I am always pleased to keep in touch with writers whose works I´ve loved, and as a bookish rule for me, authors featured by Orenda Books do have my full trust. The author I got the chance to re-introduce to my readers this time is Helen FitzGerald, that I reviewed previously on my blog.
Halfway House has a completely different vibe and topic however, although requires the highest attention of the reader from the beginning until the end. Lou O´Dowd just ended up a relationship and is returning from far away Australia back to Edinburgh to start completely new. But sometimes, grass is not necessarily green on the other side, as Lou´s life is about to enter a very dangerous, life threatening even, stage. This happens once her life crosses pathways with two dangerous characters, out of parole killers: a paranoid cock dealer and a celebrity paedophile. Caught against her will in a dangerous game, she is able to show the strength
Although the book is relatively short, the story grows up slowly, allowing the reader to get to know in detail the characters, particularly Lou. Thus, we are little by little introduced into the world and mind of the main protagonists, a journey that will tremendously helping as the story dramatically turns into a dangerous area.
Halfway House is optioned for the screen and although I rarely watch movies AND read the book they are based on, I can´t wait to watch it. It is not the first time when her stories are turned into movies, as it seems she has already a great track record in this respect. The story already has a cinematic strength, with strong images and convening equally strong feelings.
As for me, without a doubt would be interested in reading even more books by this author. Right now though, Halfway House will most likely haunt me for a little while.
Rating: 5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
Thanks for the blog tour support x
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