Book Review: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

In a Dark, Dark Wood
by Ruth Ware (Ware)

 

Leonora “Nora” is a crime writer and almost recluse, living in London. She agrees to go to a school friend’s “Hen Night” only because another mutual friend is going. Being held in a remote cabin, odd things begin to happen and then Nora wakes up in the hospital. She’s been injured in a car accident and doesn’t remember what happened. As she begins to piece together she learns someone has died. Nora isn’t sure what or who to believe.

 

This is a suspense novel and not a bad one. The main character isn’t the most likable, but that makes it all the more believable. Did Nora snap? Did Nina? Or was it Flo? Not a horror novel, but it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat!

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn, In a Cottage, In a Wood, by Cass Green or Thin Ice, by Paige Shelton]

[ official In a Dark, Dark Wood page on the official Ruth Ware web site ]

 

Recommended by Marcy G.
South Branch Library

 

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