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Book Review: Behind Closed Doors by B.A.Paris

9/1/2017

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Jack and Grace are the perfect couple... or at least they appear to be.

​They look amazing together, host elaborate dinner parties, finish each other's sentances and dissappear away on romantic exotic holidays.

​But Grace is never seen alone, she always cancels plans and  she never answers the phone. What is going on behind the front door of their perfect home?

​This book is a tricky one to review. It is really dark and twisted - which is usually right up my street but It really got under my skin, to the point where I had full blown nightmares 3 nights running (I've not experienced this since I was a teenager reading The Bad Place by Dean Koontz). So clearly the author hit a nerve and with subject matter this distrurbing it would be hard not to feel affected by the storyline. But it wasn't quite the book it should have been. I can't quite put my finger on why but I think it was character development - I never really felt a connection to Grace and that stopped me from properly engaging with the book. Millie's character was the complete opposite though - I almost feel like I actually know her, and all of my angst, worry and fear throughout the book was for her. The less said about Jack the better really, I'm not sure it would be possible to meet a more despicable, scary character. Hats off to B.A.Paris for scaring the wits out of me, I'll never look at a happy couple quite the same way ever again.

But what about the ending? Afterall that is the measure of a good thriller. Well without saying too much It was a relief to finish the book and It was the ending I expected (and was hoping for) so yes, it ran the predictable yet satisfying route. Prior to reading this book I read Sleep Tight by Rachel Abbot which has a similar theme but not quite as twisted. It was definitely a more sophisticated read with an excellent storyline which just kept you guessing right up to the last page.

​So if you are looking for a proper scare definitely give Behind Closed Doors a try
​4/5
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6 Comments
Chantelle Hazelden link
10/1/2017 06:56:43 am

This book is on my TBR list, I've seen mixed reviews but sounds like overall a god read. Thanks for sharing with #ReadWithMe

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Catherine @ Story Snug link
10/1/2017 07:38:10 am

I've seen other reviews for this book and I really want to read it. Thanks for a review with no spoilers :o)

#ReadWithMe

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Sarah MumofThree World link
10/1/2017 09:24:10 am

Aaaagh! This book! I think it is the only book ever which has truly scared me, so I'm not surprised it gave you nightmares!

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Yet Another Blogging Mummy link
10/1/2017 08:25:16 pm

Even though I'm getting scary vibes just from the review, I still think I'd like to give this a try #readwithme

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Kate Holmes link
10/1/2017 08:56:04 pm

Not sure I dare read this but something makes me think I should.

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Acorn Books link
12/1/2017 07:10:44 pm

This must be a really gripping read to get under your skin enough to give you nightmares, not one for bedtime reading though! #readwithme

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