A review by rgoth
I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

This book had a lot going for it.

I enjoyed the depth of some of the characters as they grappled with Hannah's disappearance and its aftermath. Getting to know their nuances was fascinating. However, I wished I could have known Hannah better. I wanted to feel more connected to her story, but I didn't get enough insight into her character to be fully invested in discovering what happened to her. Instead, I found myself more invested in some of the other characters. Despite this, the whodunit aspect kept me hooked, and I was eager to see how the story would unfold.

Unfortunately, the climax was quite underwhelming. The perpetrator was barely mentioned throughout the book, so there wasn't the shock factor that usually accompanies such a twist.

Additionally, the final chapter attempted to tie all the story threads together, but there were still many unanswered questions that left me feeling like the story wasn't quite finished.

While some readers disliked the shifting points of view, I thought this added to the narrative. I didn't mind the transitions between the first and third person.

Overall, I did enjoy this book, but the ending left me wanting more.

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