Author: Devashish Sardana
Publisher: Penguin India
What is the key to a good psychological thriller?
Simone Singh, assistant superintendent of
police, would rather spend her days locking up criminals than apologizing for
her lack of social skills, and she knows that time is running out to piece
together the clues as the Doll Maker has made it clear that the killings have
only just begun. Another serial killer, the Clipper, who enjoyed nine years of
infamy as India's most notorious butcher, erupts into an all-consuming rage
when he is cast aside by the media in favor of the sick new slayer-the Doll
Maker. The Clipper turns his fury into blood-soaked revenge to capture the top
spot. As corpses start to pile up, Simone fights to maneuver the Doll Maker
into a clever trap. But the Clipper is hell-bent on striking first and
regaining the crown with his most grisly murder yet. Can Simone take down the
two serial killers and stop the psychotic competition before it gets out of
hand?
When we talk about psychological thrillers,
the basic expectation is that the plot holds till the end, and The Girl in
the Glass Case by Devashish Sardana does more than just do justice to the
concept. The plot starts off on a great footing and as the story moves, you get
engrossed into the plot so deeply that you feel the emotions of the characters
as they feel it. The storytelling is superb and the almost onion-like layers
that keep peeling off makes the plot even more interesting. The plot is well thought
of, and the intricacies have been worked out perfectly. As the author explores
the psychological condition, there are subtle hints, but nothing is revealed
until the very end, and I think that is the best thing about the book. The plot
is so tight and well edited, that there are no loose ends that unravel or
weaken the story. The climax is another wonderful thing about the book as the
big reveal happens and its execution is almost as good as the story. Reading
this book is an experience that shows that even a thick book can be pacy. The
journey that you take through the book is quite imaginative and I loved how the
author has focused on the details to keep the reader hooked.
The characters in the story are the soul of
the story and just like the story, the attention to detail is quite uncanny. Simone’s
character and her quirks form an interesting part of the story, but unlike
usual cases, I was more impressed by the antagonists of the story. The intense
planning and the war between the two serial killers adds a bit of spice to the thrill
of the story. I loved how the author uses the character’s past to set up the
plot points and while doing that, does not let the plot loose even for a bit.
Zoya’s character is quite interesting, and I liked that how closely it ties
into the climax.
Overall, this is a book I would definitely
recommend if you like reading a well baked psycho thriller that would have
chills run down your back. This wonderful book gets a 5/5 for me.
Thank you BookReviewersClub for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Get a copy of the book on Amazon India, or your nearest Indie Bookstore!
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