The Valley of Lost Stories (vuoden 2020 painos)

This compelling, dual timeline novel has many fascinating elements.
It's both a contemporary look into the darkest emotional complexities of motherhood and friendship, as well as a carefully researched historical portrayal based on true events. Both timelines are drawn together in the backdrop of the extraordinarily beautiful and mysterious Capertee Valley, Australia.
Haunting, shocking and a bit disturbing. I don't know what kept me in suspense more - the mysteries in the story or the contemptuous frenemies. Either way, I found this well written book hard to put down.
However, the ending felt a bit rushed. It just didn't have the same fluidity as the rest of the story. And that was a little disappointing, but overall it was a great read. ( )