Her challenges and obstacles are entirely her own she's an independent (if troubled) woman, and I loved hearing Finn discuss just why developing this character was important to him as a writer. Anna Fox must be one of the most fleshed-out, well-developed, complex characters I’ve read in ages, and it’s absolutely true: all her complexity and intensity has nothing to do with an unfaithful spouse or a romantic rejection.

He was very intentional about creating a female protagonist who is not preoccupied with a love interest or relationship.

He’s a huge fan of Hitchcock’s work, and this inspiration was totally intentional! In our interview, he also shares his favorite Hitchcock film - and it’s safe to say I’ve added it to my personal to-watch list!

I’ve heard from many of you who were so curious to find out if this similarity was purposeful on his part, and he gave this question a resounding yes. Yes, he absolutely intended for this story to feel 'Hitchcockian' - if this book reminded you of Rear Window, you're spot on.There’s not even much more I can say about this aside from… wow.

Not only was THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW Finn’s debut novel, but it was the first idea for a book he ever had.

about his outstanding debut - and wanted to highlight for you a few of my personal favorite things learned during this conversation! I had such a fantastic time chatting with A.J. Masterfully plotted and vividly told, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW draws readers into the maze-like mind of a very solitary woman, and unravels the external circumstances that have made her who she is. Rather than a shock-value, twisty-turny psychological thriller, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW proves that plotting and character development will always be the ultimate mark of a strong crime novel. THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW in many ways marks a very welcome return to the basics of crime fiction storytelling - and I mean this in the best possible sense.

But just trust me - what begins with a familiar premise quickly diverges. At first glance, the plot of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW feels quite familiar: a reclusive woman spends her days observing her neighbors from the windows of her home - a hobby that seems harmless, until she sees something she shouldn’t.ĭoes this sound a bit too much like THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at first glance? It did to me, too. Finn is a masterful, immersive psychological suspense novel that will recall Hitchcock and Rear Window for its readers. CBTB’s “Buzzworthy 2018 Books” Post - Excerpt:

Woman in the window by aj finn