It’s twisted because Louise is not just in between David and Adele, but she’s close to both of them too! When feelings are not addressed properly and honesty is taken for granted, that’s when things go downhill and you will see how they have to face far greater consequences along the way. David the successful psychiatrist but controlling husband, Louise his new secretary and Adele his too-good-to-be-true wife. The truth is different to different people.īehind Her Eyes is essentially built around a twisted love triangle between David, Louise and Adele. You can’t pin it down, can you? Let’s say two people experience exactly the same thing-ask them to recount the event later and, although their versions might be similar, there will always be differences. The past is as ephemeral as the future-it’s all perspective and smoke and mirrors. Two of my friends have now read it – both have given good reviews so trust me on this one, you’re in for a thrilling (yet mind-boggling!) ride. People are filled to the brim with them if you look closely. Not an easy one to write as I don’t want to give any of the good bits away! This, coupled with the fact that I’ve been seeing more of this book in our local Malaysian bookstores (yay!), I knew I had to get this review out fast. First thing that came to my mind was this story and I started raving to her on how she must read it soon, soon, SOON. But Louise can’t guess how wrong – and how far someone might go to protect their marriage’s secrets.įull disclosure – I read this book months ago so this review is indeed long overdue! A few weeks back, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine on thriller books when the topic on psychological thrillers came up. The only thing that is crystal clear is that something in this marriage is very, very wrong. But why is he so controlling? And why is she keeping things hidden?Īs Louise, David’s new secretary, is drawn into their world, she uncovers more puzzling questions than answers. He’s a successful psychiatrist, she is his picture-perfect wife who adores him. Don’t trust yourself.ĭavid and Adele seem like the ideal pair.

Behind her eyes by sarah pinborough