Blink

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Jen Med’s Book Reviews

Wow. What a book. You could tell with ‘Safe With Me‘ that KL Slater is very accomplished at creating tension and writing a brilliant psychological thriller. She has a knack of creating characters who elicit both sympathy and concern, who are teetering on the brink of being completely unbalanced and yet still managing to function in society as seemingly normal people. Up to a point. And there is no finer example of it than here in this book. If you loved ‘Safe with Me‘, you are going to adore ‘Blink‘.

There is absolutely no doubt about it, from the moment I saw the first reviews come in, I was excited to start reading this one and once I started I couldn’t stop. I devoured it. Chomped away chapter by chapter until I had hoofed the whole damned lot and you know what? It left me hungry for more. If this was pudding (can you tell I’m on a diet – all the food analogies) this would be my favourite. Tiramisu. Rich in plot devices, decadent styling, later upon layer of deliciousness and 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

There are several points of view used throughout the book to great effect. The majority of the story is told by Toni, set three years ago in the weeks leading up to Evie’s disappearance. We also hear from Harriet Watson whose interest in the mother and daughter seems far from wholesome. There are a few other minor characters who take centre stage at varying points and the action moves between them seamlessly. And there is one very clever device used which gives clarity to the books title and is a really interesting and little used concept, but here serves to keep tension and interest high.

But oh my word, the plot. I just can’t even begin to tell you how well this story worked. I mean I really can’t because if I do I know I will end up giving up spoilers and this is a story which deserves to be read completely blind. I could wax lyrical all day about it but… Oh just do yourself a favour and read it. You won’t regret it.

KL Slater has woven a story which is so simple and yet so complex, so obvious and yet so completely surprising  that you’ll be left questioning whether you are certain the sky is really blue. She uses a kind of literary sleight of hand which is worthy of the greatest magician. Even Derren Brown would be impressed. Just brilliant.