This was such a fun and instructive post, Kristin. Loved the details and the takeaways. On my TBR! The setup and tense pacing plus short duration and high stakes reminds me a tiny bit of Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips (mom with young son, trying to stay hidden from mass shooters at a zoo), or Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay (family hunkered down inside house with some serious bad guys). It sounds like the “who is he” and “why is he doing this” of Nightwatching elevates it above the kind of slasher pic where we’d simply be watching a woman cower in a house, evading or outwitting a known killer. (The question of “why are these bad guys doing this?” was essential to Tremblay’s book as well.) I imagine the identity of the protagonist has to pull a lot of weight, mystery-wise!
I loved this book, Kristin! I listened to the audio and it had me literally looking over my shoulder, convinced someone had snuck into my home. Absolutely terrifying! I loved your analysis! Can't wait to see what Sierra writes next!
It was the scariest thing I've ever listened to--it's funny but now when anyone says, "Delicious," I think of "the corner" and my skin crawls. I loved the ending too.
This was such a fun and instructive post, Kristin. Loved the details and the takeaways. On my TBR! The setup and tense pacing plus short duration and high stakes reminds me a tiny bit of Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips (mom with young son, trying to stay hidden from mass shooters at a zoo), or Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay (family hunkered down inside house with some serious bad guys). It sounds like the “who is he” and “why is he doing this” of Nightwatching elevates it above the kind of slasher pic where we’d simply be watching a woman cower in a house, evading or outwitting a known killer. (The question of “why are these bad guys doing this?” was essential to Tremblay’s book as well.) I imagine the identity of the protagonist has to pull a lot of weight, mystery-wise!
Yes 100%!! Without spoiling anything, the who and why do pull a ton of weight. Let me know when you read it! Would love to hear your thoughts.
I loved this book, Kristin! I listened to the audio and it had me literally looking over my shoulder, convinced someone had snuck into my home. Absolutely terrifying! I loved your analysis! Can't wait to see what Sierra writes next!
Omg the audiobook must have been such an intense experience!! I agree, cannot wait to read whatever she writes next 🙌
It was the scariest thing I've ever listened to--it's funny but now when anyone says, "Delicious," I think of "the corner" and my skin crawls. I loved the ending too.
The ending was so satisfying! I was really banking on that after all the stress the rest of the book caused me haha
adding this book to my list PRONTO! Thanks for this great post!
Yesss! Let me know how you like it!