Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. Watson

Title: Before I Go to Sleep
Author: S. J. Watson
Publisher: Doubleday
Release Date: 2nd January 2012
Genre: Thriller, Crime

Summary: 
Imagine waking up everyday and not knowing who or where you are. You do not recognise the people around you; even your own family! Just when they start to help you remember... it is time to go back to sleep!

This is the life of Christine.

Review:
There are some books which, after you've read them, leave you speechless. This, however, is not one; as, in my opinion, there is nothing remotely remarkable about this book. I mean, I can barely remember what happened in it... (kind of ironic, ey?).

It is gripping and leaves you guessing right to the very end but, in my opinion, the storyline and plot is not one that will stay with you. I mean the story is nothing like I have read before and it was an interesting concept, but it really did not work for me. It really needed a bit more drama and

However, there are one or two aspects I actually like about the book! I really liked the way the story was written as a journal, as it really makes you connect with Christine and empathise with what she goes through on a daily basis. Even though, at times, it does seem as though she is a bit whiny...

Similarly, I liked the way the author revealed and constructed the 'big twist' at the end as it really stood out against the rest of the book. I have to admit though; it was a long-time coming!

This is a good example of the psychological thriller genre but I feel it does not have enough of the wow-factor. A much better example is Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn as it is engaging, shocking and full of twists and turns (my review of it can be found here).

Review: 2/10. Forgettable...

You can buy Before I Go to Sleep from Amazon here.