Book review- A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
A treacherous and vicious short thriller, “A Slow Fire Burning” showcases the saying HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE . This novel is the dark tale of the interwind fates of 07 characters. The title is appropriate because the story themes the slow burn of anger, hatred, jealousy and deceit brewing within these characters. The novel begins with a map outline of the town's setup, where the story is set in motion. Theo Myerson and his wife, Carla, are a couple whose happy and successful life took a rough turn after the death of Ben, who died accidentally at only three years of age. Laura, a girl with a limp, is a poor young soul who suffered from physical, emotional, mental and self-image issues after a horrific accident at the age of ten. Miriam is a middle-aged woman who lives in a boat and has the tendency to poke around the lives of others with a secret vendetta brewing. Angela, Carla’s sister, lives a lonely and unhappy life. She lived with her son Daniel until recently, when