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Girl in the rearview mirror : a novel / Kelsey Rae Dimberg.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062867926
- Physical Description: 371 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : William Morrow, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019.
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| Subject: | Nannies > Fiction. Families > Fiction. Upper class families > Fiction. Phoenix (Ariz.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Psychological fiction. Suspense fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kimberley Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Public Library | F DIM (Text) | 35137001022648 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2019 May #1
When tragedy strikes, the members of an influential Arizona family prove how far they will go to maintain a wholesome public image. Finn Hunt loves everything about her job caring for Senator Martin's sweet granddaughter, Amabel: her closeness with Amabel, Philip and Marina Martin's glamorous desert home, and, above all, the feeling of being useful. But Finn's bliss is threatened when she's confronted by Iris, who claims to be pregnant with Philip's child and begs Finn to persuade him to talk to her. Otherwise, she's going public, and the scandal will collapse Amabel's (and Finn's) world. Despite Finn's best efforts, Iris contacts Marina, and weeks of marital strife end in tragedy when Amabel, thought to be napping, drowns in the pool. Suddenly ousted from the Martins' circle and threatened by Iris' increasing viciousness, Finn becomes obsessed with discovering a link between Iris' manipulations and Amabel's death. Although the novel is hampered by disconnected plotlines and an underweight conclusion, Finn's raw, relatable perspective will hook readers. Dimberg is one to watch. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews. - Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2019 January #1
Bored with her office job, Finn Hunt is thrilled to start nannying for Philip Martin, who's being groomed for his father's Senate seat, and Philip's glamorous museum director wife. Then a young woman asks Finn to pass on a message to Philip, and layers of deceit start peeling away. With a 150,000-copy first printing, pretty big for a debut.
Copyright 2018 Library Journal. - LJ Express Reviews : LJ Express Reviews
[DEBUT] Finn Hunt is a nanny for Philip and Marina Martin, a prominent and wealthy Arizona couple with deep political ties. Philip's father is a sitting U.S. senator, and word is that Philip will carry the mantle when the old man retires. Finn is enamored of this family, not only of her young charge Amabel but of the Martin mystique and the ideal it represents to her. She is especially taken with Philip and senses their kinship could someday evolve into something more intimate. Into this idyllic setting appears Iris, a beautiful young woman who befriends Amabel and then confronts Finn with news that, if true, could be devastating for Philip. Finn views herself as the protector of the Martin dynasty, but soon she begins to question her loyalty. When a tragedy sends the whole house of cards tumbling down, it seems the truth has the potential to destroy them all. VERDICT Ultimately unsatisfying, this debut novel by Dimberg has many elements of a stellar suspense read, but there are too many missteps. It is baffling why Finn is so easily led to an entanglement with the conniving Iris, while the big reveal at the end fails to pack a punch. Suspense fans will be disappointed. [See Prepub Alert, 12/6/18.]âAmy Nolan, St. Joseph, MI (c) Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2019 April #3
In Dimberg's almost dizzyingly twisty debut, Finn Hunt escapes a problematic past to secure a job as nanny to four-year-old Amabel Martin, the feisty granddaughter of Sen. Jim Martin of Arizona. Finn's bright future includes a blossoming romance with one of the senator's top aides, Bryant Dewitt. But she's about to discover that even deeply buried secrets, her own as well as the Martins', have a way of surfacingâwith life-shattering consequences. The first hint of trouble is the attractive young woman named Iris who Amabel insists has been following them at campaign stops. When Finn finally confronts Iris, Iris makes a claim that could be damaging to the senator's restaurateur son and the senator's campaign if made public. But in the first of a series of bad decisions, rather than turning to Bryant for help with the matter, Finn embarks on some increasingly risky (and far-fetched) sleuthing. With a few wobbles, the plot speeds to the bombshell final betrayal. Dimberg's evocative prose and affecting characters flag her as a writer to watch.
Copyright 2019 Publishers Weekly.Agent: Dan Conaway, Writers House. (June)
