Book Review - Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone
Title: Jane Doe
Author: Victoria Helen Stone
Publication Date: August 31, 2018
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 267 pages
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
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My Thoughts:
I won't lie, this book really caught me off guard. I went in not expecting much at all, given how gimmicky the plot sounded: a self-declared sociopath seduces her boss with plans for revenge. It could have been a really bad version of Basic Instinct, but instead this ended up being a tense, seriously gripping and entertaining thriller.
I loved, LOVED Jane. Seriously, this is the most fun I've had with a main character in a long time. Somehow, despite her being a sociopath with some fairly questionable morals, I found myself really identifying with her. She's got a no-bullshit approach to life that I can definitely appreciate, and there are some parts of this novel that are absolutely hilarious. Not something I would typically expect from a thriller, but it works beautifully with Jane. I really appreciated this fresh approach to the sociopath protagonist. Too often they're portrayed as bloodthirsty killers, with no emotions, no personality outside of their desire to kill. That isn't Jane. She's a very rich, interesting character who has wants, passions (in a way), and while she's definitely bent on revenge, it's clear from the very beginning that she isn't some kind of ruthless killing machine.
This book is definitely one I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys thrillers, or hell, just anyone who's kind of tired of bullshit and hypocrisy and looking for a book that won't put up with it. I loved all the twists and turns this book took, and I definitely could use more Jane in my life!
(note: this is an affiliate link)
My Thoughts:
I won't lie, this book really caught me off guard. I went in not expecting much at all, given how gimmicky the plot sounded: a self-declared sociopath seduces her boss with plans for revenge. It could have been a really bad version of Basic Instinct, but instead this ended up being a tense, seriously gripping and entertaining thriller.
I loved, LOVED Jane. Seriously, this is the most fun I've had with a main character in a long time. Somehow, despite her being a sociopath with some fairly questionable morals, I found myself really identifying with her. She's got a no-bullshit approach to life that I can definitely appreciate, and there are some parts of this novel that are absolutely hilarious. Not something I would typically expect from a thriller, but it works beautifully with Jane. I really appreciated this fresh approach to the sociopath protagonist. Too often they're portrayed as bloodthirsty killers, with no emotions, no personality outside of their desire to kill. That isn't Jane. She's a very rich, interesting character who has wants, passions (in a way), and while she's definitely bent on revenge, it's clear from the very beginning that she isn't some kind of ruthless killing machine.
This book is definitely one I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys thrillers, or hell, just anyone who's kind of tired of bullshit and hypocrisy and looking for a book that won't put up with it. I loved all the twists and turns this book took, and I definitely could use more Jane in my life!
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