Book Details
- Date Read: July 21, 2022
- Publication Date: November 1, 2022
- Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
- Format: Digital Book
- Page Count: 288
- Listening Time: 10 hours
- Print Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
- Audio Publisher: Macmillan Audio
The Prisoner Book Review
The Prisoner by B.A. Paris had my attention from the first page. The book opens with a first-hand account of a woman, Amelie, being abducted and I was immediately intrigued with the way she was processing the information. I felt as lost and confused as she did, wondering how she ended up in this situation. As she started focusing on how to survive, I was hooked.
As the story progresses, the reader sees two timelines and starts to understand Amelie’s life before the abduction. I loved the way the way it all came together, as the reader starts to understand the motivation behind her captors. I was not expecting it to unfold the way it did.
The first 70% of the book is tense and fast-paced, with a mystery I couldn’t put down. The last 30% slowed a bit and was focused on closing out any loose ends in the story. I really loved the premise and the overall plot but did wish the tension hadn’t dropped off towards the end.
Overall, this is a solid thriller and one I would recommend to those looking for a page-turner. I’ve read all of the author’s novels and this is in the top 2 for me, along with The Dilemma. They both place characters in seemingly impossible situations, where they make in-the-moment decisions that they are forced to reckon with longer-term. If that sounds interesting to you – give this a try!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review. I was really looking forward to reading the latest from this author and appreciated the chance to preview it. It’s available on November 1, 2022 and you can pre-order today.
Content Warnings: Abduction, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, Violence
