Irish author Liz Nugent details the life of titular character Oliver Ryan following an explosive first chapter in which he assaults his wife, Alice, leaving her in a coma. The rest of the novel gives us a multitude of perspectives from which we can piece together Oliver's life, including his troubled childhood and a vacation that resulted in a mysterious and deadly fire.
This is not your typical thriller, given that the most shocking event happens in the first chapter instead of the last. However, there are a few additional twists and reveals, and if you don't mind your characters dark and twisted, you'll find Oliver a fascinating individual. 4/5
This is not your typical thriller, given that the most shocking event happens in the first chapter instead of the last. However, there are a few additional twists and reveals, and if you don't mind your characters dark and twisted, you'll find Oliver a fascinating individual. 4/5
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