Even though I had never heard about this Author before, I still gave this one a try as the online reviews were largely positive. I am so glad that I picked this one up , as it turned out to be a genuinely good read. The scares did work big time and so were the twists which landed really well!
So, we have the Protagonist in Mallory , an ex-junkie who is just out of her rehab and all set to work as the Nanny for the Maxwell Family . Ted Maxwell and Carolene Maxwell are a successful couple who have just relocated to their new upmarket neighbourhood in Spring Brook. Their five year old Son, Ted , though keeps largely to himself is a lovable Kid and has an uncanny ability to drawing.
Though at the core of it, this one uses a time tested template, it’s the use of the innovative tropes (like the Pictures drawn by little ‘teddy’) which makes this one a stand out work. The pictures are so nicely done, feels authentic and comes along really well to mood and tone of the Book. I really didn’t see that twist coming. I really liked how the author tied all the loose ends and made this one a coherent reading experience towards the end. I also particularly liked the fact that the author smartly incorporated those super-natural elements into the narrative without really going over board. The climax, though a bit predictable also delivers big time!
On the whole, this one is a good psychological thriller! I am giving it a 3.5 out of 5!
(Hidden Pictures is the Author’s second Novel and is an International Best Seller)
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