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Lo strano caso di Eve Harding
Un grande thriller Presto o tardi avrà la sua vendetta... e sarà definitiva Fino a che punto ci si può spingere per ottenere giustizia? Il mondo di Eve Harding si è fermato un sabato mattina, quando ha subito un’aggressione mentre aspettava il treno. Da allora la sua vita non è più la stessa. Nonostante la sua denuncia, il colpevole non è mai stato trovato: sembra svanito senza lasciare traccia. Eve è tormentata dal pensiero che possa colpire di nuovo. E quel chiodo fisso condiziona ogni aspetto della sua vita: lascia il lavoro, cambia colore e taglio dei capelli, inizia ad allenarsi forsennatamente in palestra... finché non lo incontra. È lui, ne è sicura; è il suo corpo a parlare, il ricordo che le è rimasto impresso sulla pelle e nell’anima. Eve vuole vendetta. E non si fermerà di fronte a niente. Inizia così un gioco estremamente pericoloso... «Un thriller scritto magnificamente che tiene con il fiato sospeso fino alla fine.» Gemma RogersVive nel West Sussex con il marito, le due figlie e l’amato bulldog. Il suo amore per la scrittura è iniziato nella prima adolescenza, ispirato dalle ore trascorse a leggere gialli. È appassionata di film, in particolare di horror, di lunghe passeggiate con il suo cane, di nuoto e di qualsiasi cosa coinvolga le torte.
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First published September 10, 2019
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Gemma Rogers
20 books559 followersGemma Rogers is the bestselling author of gripping domestic thrillers that delve into dark secrets, twisted relationships, and shocking betrayals. Her books often explore the hidden dangers lurking behind closed doors in seemingly perfect families and communities.
Writing for Boldwood Books, Gemma has become known for her fast-paced plots, unpredictable twists, and relatable yet flawed characters. Her novels frequently chart in the psychological suspense and crime thriller categories on Amazon.
If you enjoy tense, emotionally-charged thrillers in the vein of Lisa Jewell, B.A. Paris, or K.L. Slater, you’ll feel right at home with Gemma’s books.
When she’s not plotting her next twist, Gemma enjoys include horror and thriller movies, country walks, swimming and anything involving cake.
With over eleven titles published Gemma's twelfth book, The Stranger at No.6 is out on the 8th September and available to pre-order now.
All the below are standalone titles in publication order:
Stalker (2019)
The Secret (2020) *previously published as Payback*
The Teacher (2020) *previously published as Reckless*
The Mistake (2021) *previously published as Bad Girls*
The Babysitter (2021)
The Feud (2022)
The Neighbour (2023)
The Good Wife (2023)
The Flatmate (2023)
The Honeymoon (2024)
The Night Shift (2025)
The Stranger at No. 6 (2025)
Follow her on:
X/Twitter: gemmarogers79
Facebook & Instagram: GemmaRogersAuthor
Writing for Boldwood Books, Gemma has become known for her fast-paced plots, unpredictable twists, and relatable yet flawed characters. Her novels frequently chart in the psychological suspense and crime thriller categories on Amazon.
If you enjoy tense, emotionally-charged thrillers in the vein of Lisa Jewell, B.A. Paris, or K.L. Slater, you’ll feel right at home with Gemma’s books.
When she’s not plotting her next twist, Gemma enjoys include horror and thriller movies, country walks, swimming and anything involving cake.
With over eleven titles published Gemma's twelfth book, The Stranger at No.6 is out on the 8th September and available to pre-order now.
All the below are standalone titles in publication order:
Stalker (2019)
The Secret (2020) *previously published as Payback*
The Teacher (2020) *previously published as Reckless*
The Mistake (2021) *previously published as Bad Girls*
The Babysitter (2021)
The Feud (2022)
The Neighbour (2023)
The Good Wife (2023)
The Flatmate (2023)
The Honeymoon (2024)
The Night Shift (2025)
The Stranger at No. 6 (2025)
Follow her on:
X/Twitter: gemmarogers79
Facebook & Instagram: GemmaRogersAuthor
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August 24, 2019
Stalker by Gemma Rogers is a well-written and gritty psychological thriller. The story takes place in London and starts with our protagonist Eve Harding being assaulted and raped while walking to a train station. The police are unable to find her attacker so Eve seeks to find him herself and get her revenge.
This is one of those books where it is hard to know who is the cat and who is the mouse. The atmosphere is palpable. The emotions seem real with hurt, anger, frustration, a feeling of helplessness, and then a need for retribution.
The novel does skip backward and forward in time and personally, I would have liked a straight timeline, but Rogers did a great job with this format as well as switching between Eve, the attacker, and the police at various times. The chapters are well labeled so the reader does not have to guess as to when events are occurring.
Does Eve find her assailant? Does she get her revenge? Or does the attacker determine who she is and come after her again? Will Eve find happiness, prison or death?
I highly recommend this book to those that enjoy psychological thrillers, but bear in mind that the attack is depicted in strong detail. I believe this is an author to watch and I look forward to her next book.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books, Gemma Rogers and Net Galley for a digital ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
This is one of those books where it is hard to know who is the cat and who is the mouse. The atmosphere is palpable. The emotions seem real with hurt, anger, frustration, a feeling of helplessness, and then a need for retribution.
The novel does skip backward and forward in time and personally, I would have liked a straight timeline, but Rogers did a great job with this format as well as switching between Eve, the attacker, and the police at various times. The chapters are well labeled so the reader does not have to guess as to when events are occurring.
Does Eve find her assailant? Does she get her revenge? Or does the attacker determine who she is and come after her again? Will Eve find happiness, prison or death?
I highly recommend this book to those that enjoy psychological thrillers, but bear in mind that the attack is depicted in strong detail. I believe this is an author to watch and I look forward to her next book.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books, Gemma Rogers and Net Galley for a digital ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
March 20, 2022
I'm going to be honest I almost gave up on this one but I'm glad I stuck it out.
The reason I almost stop was just because, everything in the book was just so dark one struggle after another, I prefer a mix of both up's and downs in dark books or it can just get to depressing.
That being said it ended up being OK and I thought the ending was not completely obvious which I did like.
Happy Reading 📚📗📗📙📒📙📚📗📘📕📔📖📙📚📒📓📘📗📖
The reason I almost stop was just because, everything in the book was just so dark one struggle after another, I prefer a mix of both up's and downs in dark books or it can just get to depressing.
That being said it ended up being OK and I thought the ending was not completely obvious which I did like.
Happy Reading 📚📗📗📙📒📙📚📗📘📕📔📖📙📚📒📓📘📗📖
July 1, 2023
The background is a brutal crime, but the book is a psychological thriller. There is a reasonably interesting cat & mouse game between the criminal & the victim. The pace is very slow though and beyond a point there is not much to look forward to in the story.
Eve Harding is raped on the way to the station. No DNA evidence is available and the police reach a dead end in the investigation. Eve shares a flat with Ben (who is not a romantic partner), who is very supportive. The company Eve works at is to merge with another and some layoffs seem eminent. Eve in any case, is not in a mental state to work and decides to take a severance package. Eve is determined to find the person who assaulted her and has some ideas on how to pursue the hunt.
The story is told in two timelines which are not too far apart in time periods. This is in fact a story where a linear timeline would have worked better according to me. Other than the pace being slow, there is hardly anything to look forward to in the last ~30% or so. Eve’s pursuit of her attacker while interesting from a psychological standpoint is simplistic, unrealistic and predictable. The writing is good and I do hope to read more of Gemma Rogers books.
I listened to the audiobook and the narration by Georgia Maguire was good.
Eve Harding is raped on the way to the station. No DNA evidence is available and the police reach a dead end in the investigation. Eve shares a flat with Ben (who is not a romantic partner), who is very supportive. The company Eve works at is to merge with another and some layoffs seem eminent. Eve in any case, is not in a mental state to work and decides to take a severance package. Eve is determined to find the person who assaulted her and has some ideas on how to pursue the hunt.
The story is told in two timelines which are not too far apart in time periods. This is in fact a story where a linear timeline would have worked better according to me. Other than the pace being slow, there is hardly anything to look forward to in the last ~30% or so. Eve’s pursuit of her attacker while interesting from a psychological standpoint is simplistic, unrealistic and predictable. The writing is good and I do hope to read more of Gemma Rogers books.
I listened to the audiobook and the narration by Georgia Maguire was good.
April 4, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
This story is about Eve, a woman who was brutally assaulted. She was raped in road daylight when she was on route to meet a friend. She vows to get revenge on the man who assaulted her. The police can't find no trace of him. She had went in the shower before contacting them. Eve decides to start her own investigation. She wants him caught before he wrecks anyone else's life.
*WARNING* The rape scene is very graphic!
This is quite an enjoyable read ut the subject matter won't be for everyone. Emotions are high with anger and frustration. The chapters kept jumping from character to different character with nothing obvious to tell us we were reading about someone else. Does she find her assailant? You will need to read the book to find out. Over all, a decent read.
I would like to thank Netgalley, Boldwood Books and the author Gemma Rogers for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story is about Eve, a woman who was brutally assaulted. She was raped in road daylight when she was on route to meet a friend. She vows to get revenge on the man who assaulted her. The police can't find no trace of him. She had went in the shower before contacting them. Eve decides to start her own investigation. She wants him caught before he wrecks anyone else's life.
*WARNING* The rape scene is very graphic!
This is quite an enjoyable read ut the subject matter won't be for everyone. Emotions are high with anger and frustration. The chapters kept jumping from character to different character with nothing obvious to tell us we were reading about someone else. Does she find her assailant? You will need to read the book to find out. Over all, a decent read.
I would like to thank Netgalley, Boldwood Books and the author Gemma Rogers for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 10, 2023
Well, this story started and continued and then it ended. There was a kind-of red herring and then a non-twist at the end. I was expecting something surprising but nothing happened to make me say "holy moly!!", instead it was more "okay, that happened just as it was laid out to happen".
I guess I had greater expectations.
Also, I listened to the audiobook. The narrator is a good narrator, but not a great voice actor. Most of the female voices sounded exactly the same, so it was difficult to keep track of which character was speaking.
Trigger warning: graphic rape scene at the beginning of the book. I did like the revenge plot, but it was not a "who's stalking who" story as there was only one stalker.
Anyway, it was fine but a bit predictable. I wouldn't recommend it. I don't agree that it's for fans of Caroline Kepnes' "You", which I thought was innovative and unputdownable.
I guess I had greater expectations.
Also, I listened to the audiobook. The narrator is a good narrator, but not a great voice actor. Most of the female voices sounded exactly the same, so it was difficult to keep track of which character was speaking.
Trigger warning: graphic rape scene at the beginning of the book. I did like the revenge plot, but it was not a "who's stalking who" story as there was only one stalker.
Anyway, it was fine but a bit predictable. I wouldn't recommend it. I don't agree that it's for fans of Caroline Kepnes' "You", which I thought was innovative and unputdownable.
December 1, 2022
This being my final book of the authors to read for now, as am then’up to date’ on her work,I pretty much knew I was in for a good read
What I didn’t know was what a powerful and harshly realistic read it would be…
There are trigger points of rape and sexual assault and the victim recollecting this and these events are written disturbingly but shows, as the author intended, the horror and evil this act brings to the victim and how it then affects their life and actions
Got to say to equal it out a bit the book is peppered with dry humour and also talk of food, as this authors books always are,it gives it a bit of normality of life throughout which I think works really well
All is not as you might think at the beginning of the book though, let’s say never presume and will leave it there
As said a powerful emotive and striking read that will, if like me, affect you as reading it
What I didn’t know was what a powerful and harshly realistic read it would be…
There are trigger points of rape and sexual assault and the victim recollecting this and these events are written disturbingly but shows, as the author intended, the horror and evil this act brings to the victim and how it then affects their life and actions
Got to say to equal it out a bit the book is peppered with dry humour and also talk of food, as this authors books always are,it gives it a bit of normality of life throughout which I think works really well
All is not as you might think at the beginning of the book though, let’s say never presume and will leave it there
As said a powerful emotive and striking read that will, if like me, affect you as reading it
August 25, 2023
*Dangerous Liaisons*
‼️Trigger Warning Violence against Women‼️
This book had an intense feeling throughout, it is told over 2 timelines via Eve with a few pov’s from the culprit.
This is a story about Eve who was out taking a walk through the park at 8am on the way to meet her friend Jane. It is broad daylight but she is grabbed and attacked from behind which leaves her in a daze, paralysed with fear. All thoughts of meeting her friend disappears when she goes home and takes a bath…
She calls the police but she has no faith in them. With support from Ben her lodger he coaxes her to start living. He takes her to his gym and she slowly builds up her confidence. With her newfound strength she is on a mission to exact her revenge.
Her plan is bold but has she really thought it through? She is armed with a new look and contact lenses to change her appearance, when the crucial time comes to exact her revenge, will she live to tell the tale and who is playing who?
This is great debut novel by Gemma Rogers.
‼️Trigger Warning Violence against Women‼️
This book had an intense feeling throughout, it is told over 2 timelines via Eve with a few pov’s from the culprit.
This is a story about Eve who was out taking a walk through the park at 8am on the way to meet her friend Jane. It is broad daylight but she is grabbed and attacked from behind which leaves her in a daze, paralysed with fear. All thoughts of meeting her friend disappears when she goes home and takes a bath…
She calls the police but she has no faith in them. With support from Ben her lodger he coaxes her to start living. He takes her to his gym and she slowly builds up her confidence. With her newfound strength she is on a mission to exact her revenge.
Her plan is bold but has she really thought it through? She is armed with a new look and contact lenses to change her appearance, when the crucial time comes to exact her revenge, will she live to tell the tale and who is playing who?
This is great debut novel by Gemma Rogers.
August 21, 2019
This was a very enjoyable cat and mouse psychological thriller. It had me hooked from the start and had such a unique storyline which kept me gripped. I will definitely be looking out for more by this author in the future
November 13, 2019
4.5 stars
Eve Harding, early one morning, is brutally assaulted both physically and sexually. This is every woman's worst nightmare.
WARNING: This may be a trigger for some women as the rape scene is graphically described.
She makes some mistakes along the way ... she finds her way home afterwards where she bathes trying to get his touch, his smell gone. Eventually she does call the police, but she can't identify the man. He was dressed all in black and wore a mask. Police have nothing to go on and no one is arrested.
Eve wants justice ... she wants revenge ... all on her own terms. And so starts her own investigation.
In this game of cat and mouse.. who's stalking who? How far does one go to seek justice?
This gripping fictional tale bounces back and forth in time... rotating between the attacker, the police, and Eve herself. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the plot moving at a fast pace.
Many thanks to the author / Boldwood Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Eve Harding, early one morning, is brutally assaulted both physically and sexually. This is every woman's worst nightmare.
WARNING: This may be a trigger for some women as the rape scene is graphically described.
She makes some mistakes along the way ... she finds her way home afterwards where she bathes trying to get his touch, his smell gone. Eventually she does call the police, but she can't identify the man. He was dressed all in black and wore a mask. Police have nothing to go on and no one is arrested.
Eve wants justice ... she wants revenge ... all on her own terms. And so starts her own investigation.
In this game of cat and mouse.. who's stalking who? How far does one go to seek justice?
This gripping fictional tale bounces back and forth in time... rotating between the attacker, the police, and Eve herself. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the plot moving at a fast pace.
Many thanks to the author / Boldwood Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
August 17, 2020
During the time of lockdown i thought it would be a brilliant idea to start a little book club with me my Mum & my sister, we all love books but have vastly different tastes when it comes to our literary choices. This was my Mum's first choice for us to read..
Here's our ratings...
My rating 3.5 Stars
Leonie (sister) 5 Stars
Elaine (Mum) 5 Stars
As i have said i read this as part of our little 'Book Besties' book club so it isn't something i would usually navigate towards however i did find myself enjoying Stalker when i picked it up i read & listened to it via Scribd.
Stalker is the story of Eve Harding, one day when going to meet her friend she is raped in broad daylight, the rape scene is pretty graphic and happens early in in the story, obviously this is a story about someone who has been raped and the events that take place after that so if sexual assault is a potential trigger for you i would avoid this book completely.
Eve has been raped and the aftermath of her sexual assault puts her on a destructive and obsessive path, if the police can't catch her rapist she will. The Stalked becomes the Stalker as Eve's world becomes consumed with finding her rapist and stopping him from hurting anyone else, the police are getting no where and Eve wants vengeance and takes justice into her own hands.
This book is full of clever little twists and turns so i won't be going into the plot in too much depth as i would like to keep this review spoiler free. Rogers has an easy and enjoyable writing style which made reading this an enjoyable and fast paced read.
Though i have only rated this a 3.5stars this is in no way a bad review, i enjoyed the book but it just wasn't something i usually enjoy so though i did enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone it wasn't a five star read for me, however as you can see my mum and sister both rated it five stars so to someone who enjoys this type of genre i think you would thoroughly enjoy this fast paced and clever read.
Here's our ratings...
My rating 3.5 Stars
Leonie (sister) 5 Stars
Elaine (Mum) 5 Stars
As i have said i read this as part of our little 'Book Besties' book club so it isn't something i would usually navigate towards however i did find myself enjoying Stalker when i picked it up i read & listened to it via Scribd.
Stalker is the story of Eve Harding, one day when going to meet her friend she is raped in broad daylight, the rape scene is pretty graphic and happens early in in the story, obviously this is a story about someone who has been raped and the events that take place after that so if sexual assault is a potential trigger for you i would avoid this book completely.
Eve has been raped and the aftermath of her sexual assault puts her on a destructive and obsessive path, if the police can't catch her rapist she will. The Stalked becomes the Stalker as Eve's world becomes consumed with finding her rapist and stopping him from hurting anyone else, the police are getting no where and Eve wants vengeance and takes justice into her own hands.
This book is full of clever little twists and turns so i won't be going into the plot in too much depth as i would like to keep this review spoiler free. Rogers has an easy and enjoyable writing style which made reading this an enjoyable and fast paced read.
Though i have only rated this a 3.5stars this is in no way a bad review, i enjoyed the book but it just wasn't something i usually enjoy so though i did enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone it wasn't a five star read for me, however as you can see my mum and sister both rated it five stars so to someone who enjoys this type of genre i think you would thoroughly enjoy this fast paced and clever read.
March 29, 2020
Quite a breath taking read in some ways. My first book by this author, I was taken in by the swift pace of the story.
Eve was raped, but she had washed away the evidence before calling the cops. Hence the cops were helpless. Frustrated, she decided to catch her rapist.
A book which was thrilling in its cat and mouse game. The whole atmosphere was tense, I was gasping at different points in the story. My heart seeked vengeance and nothing could make me stop reading.
Emotions were plentiful, some made me feel helpless. The attack on Eve was pretty graphic, but the need for revenge which it evoked in me was quite momentous.
An emotional read.
Eve was raped, but she had washed away the evidence before calling the cops. Hence the cops were helpless. Frustrated, she decided to catch her rapist.
A book which was thrilling in its cat and mouse game. The whole atmosphere was tense, I was gasping at different points in the story. My heart seeked vengeance and nothing could make me stop reading.
Emotions were plentiful, some made me feel helpless. The attack on Eve was pretty graphic, but the need for revenge which it evoked in me was quite momentous.
An emotional read.
August 3, 2019
This is definitely an author to look out for, Stalker is such an addictive read it had me gripped. I enjoyed it it very much.
November 2, 2020
In her debut novel Gemma Rogers plays a cat and mouse game of who is stalking who:
Eve Harding is walking to meet a friend when her world is completely destroyed when she is grabbed and violently sexually assaulted. Her world completely changes, how she sees herself, her body, everyone around her as well as the places she is familiar going. She wants her assaulter found and punished, but he has eluded the police. Then Eve comes up with a plan, she will not stand by and let this man destroy another woman's life. Eve now has a new mission in life, try to find the main who assaulted her and make him pay.
This was really impressive for a debut novel, I felt that Rogers laid out the story she wanted to tell really well minus at the beginning when I found the time jumps a little bit confusing as they are fairly close together. I wish she would have used titles like before and after or 6 months before or 6 month after. However, I do like books that tell the story where the time frames get closer and closer together, which Rogers does here. This also heightened the suspense throughout the book as you begin to wonder how did Eve after everything end up in the jail cell?
I think that Rogers did a great job in not romanticizing rape in any way, from the rape itself to showcasing the fact that there is not only an physical toll that the victim can experience but the emotional one as well. Rogers does not sugar coat a thing. Do I think that Eve was maybe outside the norm of "recovering" so fast, sure, but I think that all the other aspects that Rogers presented around sexual assault in this book were glamorized at all that this can be overlooked.
Speaking of Eve her growth within this book is amazing, from devastating and destroying her life to trying to take aspects of it back to hunting down her assaulter, you cannot help but cheer for her all along the way. Eve just seems like such a real person throughout and you really get to know her as majority of the chapters feature her. There are a few chapters from the detective, which were good, rounded out part that side of the story but there were also chapters featuring her assaulter. Normally, I like when an author put the bad guy front and center as you as the reader gets to know them better their motives, but in this case I wish Rogers would have held them back. They heighten some of the suspense as you wait for Eve to find out the information that you as the reader know, but I personally think they gave away too much and would have preferred to be left in the dark.
I know I have put quite a few things in this review that wish were different in the book (and I guess I will add that I was kind of hoping for a more realistic ending) but all that said this was an awesome debut novel I did not want to put the book down, and I highly recommend this book who like psychological suspense reads as well as cat and mouse thriller books. I look forward to reading Rogers next book.
Enjoy!!!
Eve Harding is walking to meet a friend when her world is completely destroyed when she is grabbed and violently sexually assaulted. Her world completely changes, how she sees herself, her body, everyone around her as well as the places she is familiar going. She wants her assaulter found and punished, but he has eluded the police. Then Eve comes up with a plan, she will not stand by and let this man destroy another woman's life. Eve now has a new mission in life, try to find the main who assaulted her and make him pay.
This was really impressive for a debut novel, I felt that Rogers laid out the story she wanted to tell really well minus at the beginning when I found the time jumps a little bit confusing as they are fairly close together. I wish she would have used titles like before and after or 6 months before or 6 month after. However, I do like books that tell the story where the time frames get closer and closer together, which Rogers does here. This also heightened the suspense throughout the book as you begin to wonder how did Eve after everything end up in the jail cell?
I think that Rogers did a great job in not romanticizing rape in any way, from the rape itself to showcasing the fact that there is not only an physical toll that the victim can experience but the emotional one as well. Rogers does not sugar coat a thing. Do I think that Eve was maybe outside the norm of "recovering" so fast, sure, but I think that all the other aspects that Rogers presented around sexual assault in this book were glamorized at all that this can be overlooked.
Speaking of Eve her growth within this book is amazing, from devastating and destroying her life to trying to take aspects of it back to hunting down her assaulter, you cannot help but cheer for her all along the way. Eve just seems like such a real person throughout and you really get to know her as majority of the chapters feature her. There are a few chapters from the detective, which were good, rounded out part that side of the story but there were also chapters featuring her assaulter. Normally, I like when an author put the bad guy front and center as you as the reader gets to know them better their motives, but in this case I wish Rogers would have held them back. They heighten some of the suspense as you wait for Eve to find out the information that you as the reader know, but I personally think they gave away too much and would have preferred to be left in the dark.
I know I have put quite a few things in this review that wish were different in the book (and I guess I will add that I was kind of hoping for a more realistic ending) but all that said this was an awesome debut novel I did not want to put the book down, and I highly recommend this book who like psychological suspense reads as well as cat and mouse thriller books. I look forward to reading Rogers next book.
Enjoy!!!
May 27, 2020
This book starts with Eve getting raped. It then follows her journey for justice. Along the way she looks to be falling in love with her flatmate ben.
October 31, 2023
Reading this amazing book for a third time... Still never got to the end of the book. I am dragging finishing it out as long as I can. I love this book so much... I don't want it to end.
October 8, 2019
Fab read
This book had he truly gripped , Good story , look forward to reading more books by Gemma rogers .
This book had he truly gripped , Good story , look forward to reading more books by Gemma rogers .
February 4, 2020
Good story, well narrated.
I'm up for listening to more by this author.
I'm up for listening to more by this author.
August 2, 2020
Will definitely read more books by this Author. Gripped me from the first page, a page turner.
June 19, 2021
A very gripping story, but not for the faint hearted. Very descriptive in places, but l couldn't put it down. A new author to me and l will definitely look out for more of her books.
September 27, 2022
Cari lettori,
oggi vi parlo di una delle ultime uscite thriller della casa editrice Newton Compton Editori: "Lo strano caso di Eve Harding" di Gemma Rogers.
oggi vi parlo di una delle ultime uscite thriller della casa editrice Newton Compton Editori: "Lo strano caso di Eve Harding" di Gemma Rogers.
Eve è una ragazza comune che vive la sua vita tranquilla fino al 24 settembre 2017, quando diventa vittima di un'aggressione improvvisa. Inutile specificarlo: ne esce devastata, ma da quel dolore nasce un bisogno: vendetta. Una vendetta che si fonde col bisogno di ottenere giustizia.
Così, Eve cambia totalmente: dal taglio di capelli alle abitudini sportive.
Quando incontra il suo aggressore per caso, capisce che ottenere un riscatto è un obbiettivo raggiungibile. Avrà così inizio un gioco pericoloso che affonda le sue radici in un'ossessione che Eve non riesce più a togliersi dalla testa: l'aggressore deve pagare per ciò che ha fatto.
Così, Eve cambia totalmente: dal taglio di capelli alle abitudini sportive.
Quando incontra il suo aggressore per caso, capisce che ottenere un riscatto è un obbiettivo raggiungibile. Avrà così inizio un gioco pericoloso che affonda le sue radici in un'ossessione che Eve non riesce più a togliersi dalla testa: l'aggressore deve pagare per ciò che ha fatto.
"Sette minuti che mi hanno cambiato la vita, ecco quanto era durata l’aggressione."
Eve è testarda, introversa, riflessiva, ma anche energica, astuta e dinamica. Ho scoperto i suoi lati vulnerabili e conosciuto le sue paure più profonde, ma ho anche visto la forza con cui riprende le redini della sua vita e decide di reagire. È un personaggio forte che mi ha conquistata pagina dopo pagina; ho provato empatia per lei e le sue emozioni si sono sovrapposte alle mie.
La narrazione in prima persona secondo il suo punto di vista mi ha aiutata a rimanere al fianco della protagonista mentre la vicenda si svolgeva sotto ai miei occhi su due piani temporali. I capitoli alternati raccontano i fatti del passato nel 2017 e del presente nel 2018; la linea temporale avanza fino a fondersi nel presente. Ho apprezzato la scelta dell'autrice perché grazie a questa tattica riesce a mantenere l'attenzione del lettore alta e ad avere una visione dinamica dei fatti.
Ci sono, poi, pochi capitoli che ho trovato particolarmente interessanti raccontati dal punto di vista dell'agente che sta investigando sul caso di Eve e dell'aggressione.
I personaggi sono ben definiti e i loro caratteri appaiono definiti, pur rimanendo avvolti da un alone di mistero. È facile affezionarsi di Eve, ma è altrettanto facile dubitare di chiunque.
Lo stile dell'autrice è diretto, curato e fresco. Questo è un romanzo che scorre veloce perché fluido e coinvolgente, pur avendo qualche momento di stallo.
La narrazione in prima persona secondo il suo punto di vista mi ha aiutata a rimanere al fianco della protagonista mentre la vicenda si svolgeva sotto ai miei occhi su due piani temporali. I capitoli alternati raccontano i fatti del passato nel 2017 e del presente nel 2018; la linea temporale avanza fino a fondersi nel presente. Ho apprezzato la scelta dell'autrice perché grazie a questa tattica riesce a mantenere l'attenzione del lettore alta e ad avere una visione dinamica dei fatti.
Ci sono, poi, pochi capitoli che ho trovato particolarmente interessanti raccontati dal punto di vista dell'agente che sta investigando sul caso di Eve e dell'aggressione.
I personaggi sono ben definiti e i loro caratteri appaiono definiti, pur rimanendo avvolti da un alone di mistero. È facile affezionarsi di Eve, ma è altrettanto facile dubitare di chiunque.
Lo stile dell'autrice è diretto, curato e fresco. Questo è un romanzo che scorre veloce perché fluido e coinvolgente, pur avendo qualche momento di stallo.
"Il desiderio ti rende stupido, ti offusca la vista, e io devo essere un passo avanti, ma una cosa è certa, non vedo l’ora di rivederla."
Fin dall'inizio mi sono sentita coinvolta dalla storia, nonostante mi aspettassi qualche colpo di scena in più. Non ho percepito un'ansia crescente, una curiosità smodata o un climax dal ritmo incalzante. È un thriller diverso dal solito, che si concentra su aspetti psicologici marcati e che analizza tematiche delicate.
Per essere davvero apprezzato e compreso, va concepito come un romanzo diverso dal solito. Se scostato da una classificazione di genere, infatti, è immediato capire quanto sia profonda la vicenda di Eve.
Innanzitutto, si parla di violenza e l'autrice è stata brava a farlo, mostrando la cruda realtà in modo verosimile e senza filtri. Da questo punto di vista, l'analisi psicologica è approfondita e riporta realisticamente cosa succede alle vittime.
Per essere davvero apprezzato e compreso, va concepito come un romanzo diverso dal solito. Se scostato da una classificazione di genere, infatti, è immediato capire quanto sia profonda la vicenda di Eve.
Innanzitutto, si parla di violenza e l'autrice è stata brava a farlo, mostrando la cruda realtà in modo verosimile e senza filtri. Da questo punto di vista, l'analisi psicologica è approfondita e riporta realisticamente cosa succede alle vittime.
"Fino a che punto avrei lasciato arrivare questa relazione? Fino a che punto ero disposta ad andare avanti con il piano?"
Un altro tema affrontato è il confine tra giustizia e vendetta. Dopo un torto, la vendetta è un concetto negativo, mentre il riscatto è un risvolto positivo. Per Eve il riscatto corrisponde alla vendetta: solo restituendo il torto subito lei otterrà la giustizia.
A ciò, si lega una riflessione che mi ha seguita anche dopo aver ultimato la lettura. Spesso gli aggressori rimangono impuniti e liberi di proseguire con le loro violenze; dunque, dove inizia e dove finisce la giustizia gestita dallo Stato? Le vittime si sentono protette dalle figure competenti? Ha senso sporgere denuncia, se non si apriranno mai delle indagini?
Sono domande che nascono spontanee leggendo questo libro e assimilando il percorso che compie la mente di Eve. Sono quesiti a cui è difficile rispondere, forse impossibile. Essere donna è difficile, essere una donna libera è difficile, essere una donna vittima di violenza è ingiusto. Qualsiasi donna lo sa e, per quanto poco etico, capisce Eve. Ciò è innegabile.
Queste sono le fondamenta di questo libro, che, come avrete notato, possiede dei contenuti importanti e racconta di una realtà fin troppo vicina ai fatti di cronaca quotidiani.
A ciò, si lega una riflessione che mi ha seguita anche dopo aver ultimato la lettura. Spesso gli aggressori rimangono impuniti e liberi di proseguire con le loro violenze; dunque, dove inizia e dove finisce la giustizia gestita dallo Stato? Le vittime si sentono protette dalle figure competenti? Ha senso sporgere denuncia, se non si apriranno mai delle indagini?
Sono domande che nascono spontanee leggendo questo libro e assimilando il percorso che compie la mente di Eve. Sono quesiti a cui è difficile rispondere, forse impossibile. Essere donna è difficile, essere una donna libera è difficile, essere una donna vittima di violenza è ingiusto. Qualsiasi donna lo sa e, per quanto poco etico, capisce Eve. Ciò è innegabile.
Queste sono le fondamenta di questo libro, che, come avrete notato, possiede dei contenuti importanti e racconta di una realtà fin troppo vicina ai fatti di cronaca quotidiani.
"«Sei un mistero, Eve. Non vedo l’ora di scoprire i tuoi segreti»."
Ciò che mi ha colpita maggiormente è l'argomento trattato collegato al messaggio che lancia, perché, nonostante tutto, affiora la speranza che il mondo possa trasformarsi in un posto migliore. Eve è una protagonista indimenticabile, così come la sua storia.
L'unica nota dolente per me è stata l'assenza di colpi di scena o risvolti inaspettati, così come le scene in cui succedeva poco e si ripetevano alcuni concetti già affrontati. È una trama molto lineare che si rivela al lettore con un ritmo pacato.
Eppure, mi è piaciuto e nella mia valutazione terrò conto principalmente degli aspetti positivi per me.
Il romanzo è realistico, crudo, profondo; una storia che va al di là del genere letterario a cui appartiene e merita di essere letto perché fa riflettere e affronta temi attuali e delicati.
Mi sono messa tante volte nei panni di Eve, perché Eve è tutte noi e tutte noi potremmo essere Eve. Ho avuto i brividi al pensiero di quello che ha subito. Cosa avrei fatto al suo posto?
Non lo so e non vorrò mai saperlo, ma questa domanda rimbomba dentro di me.
Se amate i romanzi con una forte impronta psicologica questo fa al caso vostro!
Per me è una lettura promossa, che vi consiglio caldamente.
L'unica nota dolente per me è stata l'assenza di colpi di scena o risvolti inaspettati, così come le scene in cui succedeva poco e si ripetevano alcuni concetti già affrontati. È una trama molto lineare che si rivela al lettore con un ritmo pacato.
Eppure, mi è piaciuto e nella mia valutazione terrò conto principalmente degli aspetti positivi per me.
Il romanzo è realistico, crudo, profondo; una storia che va al di là del genere letterario a cui appartiene e merita di essere letto perché fa riflettere e affronta temi attuali e delicati.
Mi sono messa tante volte nei panni di Eve, perché Eve è tutte noi e tutte noi potremmo essere Eve. Ho avuto i brividi al pensiero di quello che ha subito. Cosa avrei fatto al suo posto?
Non lo so e non vorrò mai saperlo, ma questa domanda rimbomba dentro di me.
Se amate i romanzi con una forte impronta psicologica questo fa al caso vostro!
Per me è una lettura promossa, che vi consiglio caldamente.
Buona lettura!
August 10, 2021
A different type of book for me and i really enjoyed reading it a great story very descriptive a great writing style
September 28, 2023
Author : Gemma Rogers
Stalker
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stalker by Gemma Rogers is a gripping edge-of-your-seat revenge thriller. Right from the starts it grabs my attention. This well written story has good character development and a twisting, dark plot that - though tragic touches on rape and revenge .This book is definitely dark and twisted and not for the faint of heart. The very first chapter starts off with BANG. From there the story does not slow down until the very last word. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I had to know just how far Eve would go to protect other women from having to go through what she did and if she would go through with her revenge plan, all while holding my breath. I was so glued to the pages that i tuned out the world and read it in just a few . Sadly this is something that happens everyday in this messed up world we live in. I am looking forward to reading more of her books. Right now this book is free to read on kindle unlimited.
*******Disclosure*******
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.I also wanted to say Thank you to author, publisher for the opportunity to read this 4 star story.
#GemmaRogers
#Stalker
Stalker
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stalker by Gemma Rogers is a gripping edge-of-your-seat revenge thriller. Right from the starts it grabs my attention. This well written story has good character development and a twisting, dark plot that - though tragic touches on rape and revenge .This book is definitely dark and twisted and not for the faint of heart. The very first chapter starts off with BANG. From there the story does not slow down until the very last word. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I had to know just how far Eve would go to protect other women from having to go through what she did and if she would go through with her revenge plan, all while holding my breath. I was so glued to the pages that i tuned out the world and read it in just a few . Sadly this is something that happens everyday in this messed up world we live in. I am looking forward to reading more of her books. Right now this book is free to read on kindle unlimited.
*******Disclosure*******
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.I also wanted to say Thank you to author, publisher for the opportunity to read this 4 star story.
#GemmaRogers
#Stalker
February 18, 2020
Phoebe is raped on her way to see a friend. She wants her revenge and starts an elaborate plan to get her own back. At times it's a hard book to read. The assault is written quite graphic. I read it so quick, cause I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. And it didn't disappoint 4 ****
June 11, 2022
Good book..kept me interested. I listened to it through audible and the narrator performed it well and made the story come alive. It was deep, creepy, and triumphant.
September 16, 2022
Excellent read with a uniquely satisfying ending!
September 24, 2022
This book was very graphic - another great read from Gemma Rogers - really enjoying this author. I loved the book will definitely work my way through her books.
February 11, 2023
Dark, graphic, enjoyable.
Trigger warning ⚠️ SA, Rape. It's rather graphic in its detailing, I'd avoid it ifs a trigger for you
Trigger warning ⚠️ SA, Rape. It's rather graphic in its detailing, I'd avoid it ifs a trigger for you
March 5, 2023
Loved this book start to finish!!
Couldn’t stop picking it up
This is third book I’ve read this year by Gemma Rogers and I’ve loved all of them. She keeps me sitting on edge of chair and guessing what’s going to happen all through the books. Fantastic author!!
Couldn’t stop picking it up
This is third book I’ve read this year by Gemma Rogers and I’ve loved all of them. She keeps me sitting on edge of chair and guessing what’s going to happen all through the books. Fantastic author!!
November 19, 2022
Sinceramente ho sperato fino alla fine in un colpo di scena ma non c'è stato. È la classica storia a lieto fine ma che non ti soddisfa.
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