meets him three times and starts fantasizing about her whole life with him.