In the book, The Girl in the Green Raincoat by Laura Lippman, Tess Monaghan, a pregnant private investigator, is stuck in bed due to her doctor’s orders. Everyday she sees a woman in a green raincoat, on her phone, walking her dog though the park, but one day when the dog is roaming around with its owner nowhere to be seen, Tess knows something is wrong. From her bed, she unveils the mystery of the disappearance of the woman in the green raincoat while questioning aspects of her own life, such as if she is ready to be a mom and why her boyfriend has stopped asking her to marry him. Not only is the mystery solved, but the characters develop as readers explore the lives of each one of them. The Girl in the Green Raincoat is recommended to those who enjoy mysteries along with reading about characters' internal conflicts and watching them solve their problems. Although the plot is not very well developed, and it seems to skip around to different scenes without smooth transitions, this quick read is right for those who are looking for a short, simple novel. For the people who think that they may be interested in The Girl in the Green Raincoat, just try reading it. If you don't like it, put it down. Otherwise, join Tess and enjoy unraveling the mystery of the disappearance of the girl in the green raincoat.
I like your last line but before that, I think your recommendation for who should read the book is a little repetitive.
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