The Strange Case of Jane O.

The Strange Case of Jane O. | Karen Thompson Walker

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Another recent read that I loved. I was unsure where this book was going, and I felt so many different emotions for Jane while reading this, but the two storylines weave together to create a psychological character study that will leave you unsettled, yet satisfied.

BarbaraBB You‘ve read so much!! This one I want to read too. 1w

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ChaoticMissAdventures

The Strange Case of Jane O. | Karen Thompson Walker

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Wow. Fantastic! 4.25/5

This is everything I had wished that awful Alex Michaelides was. Jane is having a breakdown and her psychiatrist is lost on what is going on or how to treat her and the mystery keeps growing. The writing is spot on, I loved seeing everything from his notes and her journal. I don't want to spoil anything so if you had read and want to discuss spoilers below.

ChaoticMissAdventures I thought the part with the virus was so well crafted. Taking place in 2018 but with things we are well aware of from 2020 Covid was so well done - blending mystery and familiarity. I also loved how it ends with no resolution. 2w

BarbaraBB What awful Michaelides are you referring to? I read one by him and was extremely underwhelmed and annoyed 🤣

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ChaoticMissAdventures @BarbaraBB I read 2 and hated them. The Maidens and Silent Patient. SP has glowing reviews and I feel like I read a different book! Common trash, the plot had gaping holes, the mystery was so obvious I was rolling my eyes, and I think he thinks not having ethics is edgy. 2w

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Hooked_on_books

The Strange Case of Jane O. | Karen Thompson Walker

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Alternating in voice between her treating psychiatrist and Jane herself, we hear Jane‘s usual story. It gradually comes together at the end in a way I found incredibly satisfying. While a very different book, I can tell this is from the same brain that wrote The Age of Miracles, which I also loved (though it‘s very different than this). I can‘t recommend this one enough!

AmyG Good to hear. I love her books. 1mo

ChaoticMissAdventures So excited! I am waiting for my copy from the library but I really enjoyed Age of Miracles too. 1mo

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