Great read that I couldn’t put down!

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The Long Long Afternoon by Inga Vesper was one where the cover caught my eye, yes I know, we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but guess what, I sometimes do! 😂 and I’m so glad this one stood out and caught my eye as I loved it!

Set in 1950’s California, we see the disappearance of Joyce, a loving mother and housewife, vanished from her home leaving her daughters and a pile of blood in the kitchen. When her maid, Ruby, discovers the scene, she is immediately arrested, until Detective Mick Blanke sees no reason why she should’ve been arrested and that the main reason the cops did so was because of the colour of her skin. This book follows Joyce, Ruby and Mick’s perspectives on this mysterious case.

This book had me. From the start I had an idea of where this was going to go, adamant that I was right, but Vesper three in twists and turns that just kept proving me wrong. I loved the triple narrative, it made it a fast paced read and I just needed to know more from each character. This book doesn’t just focus on the disappearance on Joyce, it also focuses on race and the disgusting way black peoples were treated back in 1950’s America, and how hard it was for them to get their voices heard.

It was such an interesting read that had me hooked from start to finish! The Long Long Afternoon is out on 4th Feb and I’ll be recommending to everyone! 💛