Rezension zu "Pictures of You: A chilling psychological nightmare from the author of Bird Box" von Josh Malerman
PinkFlyingElephantThanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a Review! <3
This book has such a wild and genuinely intriguing premise: a woman gets kidnapped, pumped full of drugs, and turned into a creepy "living painting" while her husband desperately searches for her.
I was hooked at first, but at some point Emily's POV started to drag for me. Which... makes sense, I guess? She's literally supposed to be a still life. She's constantly being drugged so she won't move, so there are only so many variations of "yep, still drugged" before it starts feeling repetitive.
Jack's POV was way more interesting. At first I was convinced he was stuck in the next room as another piece of "art," but then it turns out he's actually out there looking for his wife. And of course, because this is a thriller, Jack uncovers more than the police ever do. The police seem completely useless in the beginning (as tradition demands), but eventually you realize the police knows a lot more than he's letting on.
Overall, I had a good time with this book. The concept was creepy and fascinating enough to keep me reading, even if parts of it felt repetitive. That said, I've definitely enjoyed this author's other books more.
























