Thrum
"Thrum" opens with Ami waking from years in stasis to find she’s at the edges of deep space, and the only surviving member of her crew. Utterly alone and unable to contact Earth, she sends out a distress beacon, not expecting a response. When she gets one from a being who calls himself Dorian, she’s welcomed onto his ship. But nothing on Dorian’s ship is as it seems.
As many of you know, I love a good isolation mystery story, and this book was perfect with its psychological, chilling vibes. I was hooked right from the start with the first line. The writing makes you feel like you are going right along for the ride even though you don't know what ride you are on. Make sense?
I was intrigued by Dorian from the start and felt uneasy whenever he was in a scene. I mean, his description alone sent chills down my spine. Smitherman captured the personality of an alien/organism/other being in a way that was scary and believable. AMAZING! Adding to that, the setting was perfect for this kind of story, making you feel as hopeless as the main character.
(It's so hard to put into words how I feel about this book, so I'm sorry if I sound all over the place)
What I loved:
The Ship
The Setting
Dorian
Y'all, I loved it so much I had my husband read it just so I could talk to someone about it. He loved it too, but being an engineer and the more logical/literal one in our relationship (HA!), he pointed out a few things that would not have happened, like Ami being chosen in the first place for this expedition (FYI - All his points were valid). However, he said that didn’t take away from his enjoyment and didn't change mine either.
The reveal was done beautifully, and weeks later, I am still thinking about this book. Needless to say, I will definitely be reading more from Smitherman.
If you’re looking for a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat with a perfect blend of suspense and psychological thrills, this one’s for you.
Note: this book might not be for everyone, but it was for me!
