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Alone

Lisa Gardner
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Alone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Lisa Gardner

Alone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

451

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Alone by Lisa Gardner, Boston detective Bobby Dodge confronts a seemingly open-and-shut case of self-defense. However, as he delves deeper, he realizes the truth is far more complex and dangerous, involving a woman with a traumatic past and menacing forces that threaten their lives.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

79,919 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lisa Gardner's thriller Alone receives praise for its gripping narrative and complex characters. Reviewers highlight the book's fast pace and suspenseful plot twists. However, some critique the predictability of certain elements and occasional implausibility in the storyline. Overall, it's recommended for fans of psychological thrillers seeking an engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Alone?

A reader who enjoys Alone by Lisa Gardner would likely appreciate fast-paced psychological thrillers with complex characters and intricate plots. Fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will find the tension and suspense in Alone captivating.

4.2

79,919 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

451

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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