THE GOOD SISTER
Sally Hepworth
St Martins Press
April 13, 2021
320 pages
I have read quite a few of Sally Hepworth’s books and she never disappoints. Right now there seems to be a lot of Mystery/Thrillers or Psycho/Domestic Thrillers on the market and it is a genre that is easy to get weary with but somehow Ms. Hepworth seems to keep her storylines fresh.
I was almost 50% into this book before it started to get twisty. The 2 main characters are fraternal twin sisters being raised by a single mom who appears to have a mental illness, either sadistic or she’s bipolar. Fern, the one twin has sensory processing disorder.
She is overwhelmed with sounds and lights. Rose, the other twin, is her protector and has been from childhood into adulthood.
The story is told in alternate voices. Rose’s story is in the form of a journal. If one is paying close attention, there are hints throughout that something is not quite as it should be.
The characters are all well developed, some of it doesn’t become evident until the end when the reader may have an epiphany. I particularly liked the quirkiness of Fern. She was a very literal person, sweet and well-meaning.
It is hard to say much else in this review without spoilers. Like all thrillers, things are not what they seem to be. And, it kept my attention watching it all evolve.
This is a quick and entertaining read. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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