Now that we have finished reading Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone and taken the time to let it all *sink in*, we’re going to share our final thoughts on the book as a whole. Our goal is not to review the book, per se, but we will be sharing what we liked and disliked.
Spoiler Free!!! This post is our general opinions about this book, not a professional review, and contains no spoilers for Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone.
Content Warning!!! This book contains situations and subjects related to: alcoholism, child abuse, domestic abuse, drug use, sexual assault, trauma, violence and suicide.
*Please note this book is considered a psychological thriller that contains heavy themes that may be upsetting or disturbing to some readers*
Final Thoughts:
Michaela: I don’t know that thrillers are my thing but I did enjoy aspects of Mirrorland. I am not one who enjoys feeling uneasy or unsettled for an entire book, and this book is very good at giving you those creepy feelings. The mystery of Mirrorland was very interesting but there were a lot of uncomfortable and heavy subjects touched on in this book so I would heavily suggest looking up content warnings before reading this one. I thought this book's writing was amazing, it sucks you right in, and the story is enthralling and mysterious. For those who enjoy thrillers I would definitely recommend Mirrorland.
Jacilyn: Mirrorland was incredibly well-written. The storyline kept me guessing until the very end, quite literally. This is definitely an unsettling read, but unlike some suspense thrillers - like Gillian Flynn's work, for example - the ending brings a sense of happiness and comfort. Be warned, though, that this book does contain quite a bit of triggering material, so take care while reading.
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