12 Jan INTO THE WATER | PAULA HAWKINS
It is very difficult for authors to write a novel once their debut becomes a global success! I feel that is what happened in this book after the grand success of ‘The Girl on The Train’.
The plot goes by like this, two sisters, Jules and Danielle are estrangled where Danelille or Nel tries to have a conversation with Jules but absolutely ignore her calls and messages. Unfortunately, Nel is found dead in the drowning pool or lake where other women have also committed suicide over the decades. Jules realises that she has to return to her town not only to pay respects but also to take care of Lena the 15-year-old daughter of Nel. The remaining story is (the main highlight) Jules doesn’t believe that her sister jumped off a cliff to die in the lake that Nel loved dearly. And Nel was an excellent swimmer. What is even intriguing is that just a few months back Lena’s best friend Katie also died in the same lake.
The book begins with quite a lot of mystery and all the characters seem equally suspicious. Because all of them are involved with Nel in one way or the other. The author has done a good job by showing us the inner thoughts of all the characters but at times it does become monotonous especially towards the end. The book is divided into four parts and the third part is where the author tends to drag the storyline. Ultimately you do feel the satisfaction of reading the book as we learn the true mystery behind Nel’s death. We also understand the labyrinth of human emotions when someone close to you dies!
Don’t read the book thinking about the author’s debut book. Keep an open mind and trust me you won’t be disappointed!
Rating 4/5
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