Review and Rating - Look Closer by David Ellis
Look Closer
David Ellis
Copyright 2022
448 pages
Okay… what did I just read? Look Closer didn’t simply twist — it somersaulted, cartwheeled, and tap‑danced across my frontal lobe, leaving dents, debris, and zero apologies. And honestly? That’s my love language. 5 stars. Easily. Aggressively. Enthusiastically.
We begin with Simon, a law professor with a trust fund the size of a small nation, and Vicky, a social worker with ambition, grit, and the moral compass of a raccoon in a jewelry store. They’re celebrating their almost‑but‑not‑quite ten‑year anniversary — which is adorable until you remember that ten years is the magic number that unlocks Simon’s $21 million trust fund. Suddenly the champagne tastes… opportunistic.
Naturally, Vicky isn’t here for a portion of the money. No. She waited a decade; she’s taking the whole damn treasure chest. And what does one do after committing financial villainy? You find an investor who’s just as ethically flexible as you are. It’s called future financial planning, babes.
Meanwhile Simon — sweet, oblivious Simon — runs into his long‑lost love, Lauren. And they rekindle things fast. Fast enough to file a divorce petition right before Vicky’s ten‑year payday. And Vicky? She’s not letting that slide. Not today. Not ever. From here, the story goes fully rogue, like “I need to lie down and hydrate” rogue.
I won’t spoil the avalanche of twists, but just know: This book bitch‑smacked me every few chapters, and I cherished every blow. For over 400 pages, I was glued to the story like it owed me money. The characters? Deliciously messy. The plot? One of the best thrillers I’ve devoured in ages. The ending left me wrecked, delighted, and ready to send David Ellis a fruit basket or maybe a strongly worded thank‑you note.
4.5 to 5 stars. If you crave twisty thrillers that yank you around like a roller coaster operated by someone with a grudge, Look Closer is absolutely your next read.
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