I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I came across The Cry, but within moments of starting the book I knew I would fight to put it down. Fortunately for me a train journey allowed me to devour most of it in a single session.
Joanna faces every parents nightmare when her baby son Noah refuses to settle during the long flight between Scotland and Australia. Frowned upon by fellow passengers and flight attendants alike for the constant screaming, Joanna is at the end of her rope. Mentally she feels herself losing it, not realising the events of this horrible flight will be played out in a court room months later.
I can not say much more about the plot without giving away important elements of the story but suffice to say The Cry is a gripping psychological thriller. Joanna and her partner Alistair are put through the wringer as they struggle to come to terms with the way their lives have unraveled by a single careless decision. Guilt, selfishness and self loathing are all played out in this expertly crafted story that leads the reader one way while carefully planting tiny clues that reveal the real story. Each character is full and three dimensional - all are flawed but believable.
The Cry is a cracker of a read that will keep you wondering as you race through the pages to the stunning conclusion.
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