This dark mystery debut features a well-respected, hard-working father . . . an avid helper and asset to the quiet community where they live. Behind closed doors, in his private world, he is not at all the gentle friend he portrays himself to be. He is a wolf in disguise, a man with evil intentions going virtually unnoticed, as he stalks and lords over unsuspecting females.
The detached style in which the characters are presented is both off-putting and intriguing at the same time. This unusual device was effective for establishing point of view and maintaining tension. There were moments when I became frustrated with how this novel was developing. I pushed through those parts and I’m glad that I did . . . the ending was fairly satisfying.
It wasn’t until the acknowledgments that I learned about the author’s first language being French and I found that this fact made the prose somewhat more impressive. Overall this story was a fairly pleasant way to spend a day outside on the porch.
I’d like to thank NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Quiet Tenant for my unbiased evaluation. 3 stars
