“I am you. And you are me.”
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Most of the suspense novels that I read fall closer to the thriller genre. So, it was a nice change of pace to read a more psychological book than action-oriented. The theme that all actions (good and bad) have consequences that still affect us decades later is brought to life by the juxtapositions of the lives of Christina, Zari, and the other women that fill the pages. If I had to use one word to describe this book, it would be ‘haunting.’
The pacing is slower than I am used to, but that is not a bad thing. The slower pace highlights the difficulties each of the women has faced and how they dealt with them. Each woman is distinct and unique. Their history and personalities showcase how they reflect one another: loss vs. gain, abuse vs. love, privilege vs. destitution. Far more links these women, but that would be spoiling things.
Istanbul is a beautiful setting for the story. I am not familiar with the city at all, so it was a learning experience for me. The contrast of history with renovations and new additions to draw in tourists adds to the study in opposites.
If you are looking for a suspense novel with strong female leads and a great story When the Mirror Cracks is well worth picking up.
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