Review of Duplicity

[Vanshika Gupta 7]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Duplicity" by Fin C Gray.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Fin C. Gray’s Duplicity is about an unhealthy relationship between a father and his son. Tom McIntyre, the father, is having a very hard time. Fed up with his wife’s nagging, he craves freedom. Freedom from his responsibilities and the emotionally exhausting relationships. Surprisingly, his wish comes true, but what comes as a shock is the price he pays for it.

The focus of this book is on those circumstances which push a man away from his family and into a world from where there is no coming back. This book recalls why communication is the key to healthy relationships and why hoping for the best without giving your best doesn’t work.

This book is written in third-person narrative and contains thirty-six chapters, all varying in length. The simplicity of the cover is an attention grabber. However, in my opinion, it may not necessarily lure the reader into reading the book.

Impressively, though the book is narrated in a non-linear fashion, it is easy to follow. What piqued my interest was that every chapter has a specific hook. Until the end, the readers will actively engage with the book as every chapter has something new to offer, something to brood over before moving on. Moreover, I love the fact that the author gave an alternate ending as well. This alternate ending tells a great deal about the characters. On top of all, Gray is a master of imagery. Though the highly descriptive scenes may be upsetting for some readers, they take the book to the next level.

There were only two things that I did not like in this book. First, there were instances where the author dwelled too much on the character’s feelings. While that establishes a connection between the reader and the character, mostly it was boring. It was slowing down the progress of the story. The second thing which I did not like was that there was too little explanation for why Daniel hated his father. That part was overwhelming. I felt that it was left for the readers to guess on their own.

The book is exceptionally well edited. Also, the writing style of the author makes this a wonderful and unforgettable read. Hence, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend this book to mystery thrillers and crime novel enthusiasts. It is a treat for those who enjoy highly descriptive scenes.

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