Nothing monumental happens for about 50 percent of the novel. This is a character-driven thriller, not a plot-driven one. Still, the novel moved mercilessly slow at times. Think of it as waiting for the jump scare you know is going to come in a horror film. That’s a credit to Andrews, who writes in a simple but layered way that helps lull the reader into a sense of safety even though we recognize the undercurrent of danger is still present. I don’t love this genre, primarily because the unreliable narrator trope is so commonplace it’s almost parody, but there was something about “Who is Maud Dixon?” that kept me engaged and willing to buy the more unbelievable aspects of the plot. Why I Read It: Highly recommended by a friend, and it was on sale in the Apple Books store.Ī step above the usual psychological thriller, Alexandra Andrews’ debut weaves a complex - but predictable - web of ambition, lies and murder. Recommended For: Fans for thrillers and stories about successful artists and their fans. Reality: A slow burn page turner that mostly delivers with implausible originality. After initially floundering in the New York City publishing world, could an opportunity to be the assistant to a bestselling, anonymous author be the breakthrough she was hoping for?Įxpectation: A twisty, wicked story of ambition with shades of Stephen King’s “ Misery.” 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: Florence has a small-town mentality but big-time dreams.
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