BOOK BRIEF

Cape Fear

John D. MacDonald
Guide cover placeholder

Cape Fear

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1965

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
John D. MacDonald

Cape Fear

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1965
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Florida • 1950s

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

15,462 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Cape Fear by John D. MacDonald is widely regarded for its intense suspense and psychological depth. Critics praise its gripping narrative and well-crafted characters, noting how effectively it builds tension. However, some find its pacing uneven and certain character portrayals dated. Overall, it remains a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cape Fear?

Fans of suspenseful thrillers and psychological tension would enjoy John D. MacDonald's Cape Fear. Readers who appreciate the intense dynamics of good versus evil found in novels like Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the Lambs or Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl will be captivated by the chilling narrative and character complexities.

4.2

15,462 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Florida • 1950s

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!