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Her by Harriet Lane - Review.

Her - Harriet Lane

Publication Date: Available now from W&N Orion Publishing Group.

 

Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy via Netgalley.

 

Two women; two different worlds.
Emma is a struggling mother who has put everything on hold.
Nina is sophisticated and independent – entirely in control.
When the pair meet, Nina generously draws Emma into her life. But this isn’t the first time the women’s paths have crossed. Nina remembers Emma and she remembers what Emma did.
But what exactly does Nina want from her?

 

An absolutely brilliant psychological thriller this one – and also an INCREDIBLY difficult review to write without spoilers. Which in itself should tell you just how good it is.

 

When Nina catches a glimpse of Emma on the street, she is overwhelmed by memories – of what and when we are not sure. As she insinuates herself into Emma’s life, Emma has no clue who she is…but Nina wants something from Emma…but even Nina herself is unsure of what that might be.

 

This is possibly one of the most intelligently constructed novels I have read this year – as we jump between Nina and Emma, seeing the same events from different angles and appearances, it is absolutely fascinating, hard to put aside, and completely compelling. Emma is gorgeously well drawn, she could be any one of us and Nina is deeply complex and utterly riveting. Her casual cruelty is stunning in its simplicity and Emma’s complete and utter oblivion will make you draw sharp breaths as you read…

 

Oh gosh, well, I can’t really say much more – the relationship between the women is captivating, the peripheral characters surrounding them are  shrewdly imbedded into the plot and the reason behind Nina’s obsession when it becomes apparent is extraordinarily random. Brilliant brilliant writing.

 

One more thing I HAVE to say – that ending, oh my word that ending. It will haunt me for a long long time. Incredible.

 

Don’t miss this one!

 

Happy Reading Folks!