“The conclusion seems inevitable, somehow even more so when it turned out not to be the one I’d been anticipating... The scene is jarring, heartbreaking—and brilliant.” The New York Times · 5 years ago Personality Review: Are You an Abstainer?
are not tempted by things once they are "off-limits". abstainer
“McGuire's powerful, vivid, convincing storytelling of retribution is never less than compulsive, gripping the reader by the throat... This is a period historical thriller that packs one hell of a punch.” Goodreads · 5 years ago “The conclusion seems inevitable, somehow even more so
: They struggle with moderation; for instance, they can't eat just one square of chocolate and often find negotiating with themselves exhausting. Abstainer vs. Moderator : Moderator : : Once they decide something is
: Once they decide something is off-limits, they often stop thinking about it entirely, which saves significant mental energy.
: Critics from The New York Times note the ending is "jarring, heartbreaking—and brilliant".
: Highly recommended for fans of period thrillers and dark, suspenseful narratives. Community Perspectives on " The Abstainer "