The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn

The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn Book Summary

BOOK SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
7,476
BOOK PRICE
$14.99

eBook now includes an exclusive excerpt from A. J. Finn’s eagerly anticipated new novel, End of Story

“As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last sentence.” — Washington Post

The #1 bestseller that gripped the world, selling millions of copies around the globe – a tour-de-force Hitchcockian thriller about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house.

It isn’t paranoia if it’s really happening . . .

Anna Fox lives alone—a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking wine (maybe too much), watching old movies, recalling happier times . . . and spying on her neighbors.

Then the Russells move into the house across the way: a father, mother, their teenaged son. The perfect family. But when Anna, gazing out her window one night, sees something she shouldn’t, her world begins to crumble and its shocking secrets are laid bare.

What is real? What is imagined? Who is in danger? Who is in control? In this diabolically gripping thriller, no one—and nothing—is what it seems.

Twisty and powerful, ingenious and moving, The Woman in the Window is a smart, sophisticated novel of psychological suspense that recalls the best of Hitchcock.

The Woman in the Window Book Details

Book Name The Woman in the Window
Genre Mysteries & Thrillers
Author A. J. Finn
Published 02 January 2018, Tuesday
Price $14.99
E-Book Size 2.31 MB

The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn Book Reviews

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Laur430

Great book. Absolutely loved this book

- bjh -

No regrets!. Engaging and twisty storyline. Beautifully written. Enjoyed every page.

LillieAnderson

Incredible book. This is a page turner for sure. Couldn’t put it down. Best book I’ve read in a long time

Sheffs

Great book. Great

Digital girl

Great read. Well written, captivating, felt like I was right there!

Okisthisusernametakenyet?

Interesting read. I’ve had this book in my library for at least 2yrs and had started it multiple times but could never get into it like I wanted to, but, when the movie came out on Netflix, I was really determined to finish it before watching the movie. My difficulties with seeing it through was probably more of a “me” problem, however, I will say it definitely starts as a slow read, with a very slow buildup. The main character is flawed but you still find yourself rooting for her to not just be “the crazy old lady“. I would say the middle and ending parts of the book were pretty good. Some twists were thrown in: some I expected, others I did not. All together, it was an interesting read and I’m now looking forwards to seeing how the film adaptation measures against it.

OlympicKnights

Struggled to get through to the end. Very slow and lacked depth. Not sure why this book has been so popular for some time. Maybe it appeals more to a different kind of person but it definitely wasn’t my cup of tea. I struggled, and I mean heavily struggled, to get through this book. I kept finding myself wanting and hoping for a high action scene to reveal a plot twist or to introduce some adrenaline, but no scene ever came

Totes vibrio

Good not Great. It felt rushed in the end and everything got tied up too nearly but the multiple twists kept me interested.

A.struble

Not nearly as gripping as I had hoped. The book starts slow. The twist are obvious. The ending was nice I enjoyed the characters and the writing is pretty good the story line was just too predictable from the jump. I found it a bit boring.

Ozcrome

Deserves More Stars!. This is an absolutely fantastic book. I loved it. The writing style was fast paced, and contrary to other reviews, carried the story like a feather in the wind. Chapters were very short, which I enjoyed because I could read a chapter while I was between tasks or waiting on something, and at the end of each chapter, even the shortest ones, I felt compelled to go on to see what would happen next because each chapter gave me something to look forward to. I have rarely been so enthusiastic about any book as I am about this one. You just have to read it!

Angelicaaaammmm

Just wow.. I was totally blind sided by the ending and overcome with emotion bye the time I finished the story. Chef’s kiss Dr. Fox.

Jenniferaneilia

Excellent Mystery. Well developed plot; I did not figure out “who-done-it” until the author wanted me to.

Fotogirl2

Definitely a Winner!. When I chose this book, I didn’t notice it was over 700 pages long! I said to myself it will take you weeks to read this book. Well, it took me 3 days. This book had everything packed into those 700 pages plus! Twists and turns and nothing I expected but got everything I wanted from a book! Totally well worth your time and so well written!

Thdghhdg

4 stars but….. I’ll give it 4 stars.. the beginning was kinda slow but it was still good, the middle was really good! Kept me on my toes, I gasped a few times lol, but the ending was a little too dramatic (might not be the word I’m looking for) for me.. it felt like a script rather than a book. Still a good read and I’d recommend it Came back to add.. if your reading the book to watch the movie don’t waste your time.. the book was WAY better than the movie. The movie felt B rated and rushed and a waste of my time. Such a shame cause the book was pretty good

Davidlopezz

Read it when you bored. This book is so interesting and has very plot twists. I like it and some little boring and some kind of sad stuff some I'm blowing my mind. In the end, you will shock and you should read it I love it and enjoy it.

Fastchicklol

So many good twists!. This book was a quick read and a definite page-turner. Recommend to anybody who enjoys psychological thrillers!

Annabelle Jackson

Disturbing. Only read if you truly love scary/disturbing books. Slow start and terrifying plot line. The whole book is honestly crazy so if you’re in to that, give it a read. I wanted to stop the entire time, but I finished it for my book club.

HesAsh

Wonderful. I could not put this book down! It has so many twists and it has been awhile since I’ve read something so good. I’ve suggested this to multiple friends and suggest it to you!

K@yB33zy

Not as expected. At first I started losing interest but soon after the book took a whirlwind of a turn & was quite captivating! Turn after turn of events not to be expected. Very creative, plot mapped out beautifully & I couldn’t put the book down!

Ajjaffari

Great read!. This was a definite page-turner for me. It reminded me of the excitement and thrill I can get from reading a book before seeing the film. If you liked Girl On the Train, you’ll love this book.

Aliyahlikesdogs

Amazing book!. i could not put this book down! i recommend this book as often as i can

Lauralovek

Fast paced, great read. Pretty amazing. Fast paced even though the story is based on a woman who hasn’t left her home in almost a year. Finished in 2 days.

Green Tee 🍵

Terrible. Absolutely terrible book and movie.

Jshanecoldwell1997

Not too bad. I didn’t hate this novel, but I didn’t love it either. I am more interested in literary fiction that gives me more of a challenge when I read, something that uses bigger words to explain a more meaningful and complex story, this novel was not that. I did enjoy the fact that the story focused on mental health and the mental condition of agoraphobia, which is something I have struggled with in the past and so I could relate. Not a horrible novel but also not the best and I only say that because I don’t usually read mystery novels.

Nevreader

Chilling. I do agree with some of the other reviewers that the book starts rather slow, but it really picks up momentum as it goes along. Kept me guessing and kept me intrigued. I will be looking forward to the next book by this author! Nevreader

Ty4456

Long. As good as the plot twist was, it took too long to get there. I understand the need for a build up but it was hard to stay interested up until much later in the book.

Singer019373

Amazing. Very much a thriller

PaigeonPages

Great Plot Twist. Started slow, almost lost interest.... a Facebook book group convinced me to stick with it, super glad I did because holy cow, even though I thought I had this figured out at different points I didn’t.

NICDCON

Twist after Twist. So good, definitely recommend

ProMeteorologistNow!!!

Overly complicated wording subtracts from the plot. I started the sample of this book because I heard many great things about it, but I am glad I didn’t buy it outright. The book was very complicated ll written, and the pure complexity of the writing style meant that I spent more time unraveling the writing than I did reading and comprehending the book. Some readers may still like it, but it definitely wasn’t for me.

CaliRya

Enjoyable, suspenseful. Riveting, well-written thriller. The style of writing was so clever and descriptive, with quite a few surprise twists and reveals. It’s one of those rare books that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.

DESIREE.LS

Draws you in deep... What a fascinating, poetic read!! I Finn writes with such clarity, precision and depth. I barely put it down (with exception to one section after the half way mark - not a big deal at all!) I will always love a scintillating plot and prose!

MichelleInThe303

Suspense!. For someone who used to be a book worm to barely reading the past couple years, this was the perfect book to break myself back in. It’s suspenseful and beautifully written. For a book that takes place solely in a person’s home, I couldn’t stop turning the page!

Jbuck0812

Great!. This book was so good. I had no idea what was really happening for a while. She wrote this very well and I was hooked the whole time. I do have to say, the move did not do this book justice!

Cali2011paradise

Slow. Painfully slow, it was an average suspense read but jeez, 100 pages in and nothing had happened

Blairash23

Great!. This book was amazing! A must read! So many twists and turns! I loved it!!!

Amb Sharaé

Must Read. Omg this book was so intense, I didn’t not want to put it down. I would definitely recommend this book as a must read!!

ShayA22

Good read. I really enjoyed this book — it kept me hooked the entire time. There are twists and turns that you definitely don’t expect.

Shebby376

Can’t wait for the movie. You think you know what’s going to happen. You don’t. So worth the read!!!

Emilys328

Page turner. Could not put this one down. A little too long only reason I wouldn’t give it 5 stars.

Liaaa7

Guess who. I love this book, this book kept me excited until the end, I definitely recommend reading the book .

Sugarplumfan

Stayed up all night to finish it. Reads like a dark twisted comedy Kudos

Katsews

He Woman in the Window. Fantastic read! I devoured it in almost one sitting!

Ingoamriiiiiiiiiingoamri

So so good!. Really one of the best books I've read in awhile. I couldn't put it down, read it in one weekend. Great deterrent for the crazy world we are living in now. Anna takes social distancing to a new level.

Turtleneck girl

This book gives you everything. This book was amazing! I haven’t been able to pick up a book and enjoy it. Definitely revived my love for reading. Everyone should at least download the sample to see if it’s something you would read. Can not recommend enough!

Anonymousphx32

Not intriguing until the last four chapters. Some people may really love this book, unfortunately I'm one that did not. It was hard to read until the very end. Not a lot of thrill until the last few chapters. Up until the point I feel like random words were just taking up space on pages.

Jennadavies7

Fantastic and Engaging!. I could not put this book down! I am not usually a reader, but I loved this book. Highly recommend!

12345qwertfdsa

Hitchcock-esque. Really enjoyed this masterfully written thriller which reads like a Hitchcock movie. Couldn’t put it down. Had to find out what happens next!

ObsideanDreams

Titillating!!!!. Amazing read, just when you think you have figured it out there is a new twist and a turn of corner. This book will keep you guessing! Great read!!

Jessiep813

Lots of twists but too long. I called one of the twists in the first chapter but there is a lot more to it. It was a good book but it was very long and by the end I was ready for it to be over

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Krystlec66

Intense once it gets going. Didn’t see it coming!

Where,s the mouse?

Woman in window. Promises to be a good thriller, fast paced .....until it falls flat and drifts away to a plodding predictable ending that goes on and on in the last 50+ pages.A waste of money for an overpriced gimmicky amateurish stretched out - 200page book.

Reihino00

nice read. an easy quick read with a good storyline and characters. liked it!

Eljcee

Well worth it. I could not put this book down. Full of twists and turns

Ttol mmomku

E. Genre je reviens vzzzcjt😍

Childsa

Loved it.... The psychology of the main character was mesmerizing...and the ending a surprise

Medterdon

Great Thriller!. Had a hard time putting this book down. Excellent thriller.

Gord?2314

A mind churner. Excellently written. A few twists I didn’t see coming. Felt every emotion of the main character. Fabulous find.

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Fanfee!

Woah. Just when you think you know what's happening and see what's coming, BAM! Plot twist and you actually had no idea. Suspenseful read, I don't recommend reading at night unless you want to get zero sleep.

CADAMS70

THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW. I totally enjoyed this book. Very well written with a good story line.

Kateg__22

Best read of 2018. I couldn’t put it down and will definitely read again in the future.

BabiNik88

A little repetitive and dragging, but an excellent surprise ending!. I honestly thought this book was going to be really good, but was a little disappointed. It was not bad, but the first big twist I had figured out in the first chapter or two, and found myself waiting for it to be revealed. The book did drag on a bit, it took me a while to read only because I found it hard to pick up and get really interested sometimes. I was very surprised by the ending however, and did not see it coming!!(actually gave me goosebumps). The ending itself did make the read worth it, but I wish it didn’t take soo long with all the repetition. I can however see this being a more interesting movie, which I believe is in the works now, so let’s see how that works out!

PMLuper

Good, not great. The ending was a great twist which is always my favorite part of the book. The main character Anna, has a trait of thinking many things at once. I get it, it’s a character trait that may be good for a movie but sometimes it was difficult to keep up with what exactly was going on because some thoughts are just so random and out of context. It took a longgggg time to get to the climax of the book and for that reason and the reason above, I give it 4 stars.

Frisco Grandma

WOW!. Totally kept my interest! I was not expecting the plot twist! Truly enjoyed this read!

Sassyveronica266

Woman in the window. Took time to get into the book . Good thriller

CamR28

Gripping and suprising. First off, I must say I read a lot of suspense, crime novels and am often disappointed by the predictable endings. However, that was not the case with the Woman in the Window. This book is a true psychological thriller that has surprises right through till the end. The only thing that would have made the book better would have been a longer, full circle ending.

Amandydj

Awful. Badly written, slow, and completely predictable. A waste of time and money!

Yoyolittlejoe

A page turner!. Hard to have put the book down. Finished in 3 days.

Dandee13

Mesmerizing. I couldn’t put this book down. A smart, thrilling read.

Cocobunny777

Thrilling!. Couldn’t put it down!

Rcat123

Good suspense. I enjoyed the book and read it within two days. Some parts became rather drawn out and that is why I could not give it 5 stars. The main character can be very frustrating but since I have a friend who struggled with agoraphobia and alcoholism I was able to be sympathetic and understand her. Otherwise I may have not continued because she is that frustrating. The book had one moment that stopped me dead in my tracks and I had to let it absorb a while. Something I have rarely experienced and for that reason I highly recommend taking the time to read it.

Uberstank57

Decent, Not Great. Finn’s writing style certainly wouldn’t be considered high brow and took getting used to and most, but not all, of the plot twists were easy to figure beforehand. The descriptive narrative was generally weak making parts of the story hard to imagine and could have been developed more. However the central character was compelling and overall the story was interesting enough to hold me until the end.

Indisclosed

This book wasn’t for me.... While I appreciate the idea behind this book, I didn’t enjoy reading it. I was really excited that it was chosen for my book club’s September book, but as I started reading, I got disappointed quickly. I had a hard time empathizing with the narrator. This is not a good sign when she’s an agoraphobe who has clearly suffered trauma. I also felt that the story dragged on, which may have been intentional, but I didn’t find it enjoyable. It was also a completely predictable storyline.

Shanncash

The Woman In the Window. Very good!

Scout374269

Lame. I was intrigued for maybe 30 pages, and then the story turned into a predictable mess. How many stories do we need about fragile, dysfunctional women who end up saving the day? It's so played out! That being said, if this was turned into a Lifetime movie with really bad acting, I would totally watch it for camp-value.

Madeulookphoto

Incredible. A book to twist your imagination and the captivating the true reality of mental illness. This book will keep you up all night. Page turner. Must read book of the summer.

Stone crap

The Woman in the Window. A fun thriller!

Lissareviews

Could not stop reading. The first several pages lured me in . I think about 4 hours. Was shaking my head to the surprises and had to catch my breath several times. Fantastic . From start to finish. Can’t stop talking about it! Thank you!

Roomcandy

Fascinating. Loved this book. Twists and turns throughout!

Pcard0013

Incredible Mystery/Suspense. It was hard for me to put this book down. Easily one of the best I’ve read recently. The mystery and suspense was fantastic and you were fed enough timely clues/information throughout to always keep you on the edge of your seat.

Mmuller

Best book I’ve read in a long time. I read 50-60 books a year. I read reviews to decide if it is worth reading. I see things like “a page turner” and “hard to put down”. Not sure I believe them all. Actually never had a book I couldn’t put down- until this one. If I didn’t have to sleep I would’ve read it in one sitting. I don’t write reviews- until this one. Couldn’t NOT write a review because this was, by far, the best book I’ve ever read.

Cesan601

I liked it. I want to see the movie.

MexiLori

Amazing thriller!. A book that keeps you on your toes from the very beginning until the end. Definitely one you don’t want to miss!

Lins012

Women in the Window. Great captivating read! Twist and turn thriller!

JoanHelen

The Woman in the Window. From start to finish, a great read. Lots of surprises as you get into the meat of this novel. I could not put it down.

Cass1968

Deception at its finest!. At first I thought this was going to be another boring procedural where I knew the killer by the third chapter. I got that wrong and so much more. No spoilers here but really don’t skip a single page.

Kboogers

Spoilers. Spoilers below; . . . . I do not understand the good reviews or critical acclaim from other writers. It was obvious as soon as the narrator mentioned her estranged husband and daughter that they were dead. The other bizarre storyline with the neighbors rang so false and yet it was again obvious that there was someone messing with the narrator (otherwise EVERYTHING in the book would made up and therefore pointless). The “twist” that is was Ethan was lame- you knew it was someone from the family and it landed like a dud. Furthermore I could barely get through the book- it was just so slow and pointless. How many times can we watch the main character get drunk and take pills? I have read almost every psychological thriller out there and I can’t fathom why anyone thinks this is good, let alone enthralling. Don’t waste your money, no matter how discounted the price.

KAySeeSee

The Woman in the Window. Where have all the great writers gone? Hemingway, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald.. Grisham and Paterson, and in my estimation, this book " Woman in the Window" are prices of a non- demanding reading public. Don't push the edges.. Just give me something to read quickly and discuss over a glass of wine. This was very (VERY) predictable..No stretch to the imagination, overworked imagery!

Slick chick 66

Wow!. What an awesome read! Kept me on the edge of my seat, stirred a range of emotions for me. Couldn’t hardly put it down, read it in two days, lol. A.J. Finn is definitely on my favorite authors list, can’t wait for the next book.

Quilting4U

Kept me guessing. The slow tease of what happened to Anna with what happened across the park, intertwine into a great, suspenseful read.

Okflymom

Gripping. This book spoon fed me all the gripping details that kept me anxious to find out what was unfolding in the plot. It kept me tied up in knots.....but in a good way. I love this style of writing. Highly recommend this book

StormyLP82

The woman in the window. This is an easy to read and suspenseful book. Just when you think you have it figured out the story takes a turn in another direction. I do recommend it!

Mac-Chick

The Big Sleep. The first couple. Halters were ok and then it went from predicable to curing my insomnia. I can’t believe so many people gave it high marks.

Real find

Could not put it down!. I stumbled on this book. Read some reviews, and I am happy I got this. Love the way the author keeps your interest. Never saw the ending coming. Great read!,

M. E. Stoneybrook

The Woman in the Window. Wow; so many levels; so many layers! Books like this are rare. It’s hard to find such a strong, brilliant and yet very fractured hero.

Tyler Saldaña

Gripping. Although initially slow, this is a thrilling page-turner once Finn gets the story moving.

Chels1298746

Slow moving. The whole book is about a woman drinking in her home, spying on her neighbors. A drunk sloppy mess. Repetitive and boring.

MLWMWM

Not worth it. Mostly boring and anticlimactic. Too many pages to say very little, frustrating characters and predictable.

Stephris

Ending Was Eye-roll Worthy. The author took a shortcut to the end of this book. Kind of ruined it for me. Way too convenient.

Yctiwy

Woman In The Window. Spellbinding. Always believable. Kept me guessing. Interesting little clues dropped then not revisited until you’ve nearly forgotten about them. Satisfying ending.

Cindi a

The Woman in the Window. Really enjoyed this book! Almost felt like Anna was a neighbor of mine! Unexpected turns all the way to the end! One of those books you just want to keep reading straight through till you're done! Highly recommend!

Staceyrich1

Very suspenseful. This is an excellent book. I love how Finn develops the characters in this book. I found it to be a quick read. Once I started I had a difficult time putting it down. I loved the plots twists and turn. It was well worth the time I spent reading it.

XgorJess

Truly Un-put-down-able. Read in two days, would have been one had it not been for my stupid job lol. Very easy yet intriguing read. I did not see the twist coming. Highly recommend!

Kayana07

Awesome book!. I loved this book! It had me hooked at the very beginning to the end. Great read.

Julie plu

The Woman in the Window. Haven’t read a book this great in years. Couldn’t put it down. Surprised me at every turn. Really terrific!!!

Sdfrdeghfrjed

Ummmm. Unlike the other reviews, I liked the rest of the story but not the ending. The ending was a bit lame. I did take turns thinking which character was the one who done it. And the actual one did come to mind a few times, so I wasn’t too surprised. The ending fight was stupid. The reveal that “so and so was right” was right all along was wack. It just kinda ended like oh, ok.

TaraBaraCO

Predictable. I found this book to be predictable and redundant. I did not care for it at all and would Not recommend it.

Adirondaks

Loved!. Couldn’t put this book down, definitely enjoyed the read and finished it within 3 days.

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About Author "A. J. Finn"

Daniel Mallory (born 1979) is an American author who writes crime fiction under the name A. J. Finn. His 2018 novel The Woman in the Window debuted at number one on the New York Times Best Seller list. The Woman in the Window was adapted into a feature film of the same name, directed by Joe Wright and featuring Amy Adams, Julianne Moore and Gary Oldman.In 2019 an article in the The New Yorker stated that Mallory had frequently lied about his personal life and health. Mallory obliquely acknowledged being deceptive in a statement. Mallory attributed his actions to his struggles with bipolar depressive disorder, which drew criticism from psychiatrists. His second novel, End of Story, was published in February 2024. Early life and education Mallory was born in New York City and moved with his family to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he attended Charlotte Latin School. He went on to attend Duke University, where he majored in English and acted. He studied at Oxford University during ....

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