Hitchcock’s Rear Window Told from a Female Point of View

For this week’s book review, I feel like I am taken back to my love of Hitchcock films.

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

I had chosen this book as a Book of Month choice a few months ago.  I seem to find myself having a difficult time in escaping the suspense genre.

A suspenseful novel similar to Hitchcock’s Rear Window, but told from a female’s point of view.  Anna Fox has not be able to leave her house for quite some time.  While being isolated, she has made a habit of  drinking wine and watching old movies daily.  She also spies on her neighbors as they step out into world, something that she is unable to do herself.  It is not until the Russell’s move across the street that she begins to take an interest in getting to know those that are outside her house.  After she witnesses a horrific scene, Anna realizes that looks can be deceiving and she really does not know the people that she has familiarized herself with.  

Filled with huge amounts of suspense,  Finn is able to take the reader into dark places that they could no imagine.

What is your favorite Hitchcock film?  Have you read any books that draw inspiration from any media or real life events?  Leave a comment below with your own thoughts.