Victoria Goldman Find This Book In Primary Genre A fabulous choice for crime fiction fans, especially those who are partial to small-town mysteries and outback noir.
The writing is atmospheric too, with excellent scene setting and tense moments. Contemporary themes (no spoilers) are woven seamlessly into the plot as the body count rises, providing a multi-layered story filled with reveals, twists, turns and red herrings. The natural world was also at the heart of this slow-burning whodunnit, from windswept beaches and desolate outback to lush forests, all described with an underlying sense of unease against a backdrop of climate change. For me, this was very much a character-led crime novel, focusing on the fragile relationships between the strong cast (especially female protagonist Alex and her mother who has early-onset dementia) and the complexity of human nature. When We Fall whisked me off to claustrophobic small-town Australia – filled with local gossipmongers, long-held prejudices, sinister secrets. May 2023 Book Club Recommendation: The Silence Project by Carole Hailey.50+ Books about Women's Health to act as a companion this Women's Health Month and every month.
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