Don't Look Behind You
Don't Look Behind You
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary • 1980s
1990
YA
12-17 years
950L
Super Short Summary
Don't Look Behind You by Lois Duncan follows seventeen-year-old April Corrigan, whose life is upended when she and her family are forced to enter the witness protection program and relocate to Florida due to threats from drug smugglers. Struggling to adjust, April makes risky decisions to reconnect with her past, putting her loved ones in danger as she grapples with change, fear, and identity. The novel includes themes such as substance misuse, self-harm, and violence.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
5,713 ratings
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Review Roundup
Lois Duncan's Don't Look Behind You is a gripping thriller that artfully explores themes of identity and trust. Praised for its fast-paced narrative and well-drawn characters, it keeps readers on edge. However, some critique its predictability and occasional plot holes. Overall, it's a compelling read for young adults craving suspense.
Who Should Read Don't Look Behind You?
A reader who enjoys Don't Look Behind You by Lois Duncan is likely captivated by suspenseful, fast-paced young adult thrillers. Fans of The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney and I Know What You Did Last Summer by Duncan herself would appreciate the intense plot and teenage protagonist navigating danger and deception.
5,713 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary • 1980s
1990
YA
12-17 years
950L
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