What do you think of when you hear 'rabbit hole'? I always think of Alice in Wonderland. "Down the rabbit hole" is an English-language idiom or trope which refers to getting deep into something, or ending up somewhere strange." The title is quite apt for Brody's book.
Teddy's older sister Angie went missing ten years ago. When Teddy's father dies, it triggers something for Teddy. Maybe Angie's still alive, maybe she can find her. Perhaps the amateur sleuths on Reddit can help? These thoughts and actions start the journey to the rabbit hole for Teddy.
I was caught up in the idea that maybe Angie was alive. There are clues that lean towards that premise. But, there are just as many that point another way. Teddy is caught up the investigation either way and it consumes her. She's not herself - or is she? Brody plays with the reader, keeping us guessing. I wanted to shout at Teddy, asking her to open her eyes to see what she is doing to herself and her life. She's most definitely an unreliable protagonist. I'm not sure how I feel about her.
Now, the mystery of Angie drives the book forward. But the questions of family, loss, love, guilt dysfunction and more are explored through Teddy's family, old and new friends, co-workers and more.
Rabbit Hole is an unsettling read and those last few pages are food for thought. See for yourself - read an excerpt of Rabbit Hole.
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