This book has an unusual storyline with each chapter taking us into the minds and real life thoughts of each character, I could liken this story to the book/movie – Room, but the story isn’t only about ‘the room’ Beth is held captive in, but life after she is freed and the perspectives of every day life after being a victim.
A House Without Windows is the story of Beth Nichols whose compassion as a doctor leads to a scary nightmare in real life when Edwin Evans forms a ploy to kidnap her and keep her locked up all for himself. The story begins as a psychological thriller where Beth’s captivity in a tiny room with no windows becomes her life and the only home she will know for almost ten years,
Turner does a great job of giving us readers a ringside seat into what life is like for Beth, leaving us feeling uncomfortable, anxious, taking us in, almost as though we were that hostage, and wondering how on earth she will ever get out of her hell. Beth is a strong-willed and an intelligent woman, which has much to do with how she manages to stay sane while enduring solitude and the daily abuse, all the while remembering her love for her dear fiancee Liam.
I don’t want to reveal spoilers so it’s better I don’t talk about what happens in the second half of the book. Suffice it to say, I will plant some questions here that came to my mind as I read this captivating book:
Beth: How does one continue on back in the real world when it comes to love and sex and trust?
Beth: How does a mother keep love in her heart for a child who was born from rape?
Amy: How does a child born in captivity adapt to the real world after young childhood years in 4 walls?
Liam: Does true love ever die no matter the circumstance even after moving on and accepting the love of your life is dead?
Joss: Does being born of the spawn of a psychotic maniac carry through the genes?
These are just a few questions that came to mind and will no doubt come to any reader’s mind as they read this book, and as you continue to read those answers will be revealed. Turner has done a fantastic job of fleshing out characters, settings and mood. I would highly recommend this book!
Don Massenzio said:
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Author Stevie Turner’s book, A House Without Windows, is now available for $.99. Get the details from this post on her blog.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Don.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Chris!
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Welcome, Stevie 👍😃
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Léa said:
The title I could use in writing a memoir… There were windows but opening drapes was not allowed. Someone might see inside.
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Stevie Turner said:
There are other books with similar titles.
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Léa said:
No doubt but it would ring true for many…
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