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Next to the often-contrived twists and revelations of today’s psychological suspense, Hart’s spare tale of all-consuming obsession is refreshingly straightforward. Louis Malle directed a 1992 film adaptation of the same name; a limited series for Netflix is currently underway, so anticipate demand.
While this is not a story to lift the spirit, it will appeal to adults who are interested in the conflict and consequences of a complex narrator. ["A disturbing, provocative work, sure to be eagerly sought by readers of Damage": LJ 7/92 review of the Knopf hc.]