Watching You: A Novel
“Quickly and assuredly, Jewell builds an ecosystem of countervailing suspicions…Tricky, clever, unexpected.” —New York Times Book Review
“Brace yourself as Jewell stacks up the secrets, then lights a long, slow fuse.” —People
“A seize-you-by-the-throat thriller and a genuinely moving family drama.” —A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
The instant New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the None of This Is True delivers another suspenseful page-turner about a shocking murder in a picturesque and well-to-do English town, perfect “for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Luckiest Girl Alive” (Library Journal).
You’re back home after four years working abroad, new husband in tow. You’re keen to find a place of your own. But for now, you’re crashing in your big brother’s spare room.
That’s when you meet the man next door. He’s the head teacher at the local school. Twice your age. Extraordinarily attractive.
You find yourself watching him. All the time. But you never dreamed that your innocent crush might become a deadly obsession.
Or that someone is watching you.
In Lisa Jewell’s latest “bone-chilling suspense” (People), no one is who they seem—and everyone has something to hide. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ruth Ware, Watching You will keep you guessing as “Jewell teases out her twisty plot at just the right pace” (Booklist, starred review) until the startling revelations on the very last page.
“Brace yourself as Jewell stacks up the secrets, then lights a long, slow fuse.” —People
“A seize-you-by-the-throat thriller and a genuinely moving family drama.” —A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
The instant New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the None of This Is True delivers another suspenseful page-turner about a shocking murder in a picturesque and well-to-do English town, perfect “for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Luckiest Girl Alive” (Library Journal).
You’re back home after four years working abroad, new husband in tow. You’re keen to find a place of your own. But for now, you’re crashing in your big brother’s spare room.
That’s when you meet the man next door. He’s the head teacher at the local school. Twice your age. Extraordinarily attractive.
You find yourself watching him. All the time. But you never dreamed that your innocent crush might become a deadly obsession.
Or that someone is watching you.
In Lisa Jewell’s latest “bone-chilling suspense” (People), no one is who they seem—and everyone has something to hide. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ruth Ware, Watching You will keep you guessing as “Jewell teases out her twisty plot at just the right pace” (Booklist, starred review) until the startling revelations on the very last page.
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Readers say *Watching You* offers a twisty, character-driven mystery set in a watchful neighborhood, with multiple POVs and police transcripts adding ...
Lisa Jewell is definitely one of the best when it comes to domestic thrillers. I personally think this book would have been better to physically read. I listened to the audio and found myself getting slightly confused by names and details. Even still, I loved the characters' perspectives, the twists and turns, and the overall storytelling. Lisa Jewell is a master of her art. I plan through all of her books.
You don't know who died and you don't know who is the killer. There are lots of possibilities. I found the characters were hard to relate to because they seemed superficial or self-absorbed. The best fleshed out character was Jenna. I kept putting the book down then picking it up again. I needed to know who died and who did it.
Not sure if I liked the story broken up with the police interviews.
Not sure if I liked the story broken up with the police interviews.
This is my favorite Lisa Jewell book. A lot of characters and a twisty plot make for a great read. This book starts off strong & kept me reading. Someone has been murdered in the beginning but you don't know who or why. The interesting characters will keep you guessing. The story is told through various POV's and police transcripts. I figured out the ending before the ending but it didn't disappoint because their was one very last twist that I didn't see coming. So when a new family moves into a neighborhood, all eyes are upon them. Literally. What is it liked to be watched without knowing it? There are more than one "watcher". This book looks at how our obsessions, attractions, perceptions, personal background all influence how we see the world around us. This is a well written, character driven thriller.
Another great book from Lisa Jewell. I little predictable, however it was still a great read and i would recommend.
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