Emma in the Night is a brilliantly written piece about family distress, narcissistic nature, and the trying affects of it. The unexpected twist leaves readers shocked and on the edge of their seats. The well-developed characters and thrilling, unique plot draws readers in for an unforgettable book. The author goes deep into the life of a woman, Cass, who was raised by a mental illness. Her narcissistic mother had her fighting against her sister, Emma, for her love and affection. This novel takes the reader on a journey through the mind of Cass who is scuffling for peace.
The narration between the two perspectives of Cass and psychologist, Dr. Turner, whom also suffered a traumatic childhood with a narcissistic parent, keeps the reader intrigued. …show more content…
Since the life of the psychologist related to Cass’s story greatly, it was hard to differentiate whose story was being told during flashbacks.
Wendy Walker crafted unimaginable scenes in order to portray the difficulty of Cass’s life. One would not be able to empathize with Cass, however, with Walker’s description we are put directly into Cass’s shoes. Her knowledge on the topic truly transpired throughout the book as detailed descriptions of the narcissistic illness was included.
The little surprises put into the plot keep readers wanting more. Characters you originally thought were the good ones, turn on you in an instant. When you think you have solved what has happened, a new factor arises. These twists kept me interested and shocked with every page I turned to.
The rhythm of the book was like a perfect song. It progressed along at the perfect rate as nothing was dragging.
I particularly loved the theme of this book; it illustrated the truth about mental illnesses, love, jealousy and what these harmful feelings can do to a person. It was a surreal experience about a life of despair. There are not many books that focus on the heavy lives some are facing in the world. With this book, readers have an inside look into the severity of this life that many are dealt
The narration between the two perspectives of Cass and psychologist, Dr. Turner, whom also suffered a traumatic childhood with a narcissistic parent, keeps the reader intrigued. …show more content…
Since the life of the psychologist related to Cass’s story greatly, it was hard to differentiate whose story was being told during flashbacks.
Wendy Walker crafted unimaginable scenes in order to portray the difficulty of Cass’s life. One would not be able to empathize with Cass, however, with Walker’s description we are put directly into Cass’s shoes. Her knowledge on the topic truly transpired throughout the book as detailed descriptions of the narcissistic illness was included.
The little surprises put into the plot keep readers wanting more. Characters you originally thought were the good ones, turn on you in an instant. When you think you have solved what has happened, a new factor arises. These twists kept me interested and shocked with every page I turned to.
The rhythm of the book was like a perfect song. It progressed along at the perfect rate as nothing was dragging.
I particularly loved the theme of this book; it illustrated the truth about mental illnesses, love, jealousy and what these harmful feelings can do to a person. It was a surreal experience about a life of despair. There are not many books that focus on the heavy lives some are facing in the world. With this book, readers have an inside look into the severity of this life that many are dealt