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Books are the best companions in our life. They're not just all about fancy facts; they bring us knowledge and a chill vibe. When our soul needs a pick-me-up, books are like the ultimate healing balm. They're like that happy pill, giving our mind a break from all the stress.
We dive into all sorts of books every day – love stories, fiction, non-fiction, thrillers, we name it. Today, I've got the scoop on a popular book. Hope you're all ready to love it as much as I do!
Lasting damage- By Sophie hannah
Introduction
Lasting Damage by Sophie Hannah is a suspenseful psychological thriller features a murder scene that is only visible to one person on a walkthrough video of the property.
The narrative opens with a young woman sneaking out of bed in the middle of the night to avoid waking her husband. She then turns on her computer and explores a virtual tour of a house that is for sale in cambridge.
Author background
Sophie Hannah is a published poet and an established crime fiction author.
‘Lasting Damage’ is her sixth psychological crime thriller and is similar in style and approach to her previous offerings.
Plot summary
While watching a video tour of a house on a property website, Connie the young woman notices a dead woman. When she awakens her husband Kit to see it, the deceased woman has vanished from the house, and there are no suspicious signs or anything else. Is anyone going to trust her? We track her efforts to discover the truth about this. Records from Police Exhibits are inserted between the chapters, and the book opens with a brief chapter telling her that she will die as a result of the Gilpatricks—people she does not know. Therefore, the reader is being led to believe that there has been a death and that it might even be her own.
Writing style
Sophie Hannah's writing style is gripping and suspenseful, emphasizing psychological tension. It often delves into the complexities of the human mind, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and unease. Dialogues are crucial for character development, and the narrative frequently includes twists and turns to keep readers guessing. Descriptive language is used to evoke a sense of foreboding, and pacing is carefully managed to build and release tension strategically. Overall, her writing aims to immerse readers in a mysterious and psychologically intense experience.