Strange Sally Diamond
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"Shocking, disturbing, and utterly original." --Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author This "haunting and poignant tale, one that won't be easy to forget any time soon" (Mystery and Suspense Magazine), follows an enigmatic woman confronting her unknown past--from internationally bestselling author Liz Nugent. Reclusive Sally Diamond is thrust into the media spotlight when she tries to incinerate her dead father, causing widespread outrage. Now she's the center of attention, not only from hungry reporters and police detectives, but also a sinister voice from a past she does not remember. As she begins to discover the repressed memories of her horrific early childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends, big decisions, and learning that people don't always mean what they say. But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world, and why does he call her Mary? And why does her new neighbor seem to be obsessed with her? Sally's trust issues are about to be severely challenged in this "truly incredible reading experience" (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author).Show more
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This was a 5 star up until the freaking ending! But, it's probably because I like my thrillers to have a more resolved positive ending. I walked away deflated on top of having already suffered being disturbed most of the time reading this book. That being said, I thought the writing and characters were outstanding. I think most people who aren't cozy mystery type people will enjoy this one.
Such an interesting read. I liked how the author wrote about the characters and showed us their feelings and thoughts etc. I loved that Sally was open to learn about herself and learn how to be "normal" which what really even is normal. I liked that she was open to change. It's unfortunate that she became gullible after trying to learn how to be normal and not seeing the red flags with her brother. Definitely an interesting book, I like the eerin...read more
I did not read not could not read this book. After several pages I felt that Nugent took the character from The Maid and created someone similar for her novel. Having worked as a special education teacher, I find it unjust to read so many similar books with protagonists on the spectrum. There are numerous (probably hundreds) of different manifestations of Autism and I feel most authors are not researching or representing more than a stereotypica...read more
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