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| (Thank you to Dutton Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!) |
WOW! K. T. Nguyen's novel, You Know What You Did is freaking fantastic! I mean it. This book is unputdownable. I found myself reading late into the night to find out what would happen next. I just had to find out. I was hooked right from the start and enjoyed every second I spent with this story. It was just so damn good. I would happily recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you will LOVE this one!
So, what is the book about? (summary from Goodreads)
In this heart-pounding debut thriller for fans of Lisa Jewell and Celeste Ng, a first-generation Vietnamese American artist must confront nightmares past and present…
Annie “Anh Le” Shaw grew up poor but seems to have it all now: a dream career, a stunning home, and a devoted husband and daughter. When Annie’s mother, a Vietnam War refugee, dies suddenly one night, Annie’s carefully curated life begins to unravel. Her obsessive-compulsive disorder, which she thought she’d vanquished years ago, comes roaring back—but this time, the disturbing fixations swirling around in Annie’s brain might actually be coming true.
A prominent art patron disappears, and the investigation zeroes in on Annie. Spiraling with self-doubt, she distances herself from her family and friends, only to wake up in a hotel room—naked, next to a lifeless body. The police have more questions, but with her mind increasingly fractured, Annie doesn’t have answers. All she knows is this: She will do anything to protect her daughter—even if it means losing herself.
With dizzying twists, You Know What You Did is both a harrowing thriller and a heartfelt exploration of the refugee experience, the legacies we leave for our children, and the unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters.
Annie “Anh Le” Shaw grew up poor but seems to have it all now: a dream career, a stunning home, and a devoted husband and daughter. When Annie’s mother, a Vietnam War refugee, dies suddenly one night, Annie’s carefully curated life begins to unravel. Her obsessive-compulsive disorder, which she thought she’d vanquished years ago, comes roaring back—but this time, the disturbing fixations swirling around in Annie’s brain might actually be coming true.
A prominent art patron disappears, and the investigation zeroes in on Annie. Spiraling with self-doubt, she distances herself from her family and friends, only to wake up in a hotel room—naked, next to a lifeless body. The police have more questions, but with her mind increasingly fractured, Annie doesn’t have answers. All she knows is this: She will do anything to protect her daughter—even if it means losing herself.
With dizzying twists, You Know What You Did is both a harrowing thriller and a heartfelt exploration of the refugee experience, the legacies we leave for our children, and the unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters.
How awesome does that sound? We are talking about mystery, thrills, and a bit of horror all rolled into one well written novel. What more could you want? Unforgettable characters enduring mental health issues, along with generational traumas needing to be unpacked - I mean, seriously! This book explores so many relevant topics and does so in such a unique and smart way that you can't help but fall in deep. You Know What You Did is a definite must-read!Make sure to check it out!
4 comments:
I love unputdownable books like this!
Lark, me too :)
I am SO in the mood for thrillers after reading almost all of the International Booker Prize 2024 longlist. They were good, but a little bit heavy if you know what I mean.
M, I know what you mean. I always consider these types of reads as palate cleansers when've I've finished something substantial. :)
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