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Caroline Kepnes

Why we're reading this: E's comment: You could also count this for (non-traditional) romance, and book for adults. I'm glad there…more
[close] E's comment: You could also count this for (non-traditional) romance, and book for adults. I'm glad there is going to be a sequel.

Sofie's comment:
I really liked this book as it was an easy to read page-turner. I'll probably pick up the sequel too :) I'd definitely not classify this as a romance though. It's about obsession, stalking and need for control, not about love or romance.

Laura's comment: One of the better thrillers I've read in a long time! I was hesitant because it's a series, but I actually want to read the next book now. ^_^

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Mar 03, 2016 Sofie rated it really liked it

Shelves: thriller

This is a book written in first-person and second-person narrative mode, which is very clever since it's written from the perspective of a stalker. He starts to obsess over a woman who visits his book shop, and engage in some serious stalking and manipulation to be a part of her life. I have no idea why some people thinks this is a romance novel, because it is not. The stalker uses romantic gestures to manipulate his victim, yes, but he is not in love, he is obsessed, and he calculates his moves ...more

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