Don't Let Him In: A Novel

This novel is a well-crafted, engaging thriller, featuring concise chapters that facilitate a swift reading experience—an attribute I have come to associate with this author. The narrative frequently shifts between timelines and alternates between first- and third-person perspectives. While this narrative structure initially required some adjustment, it ultimately contributed to the book’s complexity. Although I remained interested in the story’s resolution, I found the plot relatively predictable and not as compelling as I had hoped. Regrettably, this particular work did not rank among my favorites from this author.

This reminded me of the show You, in a book version (though the show was originally a book series). There are a lot of characters to keep track of and at times it gets confusing who is who. I was often wanting to shake the shoulders of the women and their decisions, but the main character is unique in that there is nothing redeeming about him to us, the reader. He is always insufferable, unsympathetic, sociopathic. Fairly quick read, not Jewell’s best or worst book.

This book makes you question if you are actually the one that is crazy. I loved the ending though. Never underestimate people.

Holy gaslighting! That was a twisted ride!! I’m not sure I’ve hated a character more than this guy… The first chapters were hard to follow with all the aliases and wives. But glad I hung in there!

The main character (Nick, Alistair, etc.) is so despicable that I want to drag him behind a car until he is bloody! I'm 50% done with this book and it continues to depress me. He is a sweet talker, liar, and a scam artist who preys on women. It is beyond disgusting how he treats and mistreats women. OK, I get it, he's awful. How much more of this should I read?