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Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This book has some triggers: child abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, rape, violence,
And intergenerational trauma.
The story opens with Paris, the beautiful, yoga instructor, younger wife of a wildly beloved older comedian and former sitcom star who’s making his comeback, in the bathroom, next to her dead husband, covered in his blood and holding the razor that caused his death. It looks very bad for Paris and she’s immediately arrested.
Two things become immediately clear: (1) Paris didn’t kill Jimmy, and (2) Paris is keeping a pretty big secret. The crux of the story is about Paris’ past. Jimmy’s death quickly takes back seat Paris’ story.
This is a book about overcoming a difficult (which a huge understatement) childhood and reinvention oneself masquerading as murder mystery.
And intergenerational trauma.
The story opens with Paris, the beautiful, yoga instructor, younger wife of a wildly beloved older comedian and former sitcom star who’s making his comeback, in the bathroom, next to her dead husband, covered in his blood and holding the razor that caused his death. It looks very bad for Paris and she’s immediately arrested.
Two things become immediately clear: (1) Paris didn’t kill Jimmy, and (2) Paris is keeping a pretty big secret. The crux of the story is about Paris’ past. Jimmy’s death quickly takes back seat Paris’ story.
This is a book about overcoming a difficult (which a huge understatement) childhood and reinvention oneself masquerading as murder mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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