The Treatment

How glad I did. Mo Hayder has chosen a theme that few people who dare write about for "entertainment". however, her writing is first rate and draws the reader in the real world of Brixton, without resorting to cliches, and then further in to the dark distrubing world of child sexual abuse. I turned each page with a mixture of hesitation and anticipation.

Scared, you should be.


Good story well told   October 23, 2004
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I found that I didn't really get into this novel until the second chapter but from there it had me hooked. Much has been made of the subject matter but the fact remains that these things do happen and it does serve to make the story all the more edgy and disturbing. The further I got into this story, the more enthralling I found it. It gets under your skin and occupies your thoughts. The only thing I found a little disappointing was the identity of the perp.. but I won't expand on that as I would hate to spoil the outcome. Overall this is only a very minor point and doesn't take away from the story as a whole. I'd definitely recommend this book for those with a stomach for unpleasant subject matter.


Mo at her best   September 10, 2004
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Gripping from the off and impossible to put down! The subject matter may be disturbing and horrific but Mo keeps you hooked until the very end. The plot twists and turns and keeps you guessing right until the thrilling climax. I have recently purchased Birdman but not had chance to read it yet.. but if its as good as The Treatment I'm in for a treat !


Good But A Disappointing End   July 14, 2004
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I enjoy this book until the ending. Although it did have a few graphic and violent paragraphs that could have been left out and the book would still have been a page-turner, I felt the ending ruined it for me. I threw down the book in disgust. I know it is meant to keep us in suspense until she writes her next book but that could be two years down the line ! One thing that ruins a book for me is a dead-end ending. Sorry Mo, but you only get 3 stars from me.