As a mother myself, this book resonated profoundly with me, seeing both sides to the story - from the parents of the victim and the parents of the accused. The emotions were both so different but at the end of the day, no matter what your stance, your aim in life is to protect your child at all costs. I didn’t take to Simon or his parents, rich privileged and self centred people but no matter their advantages, their emotions as parents remain the same as anyone else’s would. It would make for an interesting book club discussion as to the moral rights and wrongs of their actions. 

 

I thought the inclusion of how social media escalates delicate situations was a timely and modern issue to raise and how the persecution of the some of the characters, caused influence to sway amongst the community. So sad when this happens but seen far too often in today’s widely available social technology. 

 

The events at the end were quite a surprise but considering how strong feelings and emotions were, not a complete shock. Certainly not something you saw coming. 

 

This character driven story was written with heart felt emotions, with first person accounts from the main protagonists and together with a decent crime story and atmospheric setting, “What Happened to Nina” was an addictive and enjoyable read. 

 

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