Magpie
Magpie by Elizabeth Day
Reviewed by Mimi
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I have no idea how to review this without spoiling it but let me just say, I am quite envious of everyone who gets to read this for the first time!
Magpie follows the story of Marisa who is living her best life with Jake. They are expecting their first baby together and to make some money, they have a lodger move into their new family home. Said lodger Kate is suspiciously close to Jake and Marisa is increasingly unnerved so tries to figure out what their relationship is really about. What comes next is a gripping read. This book is exactly the kind of pacy, thrilling, and surprising read anyone and everyone can enjoy.
This novel deals with so many issues. Whether it’s fertility, friendship, parental relationships, or mental illness, Day's writing is so skilful that it never feels like a heavy or depressing lecture. The everyday element of all these issues shines through. Someone you know will be going through something like the characters in this book and that's what Day handles so eloquently.
Marisa and Kate are brilliantly distinctive characters that you can really understand and get on board with through the story. I know everyone who has read or reviewed this book has spoken about the twist so I won't add any more hype to it but OH MY GOD THE TWIST. I think I audibly gasped when I got to that bit.
It's the perfect read whether you're on holiday or you need a cure for reader’s block or neither! You just need to get it on your shelf!
