The Other Side of Him
by Alice Rene
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Pub Date Jan 30 2016 | Archive Date Apr 12 2019
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Description
A smart, successful girl finds herself trapped in dangerous relationship with a stalker.
It’s the middle of the twentieth century, World War II is finally over, and Claire Wagner is on the brink of an exciting new life. With a well-deserved scholarship in hand, and much to her immigrant mother’s dismay, Claire flees the Chicago tenements for a prestigious graduate school program in California.
At first Claire keeps her nose tucked firmly into her books, but when her brother asks for a favor, she reluctantly agrees to a blind date. Greg turns out to be handsome, successful, and rich—and he’s definitely smitten with Claire. He introduces her to a sophisticated world she thought only existed in the movies, and before she knows it she’s trading her bobby socks and German home cooking for black silk and caviar.
When Greg starts to show signs that he’s not as perfect as he appeared, Claire’s friends urge her to overlook his occasional short temper and controlling behavior. But the warning signs pile up, building to a crisis that will test even Claire’s power to persevere.
Inspired by true events and steeped in the details of the 1950s, when vulnerable women weren’t protected by the law or society, The Other Side of Him is a provocative look at how darkness can lie under the most polished exteriors.
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Sherry W, Reviewer
This was a quick read.I read it in one setting.The story was interesting and I liked the characters. However O felt the ending was rather abrupt.
Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to read this ARC.
Kassie C, Reviewer
Alice Rene did a masterful job in pulling the reader into The Other Side of Him. The sense of foreboding with every interaction between Claire and Greg was clear, but the suspense of what it would all amount to made this an alluring read. Historical setting, psychological thrills, murder, and a strong female lead all culminating into an unexpected love story— what’s not to like?
Dawn M, Reviewer
This book was a quick read for me, and did a great job combining historical fiction and thriller genres. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.
Reviewer 316344
I volunteered to give an honest review in exchange for a free copy of the book. Claire is a German immigrant, and the story takes place right after the 2nd world war. This is a true story. It's the 1950s. Claire uses her scholarship to go to college in California. She goes on a blind date set up by her brother. This man helps her discover a new world. He introduces her to the finer things in life, and things are good for a while. He starts to show that he has a temper, and he starts to become controlling. Her friends encourage her to ignore the warning signs. I feel for Claire as she has no support when she decides to end the relationship. During this time period, there aren't laws to protect her.
Irene C, Reviewer
Claire has grown up without her father (and is better off for that considering he was a Nazi) raised by her mother in the Chicago projects. When she graduates school it is expected by her mother that she will immediately go to work and help with bills until she finds a husband, which her mother considers to be a top priority. Claire has other plans for herself more important than finding a man, and after landing a scholarship she sets off to pursue her dream. When she first meets Greg she is overwhelmed with the world he shows her. He is certainly everything her mother seems to want for her. It isn't long before Claire discovers that Greg has a far darker and more dangerous side than he presents to the public.
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