Usually I blog about non-fiction health and psychology titles, but because this novel is about abuse, it piqued my curiosity and fits the theme. I found the start of the book quite intriguing and recognised the fear of doing anything wrong. My dad was a tyrant and could be utterly unreasonable. So the whole 'walking on eggshells' introduction seemed very true to life. Mum was terrified of doing anything wrong - like failing to have a hot dinner ready when he got home. The outward appearance of charm and civility among friends, only for the perpetrator to turn nasty behind closed doors, rang very true.
However, when it transpired that the woman in this story was actually being locked up, my belief took a falter. Yes, it does happen, but it felt much more like a novel after that, although it was still a good read. The end came rather suddenly; it was quite satifying. The story is certainly memorable, and I can recommend the book.
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