Book Review: Blind Eye

Blind Eye (2021) by Anna Holmes

Fiction | Mystery | Thriller

Disclaimer: In every review that I complete, I try my best to avoid spoilers of any kind and include spoiler warnings when necessary.

About the book (from Amazon)

Set in the Indonesian rainforest, Blind Eye is a fast paced political environmental thriller exploring moral predicaments and personal choices. Ben is an economist whose life is falling to pieces. The last thing he needs right now is to compile a report for the government on sustainable exportation of timber from Indonesia. But he has got to keep the pennies rolling in. Everyone seems to have an angle. The Government want to trade, the businessmen want low cost products, the environmentalists want to maintain endangered habitats, and one young woman, Yulia, is determined to protect communities. Ben rushes through the report, but then tragedy hits. A community is shattered, and Ben realises, there is no staying neutral. He has a part to play in the global picture.

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Note: Thank you to Netgalley & the publishers for allowing me access to this arc!

My Review

When I first read the synopsis of Blind Eye, I was hesitant to give it a go. However, I am glad that I did! This book is definitely fitting for a thriller, albeit, an eco-thriller, which isn't my normal style. The story and main character hook you right from the start, and

The Good Things

1. The story is engaging and the overall plot is well written.

2. The environmental aspects of the book certainly aim to shed light on the importance of protecting the environment.

The Bad Things

1. "Fast-Paced" is an understatement. Although over 250 pages, this seemed like a quick read. I wish it were a bit longer.

2. I personally don't LOVE the cover, but that is absolutely no reason not to read this book!

My Final Rating:

☆☆☆☆ (Goodreads)

☆☆☆☆ (Blog)

☆☆☆☆ (Amazon)

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