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Come Closer

Sara Gran
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Come Closer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Sara Gran

Come Closer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

194

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

New York • 2000s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Come Closer by Sara Gran follows a person's descent into chaos as they experience strange occurrences and unsettling changes in behavior. As the disturbances intensify, the individual struggles with identity and control, facing the chilling possibility of possession. This psychological horror novel explores themes of reality, self-awareness, and the supernatural.

Unnerving

Dark

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.8

46,975 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sara Gran's Come Closer is lauded for its compelling writing and psychological depth, delivering a chilling, immersive horror experience. Positive reviews highlight its taut prose and gripping narrative, while some critique the brevity for leaving certain plot elements underdeveloped. Overall, it's praised as a suspenseful and unsettling read that lingers in the mind.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Come Closer?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with supernatural elements, akin to Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin or The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, would be captivated by Sara Gran's Come Closer. This book appeals to those who appreciate exploring themes of possession and unraveling sanity.

3.8

46,975 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

194

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

New York • 2000s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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