The Woman in the Window (2018)

Good thriller but don’t think it was a Tulsa bookclub book, could’ve been a book borrowed from CJ in Pilar New Mexico. And not 100% I read it in 2018.... ( )

Really good and suspenseful without being overly graphic or grisly. Similar to the Woman on the Train in that they both had alcohol issues, but I preferred this main character over the other because she wasn’t whiney. She knew she liked her wine and the way it made her feel and she didn’t feel the need to make constant justifications for it like in the other book. ( )

The Woman in the Window is a book that I'm on the fence about. The writing is good, the storyline is, for the most part, both interesting and engaging. However, the book lacks surprises and suspense. And, the twists to the story is easy to foresee.

Yet, I found myself quite liking the book. It could be that the book reminded me of Rear Window with James Stewart, or the main characters love for old movies that charmed me since I adore old classic Hollywood movies.



The biggest problem, however, is the use of a main character that is unstable, thanks to mental issues because of a past trauma (that was easy to figure out) and the combination of drugs and alcohol. I've come across too many unstable characters on books lately that I've started to avoid psychological thrillers with even the mentioning of characters with mental issues or in any.

The writing is good, the story, however, lacks the necessary twist to truly engage and the ending was too obvious. Although part of me enjoyed the last confrontation. I can actually see how this book would make a great movie. I just wish the story had been more surprising.

I want to thank William Morrow for providing me with a free copy for an honest review through Edelweiss! ( )

The Woman in the Window by A.J Finn

Anna Fox is living alone in seclusion unable to leave her house. She sips wine and watches the neighbors through her window. A new family (the Russell's) moves in across the park, which captures her attention.

Then one day she witnesses a crime and tries to sort out what happened. Questing her sanity, not knowing what is real (what) is imagined and who is in danger. She is determine to uncover the truth, at any cost.

A fast paced compelling psychological thriller with twists, turns and secrets revealed. With plenty of shocking surprises I was hooked from the first page until the end. Overall I found The Woman in the Window very enjoyable. I highly recommend to those who enjoy thrilling (psychological) reads. ( )

Nothing happens until 35%. Then nothing again. Then some revelations and last 5% a huge unthinkable twist. Too long... ( )