Interviews are scary business and I was actually inspired to request this book after a friend of mine went through a particularly gruelling set of 15-odd interviews for a single job. I loved the idea of an interview setting for a thriller and, in terms of that premise, this didn't disappoint.
The Interview is the story of Kate, a woman who shows up for a job interview but quickly realises things are not quite what they seem. She is immediately told she will be interviewed by a strange man rather than the person she'd been expecting, and when the questions begin, they are not the typical interview questions. What happens after that is a mix of corporate thriller and interpersonal cat-and-mouse tension.
As far as thrillers go, this was a decent one. Earlier on in the book, you are not quite sure what is going on and I think that's when the writing shines best. There is a good sense of unease throughout and you're never quite sure whether Kate is really in danger. Unfortunately the main plot didn't super appeal to me but that is a matter of personal taste in thrillers. I felt things escalated fairly quickly and then that level of urgency struggled to be maintained throughout.
Overall, I definitely admire this thriller for doing something new. I think the general premise is fantastic and it stands out among a sea of domestic/similarly-plotted thrillers. The plot wasn't hugely to my personal taste but it's definitely worth checking out if you like the idea of an interview setting.
Overall Rating:
.5