Say Her Name

Paperback, 316 pages

English language

Published April 1, 2022 by Thomas & Mercer.

ISBN:
978-1-5420-2968-1
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2 stars (1 review)

In this chilling thriller from the bestselling authors of Spare Room, one woman just wants the truth about who she really is. But she’s not the only one looking…

It’s twenty years since Eva, a biracial woman, was adopted as an eight-year-old, and Cherry and Carlton ‘Sugar’ McNeil have always been the only parents she’s wanted or needed. But when she’s dealt the double blow of Cherry’s death and her own suspension from work, Eva decides it’s time to discover who she was before she was theirs.

Against Sugar’s advice, Eva joins a DNA database, desperate for a match that will unlock her identity. And when a positive hit comes, she’s excited to learn there are relations out there who might hold the key. But the closer Eva gets to uncovering her past, the more it appears someone is trying to stop her finally finding the truth…

As she continues …

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Say Her Name

2 stars

There are elements of a good book here. The discussions on identity and family are good. The mystery is fine, a little obvious who the main villain actually is, but still entertaining enough.

I didn't enjoy the prose, found it almost too flowery. The main character isn't enjoyable, despite her assertions that she is strong and smart, she comes across incredibly naive to the point of unbelievably. Other characters felt very one note, especially the main character's husband. There were also plot threads that were mostly relegated to the background, despite being prominent at the beginning. I felt that the portrayal of trauma wasn't done well, feeling very surface level.

Disappointed because the premise is incredibly interesting and not written about enough.

Subjects

  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Fiction