(Reviewed by JD Jung)
Mark thought that he and his wife, Rachel, enjoyed a happy marriage. Then one day while channel surfing on his car radio, he hears a caller on a therapist’s show, and he recognizes the voice. Though she is going by the name of “Mindy from Indy”, it’s actually Rachel’s voice and Mark can’t believe what she is saying. She nervously tells the radio host that she is guarding a secret that will change her life if it ever comes out. The caller then hangs up.
Mark confronts Rachel when he gets home, and she denies it. They have two young daughters, and Mark is concerned about the fallout from this. As various events take place, we hear the perspectives of multiple characters and impatiently await to find out what will happen next.
The Both of Us kept me glued to every page. In fact, I couldn’t put it down. The author successfully structured this suspense novel to keep the reader engaged at every turn. Unfortunately, I solved the puzzle at the midpoint of the book. I kept eagerly reading, hoping that my theory was wrong. Who wants to figure out the suspense before the last twist?
Despite my disappointment, I think that readers will also be engrossed in The Both of Us. Even if you solve the mystery early on.
