The Watcher

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This review teeters on spoilery, but knowing a little about the plot will not hinder any enjoyment gained from this brilliant book.

I will state up front that this book is amazing. It is nothing like what I was expecting. The synopsis above doesn’t do the book justice; there’s just so much going on that it’s hard to put into words. That night, while Anna is asleep, he sets up her presents. He wraps some stuff, puts the food in the fridge, and he leaves the big present unwrapped. He has a ton of stuff to bring home, several boxes, champagne, caviar. He’s going all out for her birthday.

Anna is obviously troubled by his behaviour, but believes he’s in the best possible hands to try and help him with his troubles. This book is so weird. It started off very to the point and made sense, but then got very confusing and strange. I really can’t recommend this enough. Crazed mad man, or dude manipulated with psychotic precision? You decide.

Dr Somerville is convinced Martin is unwell and being in therapy is the best course of action available. Well, he would wouldn’t he? I’m sure the dollar signs were lighting up right before his very eyes. This book is going to stay with me for a while. Try as I may, I don’t think I’ll ever work it out. But am I really supposed to?Rightly or wrongly, this book is considered a "horror classic". Originally published in 1982, Penguin Books re-released it this year with a brand new eye-catching (pardon the pun) cover: