Review of Tuoyawon

[Nusrat Aliyu]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Tuoyawon" by R. Murrey Haist.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Tuoyawon is a thrilling story of Chrissy’s unanticipated journey, shrouded in mystery and suspense. The narrative has been told with descriptions that vividly portray the reader into Chrissy’s world full of doubt and fear. It is worth noting that the writer has done a great job while paying attention to details since there are graphic depictions of the town, its habitants and Chrissy’s inner struggles making it possible for readers to be drawn into the story right from the start.

Chrissy’s character had been well outlined with her previous memories skillfully interwoven into the present plot line. This has resulted in an intense character driven narrative with each person she meets adding depth to the tale.

The supporting cast adds another layer to this tale through their acts of kindness or unexplained actions which make this novel more captivating .The intermingling between all characters brings humanity in the suspenseful storyline.

The book has a good pacing as each chapter builds on top of one another giving a satisfying end. The author engages readers in a writing style which entails using emotive prose that captures both emotions and atmosphere of every scene.

“Tuoyawon” is a powerful story about deceit, self-actualization, redemption; it is also a thought-provoking emotionally charged novel that examines human complexities and reconciling them through forgiveness. Skillfully infused trust, truth as well as consequences within the story leaving readers guessing who did what till the end when Chrissie unravels her past and current life mysteries.

This novel overall, is very captivating such that one will not want to wait only for reading it but also would like to unravel Chrissy’s odyssey. R. Murrey does an amazing job narrating this gripping account about fear, resilience and serendipity. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars for its well crafted twists and storytelling making it a must read for any lover of suspense filled literature

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