Review of Prism of Her Soul

[Kutloano Makhuvhela]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Prism of Her Soul" by Rob Dixon.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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How does one even begin to categorise Prism of Her Soul by Rob Dixon? This book refuses to be boxed in any of the genres because it encompasses all of them at once. It’s horror, psychological thriller, paranormal, gothic, and human drama, all set in the ever-culturally relevant city of London. Rob Dixon wrote a winner here, telling a tale that will knock anyone’s breath off because it will feel like a heavyweight champion box has just punched them in the stomach. Rob does all of this through storytelling, showing how cruel human beings can be and how one’s past can catch up with them in unexpected ways and leave them stunned.

The novel opens with a prologue, where an unknown man calls an emergency line to report a sort of crime. The man says he is seeing a naked woman covered in blood! The emergency responders ask the man for more information, but he is unwilling because he is getting up to no good himself. The first chapter introduces to us a hard-driven woman by the name of Kate. Kate is beautiful, smart, and rich. She is every man’s dream, every woman’s envy. Her life is good. All she does is focus on her work, keep good hygiene, and go out now and then to blow off steam.

Kate’s life doesn’t have any problems, except if you count nice life problems. As a high-baller Londoner, she has her secret, like going to exclusive establishments and getting up to activities that she would like not to escape the building. Things for her start going south when she suspects she is pregnant. No, she is not dating anyone—it was just a one-night thing. She takes a home pregnancy test, and it comes back negative. Phew! A relief. But why is having these scary nightmares that are so explicit? Her journey to getting answers leads her to places a person of her stature never imagined she would be.

I would be lying if I said I knew what to expect from this book. Every page, let alone a sentence, had its own shocker. When I thought I had read something mind-blowing on the previous page, the next page proved me wrong. It hooked me from start to finish. You could deduce yourself from the prologue summary I had given above. I was curious to know what scared the man like that. And I wanted to know whether the man wasn’t guilty himself. This is what the author did best, gripping you to read on until the last page.

The characters were amazing. They fitted. They were spot-on. They were realistic and acted like how I would expect people of their station in life to act. This showed how accurate the author’s research was in creating these characters. They were not that many. Kate was the protagonist, and then others were supporting characters, like her boss, mother, uncle, and the Ambassador. Each character, no matter if they were in a supporting role, was developed to the fullest. That’s because they all had a role to play.

The writing sealed the deal. As I have mentioned, the author wrote the book in a way that you won’t help yourself but flip the page to know what would happen next. The narration eased the story forward, making sure it didn’t prematurely reveal important information. This enabled the suspense to keep building page by page until the very end, where everything came down like a heavy rain. The dialogue kept the characters human-like. Their different personalities, especially dialects, shone through the dialogue. Through the way they spoke, I could imagine myself in London, encountering these characters of different backgrounds. The descriptions were so vivid that I saw London as it was, with its historic buildings and streets.

The conclusion made the book what it was. It made sure that, in the end, everything was worth it. I felt pleased I had continued reading until the last page because the end was rewarding with its plot twist. I don’t know how many times I mentally slapped myself because I couldn’t believe I didn’t see that coming. The ending reminded me of a book called Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough, which was adapted into a Netflix miniseries of the same name.

I have come across a couple of errors that the book could do well without. But I feel like they weren’t enough to take away my enjoyment of the book. So I rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend it to mature adults because of its strong language and gory, disturbing scenes. Themes of abortion and sexual assault are prevalent throughout. People who are sensitive to them, I advise they should shy away from this book.

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[Mary John 10]

Prism of Her Soul by Rob Dixon defies easy categorization, blending elements of horror, psychological thriller, paranormal, gothic, and human drama in a single, powerful narrative set in London. Dixon’s storytelling delves into the darker aspects of human nature, revealing how cruelty and past traumas can resurface in shocking ways. This intense, genre-spanning novel is a gripping, visceral experience, leaving readers breathless with its haunting exploration of the human soul and the shadows it carries.

[NetMassimo]

This seems like a fascinating blend of different genres. Well-developed characters are used by the author to explore different aspects of humanity, including some really dark ones. The result is probably unforgettable. Thank you for your great review!

[Steeve Bowen]

From the viewpoint of a potential reader, I must admit that one distinctive feature of Prism of Her Soul is that it is a novel of horror, psychological thriller, and paranormal and human drama combined. This combination seem to say that the story is fervent and volatile, which seems fascinating. It’s interesting to take note of the references to ‘a shocker of an introduction’ and ‘progressively tense’ from here on. What about this kind of plot remains unpredictable is precisely what I like in a dark thriller.

[Yin Jiang]

Wow, this sounds like such an intense but addictive book. I look forward to picking up a copy for myself. It looks like I will enjoy reading this. Thank you for your review!

[Stanley Abwova]

Honestly, if I didn't read this review l wouldn't
be compelled to read this novel because I found the title to be generic. But now I might consider reading it. Thanks for your honest review.

[Naimah Agboluaje]

Wow, Prism of Her Soul by Rob Dixon sounds like an incredibly captivating and genre-bending book set in the intriguing city of London. The reviewer praised the author's ability to seamlessly blend horror, psychological thriller, paranormal, and gothic elements with human drama, creating a story that will leave readers breathless. The characters were described as realistic and well-developed, and the writing style kept the suspense building until the very end. The reviewer also mentioned a rewarding plot twist that they didn't see coming, reminiscent of another popular book. Despite a few errors, the reviewer highly recommends this book to mature adults who enjoy intense and thought-provoking reads. They awarded it a perfect rating of five out of five stars. Based on this review, I am definitely adding Prism of Her Soul to my must-read list! Evocative imagery, painted vivid scenes beautifully.

[Leen282]

The review is a real seller for the book, I am adding it right away to my reading list. Based on the title and the cover, I did not know what to expect, and the review is leaving me curious - London, crime, a description of how cruel human beings can be. The rewarding plot twist at the end... I will soon find out what that one is!

[Bertha Jackson]

Excellent character development and suspenseful storylines make good books, and this author has done exceedingly well with them. Thank you for your review.

[Limpho Mojakisane]

It sounds like Prism of Her Soul is a mix of mystery, horror, and psychological drama that really keeps the reader guessing. I liked how you pointed out the strong character development and the realistic London setting. The surprise ending and dark themes seem intense but well handled. Thanks for the warning about sensitive content too.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

Gosh this book seems to have it all; drama, horror, history. When I opened the book the first few pages were almost hypnotic, and I just knew that this book is a winner. Thank you, reviewer; your summary of the tone and plot was on point!

[greeneyedgirl27]

"Prism of Her Soul" by Rob Dixon is set in London and follows the journey of Kate and her seemingly perfect life. Although the past has a way of always impacting the future in this Mystery/Thriller. This is a great review that makes me want to read this book. Great job and BOTD!

[greeneyedgirl27]

"Prism of Her Soul" by Rob Dixon is set in London and follows the journey of Kate and her seemingly perfect life. Although the past has a way of always impacting the future in this Mystery/Thriller. This is a great review that makes me want to read this book. Great job and BOTD!

[Chiamaka Cynthia 4]

Prism of her soul by Rob Dixon is an interesting book to be honest more like a phycological thriller,I liked the detailing and you played attention to the London settings.
Good job!

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

The conclusion made the book what it was. It made sure that, in the end, everything was worth it. I felt pleased I had continued reading until the last page because the end was rewarding with its plot twist. I don’t know how many times I mentally slapped myself because I couldn’t believe I didn’t see that coming. The ending reminded me of a book called Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough, which was adapted into a Netflix miniseries of the same name.

I read Behind Her Eyes and loved it! Plus, I love a book with fantastic character development, and I'm intrigued by how Kate's seemingly charmed life is upended. Fantastic review!