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)
-nikhimenon
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