You’ve got to love a book that starts with a woman whining about how hard it is to dig a grave, especially when it turns out she’s digging it for her husband. This one won’t change your life or encourage deep thinking, but it is a ripper read. The main character, Erin, is quirky, capable and intelligent. Some of the most interesting bits of the book are about her prison documentary. I even liked the details about her first class flight to the Four Seasons Bora Bora and her accomodation there; vicarious living at its most sumptuous. And when Erin and her new husband find Something In The Water, it’s fascinating to see how quickly their moral boundaries are blurred and then obliterated. Of course it all gets a bit messy and confusing towards the end but it’s a slick, smart ride. This thrills like a good thriller should.
