The Turnout by Megan Abbott
Dara and Marie are running their mother’s dance studio along with Charlie, Dara’s husband and former dance student. The three of them grew up together and have an incredible bond. But then Derek arrives, a contractor, working on the ballet studio. Will he upset the delicate balance of this family? What are Derek’s aims?
This was my first Megan Abbott book, and she definitely did not disappoint. This book was a page-turning steamy thriller which constantly made me wonder how it was going to all turn out. Even when I tried to think of all of the outcomes, Ms. Abbott got the better of me. This book had a bunch of unexpected twists, and it also had some really deep moments too. They weren’t spelled out for you so it really did feel like reading a work of art. The book is told in short sections which was a format that really worked for this book. The prose was also very thoughtful and well-developed. The audiobook of The Turnout was also incredible. The accent of the mother and all of the voices of the different characters led to an enthralling performance.
Overall, this book was phenomenal, and I look forward to reading it again.
Thanks for the free/gifted book @PutnamBooks!
*Note: If you follow me on Booktube, y’all know that I am a BIG fan of immersion reading (listening to the audiobook while following along in a printed copy). For this book, immersion reading was the technique that I utilized. I purchased my own audiobook.