![]() ![]() ![]() Moriarty’s superb storytelling continues to shine. Only the overlong conclusion disappoints. Moriarty expertly delves into the innermost thoughts of each of the children, exposing secrets unbeknownst to each other artfully balances the present-day plot with revealing backstory and offers several different possibilities for what happened to Joy. The police and two of the Delaney children believe Stan is responsible for her disappearance as he won’t talk about it. Tension builds between Joy and Stan, and suddenly she vanishes. Apples Never Fall The sense of place is strong and even though there is a lot going on, Moriarty has written an intimate narrative of social and relationship enlightenment which got me recalling my own younger life, the missed cues and insights the older me now recognises. Eventually, the Delaney children notice oddities in Savannah’s behavior and suggest it may be time for her to leave. The couple welcome Savannah into their home, where she soon becomes a permanent guest. Introducing herself as Savannah, she claims she’s a victim of domestic abuse and has the injuries to show for it. One night, a young woman appears at the Delaneys’ door. Joy often fantasizes about their four grown children giving them grandchildren to help them out of their rut. Set in Sydney, Australia, this engrossing psychological thriller from bestseller Moriarty ( Nine Perfect Strangers) centers on Joy and Stan Delaney, who have been married for 50 years and are discontented in their retirement. ![]()
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