William Morrow | September 2018 | 384 pgs
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss
I've enjoyed Gilly Macmillan's books in the past so I was eager to read her latest release, I Know You Know.
Twenty years ago, eleven-year-olds Charlie Paige and Scott Ashby were murdered and their bodies were found near a dog racing track. Their other friend, Cody Swift was supposed to join them but because of a ripped new shirt, he was forbidden to leave the house as a form of a punishment by his mother. This had saved him from following his friends' fate, but that fateful day and what happened to his friends continue to haunt him right into his adulthood.
Now a filmmaker, Cody still has questions over his friends' murder and the trial which had put a man behind bars. But an article from an investigative journalist has roused his suspicion that the case isn't what it seems to be; and most of all he is perplexed by the suicide committed by the "perpetrator". With these in mind, he decided to start a podcast as a means of uncovering new evidences and at the same time, encourage people to speak up should they know anything what happened on that fateful day.
Meanwhile, the police has found a long-buried body located near the location where the two boys were; and this discovery led the police to launch an investigation and makes Detective John Fletcher (who investigated the boys' case) to reopen his files and decide if the two cases are linked.
I Know You Know has a gripping plot and once again I was captivated by Gilly Macmillan's storytelling. What I liked about this story is aside from the alternative timeline between the present and the flashbacks, there are also the podcast narratives in between which made this story such an intriguing read. This format was a huge draw in my opinion because of the different accounts and opinions of the narrators and made me wonder about them and what their motives are. The characters development is great too, and I liked reading about the three boys' friendship - the only happier moments among all the dark sides of human nature and behaviours. I do have one or two questions surrounding the case, but they don't affect my reading pleasure and my overall view of the book so that says a lot about the author's writing.
Twenty years ago, eleven-year-olds Charlie Paige and Scott Ashby were murdered and their bodies were found near a dog racing track. Their other friend, Cody Swift was supposed to join them but because of a ripped new shirt, he was forbidden to leave the house as a form of a punishment by his mother. This had saved him from following his friends' fate, but that fateful day and what happened to his friends continue to haunt him right into his adulthood.
Now a filmmaker, Cody still has questions over his friends' murder and the trial which had put a man behind bars. But an article from an investigative journalist has roused his suspicion that the case isn't what it seems to be; and most of all he is perplexed by the suicide committed by the "perpetrator". With these in mind, he decided to start a podcast as a means of uncovering new evidences and at the same time, encourage people to speak up should they know anything what happened on that fateful day.
Meanwhile, the police has found a long-buried body located near the location where the two boys were; and this discovery led the police to launch an investigation and makes Detective John Fletcher (who investigated the boys' case) to reopen his files and decide if the two cases are linked.
I Know You Know has a gripping plot and once again I was captivated by Gilly Macmillan's storytelling. What I liked about this story is aside from the alternative timeline between the present and the flashbacks, there are also the podcast narratives in between which made this story such an intriguing read. This format was a huge draw in my opinion because of the different accounts and opinions of the narrators and made me wonder about them and what their motives are. The characters development is great too, and I liked reading about the three boys' friendship - the only happier moments among all the dark sides of human nature and behaviours. I do have one or two questions surrounding the case, but they don't affect my reading pleasure and my overall view of the book so that says a lot about the author's writing.
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I really need to try another of her books. The one I read was a bit too much for me but I have faith in the author.
I'm really looking forward to reading this one, Melody. Have read other books by this author and liked them very much. I also am intrigued by the podcast inclusion. That's being used a bit by other authors and I think it always adds a little something.
Sounds like another good one! :)
The part that intrigues me most is how a punishment kept Cody from meeting the fate of his friends. On what little things our lives turn. The use of the podcasts to untangle the case and uncover new evidence also sounds interesting.
Jenny - I hope you'll enjoy this one, Jenny. I've liked all her books so far and I'm curious what she'll be writing next.
Kay - The podcast inclusion definitely adds some intrigue to the story and I can see why this format is slowly gaining popularity. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this book, Kay.
Lark - So far her books didn't disappoint me. :)
Jenclair - Cody was lucky for that twist of fate but not so for his friends. Reading about their death had saddened me; they were so young.
I really want to read this one, even more so after reading your review, Melody!
Great review, Melody! This one sounds really good. I think a lot of times these books have women protagonists but it's kind of nice to have three boys being the main characters.
Wendy - I hope you'll enjoy this book when you get to it, Wendy.
Iliana - Thanks, Iliana. I agree with you on the women protagonists in books nowadays. I thinks it's the trend now.