A Mother’s Love

I Did A Bad Thing by Louise Jensen is a totally gripping contemporary psychological thriller that I just could not put down.

This is a book about a mother’s love. It motivates her to do what she does. Some of her choices are questionable. As a mother puts lives on social media, we see that the world is your judge. Lives thrown open to the world, are criticised by the world.

We see the importance of a mother’s instinct. “He might know medicine, but I know my child.” This maternal instinct will save a life, as it is fought for by the mother. “I’m scared she’ll die.”

Our choices are important. Choices bring consequences and we must live with them. We see a life facing the ‘what-if’ questions. Will a conscience choose to do the right thing?

The tale is told from alternating points of view. We know from the start that something serious has happened – but what? And by whom? I could not guess the outcome as I read with baited breath.

I Did A Bad Thing is a powerful, gripping story that I read in just one sitting.

I received a free copy via Net Galley. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

JULIA WILSON