The Shearings by Federico Iwan

 The Shearings by Federico Iwan | Book Review

An impressive new voice emerges with "The Shearings", which weaves a complex tale of retribution, trauma, and justice.

In "The Shearings", we meet Charlotte Jones, a formidable American attorney whose personal tragedy—the traumatic kidnapping and death of her younger sister Mari decades earlier—shaped her professional commitment to justice. Iwan effortlessly weaves a rich tapestry that feels authentic in Charlotte's urban life in Washington, D.C., in the 1980s, as well as her rural upbringing in Floyd, Virginia. Nuanced treatment is given to characters with morally ambiguous roles as well.

The author explores how circumstance, history, and choice interact to influence human behaviour rather than painting anyone as solely villainous. "The Shearings" evolves from a straightforward procedural to a thoughtful investigation of human nature as a result of this psychological realism.

The author is aware that before returning readers to the action, it is important to give them time to process the emotional beats. A reading experience that feels both exciting and important is created by this rhythmic approach.

Overall, "The Shearings" reveals a remarkable new crime writer who has the rare ability to write both a captivating mystery and a profound reflection on what it means to seek justice in a world that is unfair.

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