The Woman in the Window

Quick answers about The Woman in the Window

What is The Woman in the Window about?

A woman who has not left her New York house in months spends her days drinking wine and watching the neighbours. One evening she believes she sees something terrible happen across the way, and nobody believes her.

Who should read The Woman in the Window?

Read it if you like old-fashioned, voyeuristic suspense in which you cannot trust the narrator. Skip it if you want a story that is sensitive about agoraphobia, since it is used mainly as a plot device.

How long and how fast is The Woman in the Window?

It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 46 pages, first published in 2018.

Does The Woman in the Window have content warnings?

Content we flag: Mental illness, Addiction, Violence, Death.

Can I borrow The Woman in the Window for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Woman in the Window; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after The Woman in the Window?

Readers who liked it often move on to The Girl on the Train, The Silent Patient.