Ellen Saint has an unusual condition. Heights make her want to jump. She’s working with a client and trying to avoid looking out the window when she glances at The Heights, a slender apartment building across the way. A man stands on the balcony. At first she doesn’t think much about him except that if she were there she’d have to force herself not to jump. Then she realizes it’s the man she killed two years ago. Ellen believes her family was destroyed by the man. She’s consumed with the need for revenge and can see nothing but the white hot hatred she feels for him.
This is a story of the destructiveness of revenge. It’s told in four parts and from several points of view. Ellen tells her story. Then her ex-husband Vic gives his version. It’s revealing how two people can see events so differently.
The book had good points. I thought the author did well with Ellen’s state of mind. She wasn’t a likable person, but you could feel her torment. The major problem with the book is that it’s slow. There is only one incident. Although it’s interesting to see different view points, it lacks the pace of someone searching for clues.
This is a character driven novel. If you enjoy psychological suspense, you may like this book.
I received this book from Atria for this review.
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