One of my only real complaints is that I saw part of the conclusion coming from a mile away. There is nothing I love more than a truly creepy thriller, and this one had me huddled under more covers than I needed, hoping to keep the ceiling monsters at bay. The plot itself is, in a word, spectacular. I even found the little girls’ personalities and actions to ring true to their ages, which was a pleasant touch, though I had a difficult time connecting with any of the children. The characters are well crafted, particularly the main character, and I enjoyed the way each of them wove together. The Turn of the Key is nothing less than an exhilarating mystery wrapped up in a unique form of storytelling I don’t believe I’ve ever seen done exactly like this before. After reading this masterful thriller, it’s hard for me to believe I ever assigned a Ruth Ware book to my DNF pile.
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