The subject of twins and their relationship seems to be a popular one in fiction at the moment and this debut thriller follows the story of twin sisters, Ellie and Helen, who swap places aged six.
At first, it is a game, but Ellie – the more submissive twin who has lived in her sister’s shadow – refuses to swap back and Helen is forced into a new identity. Helen goes on to develop a range of behavioural problems and while Ellie flourishes, she spirals into a self-destructive path of mental illness and addiction.
This is an accomplished read with an excellent plot and a brilliant, multi-layered narrative voice, but for me, at times it felt a bit too like a misery memoir. However, there is no doubt this is a taut and compulsive read.
