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House of Correction by Nicci French
The jail governor’s remark to Tabitha following one of her frequent fits of rage gave House of Correction its moniker. a facility tasked for correcting inmates whose actions are deemed unacceptable by society. But what if you had the impression that you were becoming judge, jury, and executioner all at once, a power so overwhelming you started to question even your own abilities?
Of course you would be upset. You would experience a sense of loss and mania, and you would act rashly. But even in this setting, Tabitha is a particularly spiky protagonist and a hard-to-like underdog. I tried to engage her despite the fact that she had a tendency to bite the few hands that were trying to assist her. I’m pleased I did, too. Because I started to believe in myself when Tabitha eventually starts to (thanks to another character being kind and supportive).
When the narrative of the House of Correction entered the courtroom, it really found its footing. Armchair TV detectives will love riding shotgun, pulling apart the facts and witness accounts, and bearing witness to Tabitha’s latent power with the help of the very readable prose.
Despite some sloppy planning, I was surprised by this book’s resolution, and the depicted criminal case gives readers plenty of food for thought. Opportunities to consider the trauma that so many people experience and our propensity to place the blame for problems that we do not (or do not want to) understand on others.
Nicci French’s House of Correction is a straightforward crime procedural that ultimately grips the reader from the other side of the desk.
About The Book
‘So,’ said Mora Piozzi, her lawyer, looking down at her laptop. ‘In brief: you are charged with the murder of Stuart Robert Rees, on December 21st, between the hours of ten-forty in the morning and half-past three o’clock in the afternoon.’
Murder is allegedly what Tabitha did. While awaiting trial, she is in jail. She is facing substantial evidence and is unable to recall what occurred on December 21. She is all by herself, scared, and perplexed. She must, however, disprove everyone from the safety of her jail.
The House of Correction is a masterfully crafted work of fiction that is astute, surprising, twisting, immensely captivating, and brilliant. Nicci French has written another breathtakingly excellent book that you should enjoy.
The Review
House of Correction
10 Score
My first Nicci French book, but it won't be my last. They really delivered on every level - Unique MC, fantastic location, and a wonderful use of a single surveilance camera. Plus, you just can't beat a closed set mystery where the possible suspects are limited. In this case a road closing. If you're tired of the usual missing kid, cheating husband thrillers and want a splendid blend of old school and new school, then I strongly recommend House of Correction.
PROS
- A unique, engaging, suspenseful book.
- Remarkable Book.
- Really entertaining.
- What a Character!
CONS
- Ridiculous.
- Sooo disappointing.
- Boring, very unlike French novels.
- Slow and rather boring...
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