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The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
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3.5 Anna Fox, now living alone in her three story brownstone, well alone that is except for Daniel, her basement tenant. Her husband and daughter, are elsewhere, though she talks to them daily. A trauma in her near past, has left her an agrophobic, subsisting on items from the internet that can be delivered. Her main activities were watching Black and White movies from old, and peering into the lives of her neighbors. It is while peering through one of these windows, that she believes she is witnessing a dangerous incident. An updated take on the movie, Rear Window, perhaps. But is she, and why will no one believe her?

The suspense and the wanting to know is a prevalent factor here. One just keeps turning the pages, it was rather engrossing, but.....the execution could have been better. There were things that bothered me, didn't make sense within the context of the novels. Some large plot points that just withered away after being so prominent, leaving me unsatisfied. Disrupted the flow of the story, and made everything that happened unbelievable. Did love the ode to the old movies though, and as I said it did draw me in, there were just a few things I could not overlook.

ARC from Netgalley.
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Reading Progress

December 9, 2017 – Shelved
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December 19, 2017 – Started Reading
December 19, 2017 – Finished Reading

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JanB I read this a little later than the group but I enjoyed reading the discussion! I liked this one more than you but as always, it was fun reading it together :-)


Susanne Love and completely agree with your review Diane! Glad we got through this one together!


Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall An excellent review Diane and after reading your thoughts on the back of Roman Clodia’s witty review yesterday I am feeling far less concerned about getting hold of this one.. not sure I have the patience for Anna! Thanks for sharing xx


Deanna Excellent review, Diane!


Diane S ☔ Thanks, Jan. Enjoyed our discussion too.

Thanks, Susanne, my fellow partner in the eye rolling coulee!

Rachel, where can I find that review? Thanks so much.

Thanks, Deanna!


Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall Diane, If this link works it should take you to Roman’s review:

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Diane S ☔ Thanks, Rachel. Yep, he has it right, imo.


Norma ~ The Sisters Wonderful review, Diane! I'm right there with you on this one! :-)


Miriam Smith (A Mother’s Musings) Excellent review Diane x


Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall Glad link worked Diane. And take care of yourself this Christmas xx


Diane S ☔ Thank you, Mariam and Norma.

The same to you, Rachel.


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Esil Great review, Diane. I think I'll skip it.


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Nancy Thanks for candid review. Had it on hold at library but cancelled it after reading this,


Diane S ☔ Thank you, Esil and Nancy.


Holly  B (slower pace!) Hope your current read is a 5 star Diane!


Diane S ☔ Thanks, Holly.


Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Thoughtful, great review, Diane! I hope you are already reading something you enjoy more.


Diane S ☔ Thanks, Jennifer. I am!!


Sunflowerbooklover Great review Diane... enjoyed reading this one with you :).


Kaceey Great review Diane! This was a great one to read together!!😊


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Fran Lovely review, Diane!


Diane S ☔ Thanks Kendall and Kacey. Loved our discussion.

Thank you, Fran.


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☶️✨ Fabulous review Diane! Still torn on this book, to read or not read that is the question! 🧡


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Angela M Sorry it wasn’t better, Diane!


Diane S ☔ Thanks, Berit.

Thanks, Angela, happens that way sometimes!


Diane S ☔ Thanks, Berit.

Thanks, Angela, happens that way sometimes!


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Svetlana great review Diane. I've seen so many mixed reviews about this one that I'm not sure about it anymore :/


Diane S ☔ Thanks, , Svetlana. Different readers look for different things, so I guess mixed reviews are not surprising.


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Debbie Terrific review, Diane! Not hot to pick this one up!


Diane S ☔ Thanks, Debbie.


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Canadian Jen A very fair review, Diane. Appreciate it as always!


Diane S ☔ Thank you, Jen.


Sherri Thacker Reading this now and ga big a hard time staying interested..


Sherri Thacker Oops sorry for the spell check taking over. Having a hard time staying interested is what I meant to say ...


JudiAnne Great review Diane! I recently started this book and don't know quite what to think of it. It's a bit bizarre but at this point I want to keep reading out of curiosity.


Diane S ☔ Hope you end up thinking it is at least okay, Sherri. I think sometimes there is just too much hype for a book leading us to have greater expectations.

Thanks, Judi Anne. It is bizarre, will look for both your reviews when you are finished.


Royce Nice review, Diane. I always enjoy reading your reviews before reading the actual novel. Thank you!


Diane S ☔ Thank you, Royce.


Kathy I agree—didn’t love the thriller parts and seemed convoluted at times. I would have liked to have seen more of the backstory that led to the agoraphobia—that was the most compelling part for me.


Diane S ☔ I agree Kathy, thanks for letting me know what you thought.


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