WHILE MY PRETTY ONE SLEEPS

Mary Higgins Clark continues to be an argument for letting your readers/watchers/consumers of media follow the breadcrumbs deliberately set out for them, rather than changing everything up in the name of surprise. I saw who the bad guy was from less than halfway through, but the journey, watching all the characters figure it out, getting exactly why they did it, that's the fun of it. I don't need a book to blindside me (though Clark does leave some great false trails and I have been tricked before), I just need an engaging story.

i honestly didn't know what to expect going into this but I really enjoyed it! there's definitely a couple problems with a couple lines, being as this book was written in 1989 but honestly nothing egregious. i loved pretty much all the characters and, honestly, for a murder mystery, there was something strangely comforting about the way it was written. it felt very cozy, in a way.

i loved all the details about the fashion and the way clothing played such a huge role in the story, it worked so well!! also the way it was written was so interesting and definitely kept me hooked and reading. the way it followed so many different, seemingly unrelated characters at the same time that then all came together so nicely at the end was incredible. the ending did wrap up a bit quick for my taste but other than that, a really great read!