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Emma in the Night

Wendy Walker
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Emma in the Night

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Wendy Walker

Emma in the Night

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker follows the story of two sisters who disappear, only for one to return three years later. The survivor recounts what happened, prompting a deeper investigation into their dysfunctional family and the mysterious circumstances of her sister's fate.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

45,365 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Wendy Walker's Emma in the Night is widely praised for its psychological depth and gripping narrative. Readers appreciate its complex characters and clever plot twists. However, some find the pacing uneven and the conclusion predictable. Overall, it's regarded as a compelling thriller that keeps readers engaged despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Emma in the Night?

Fans of psychological thrillers with complex, unreliable narrators and intricate family dynamics will enjoy Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker. Readers who appreciated Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will find themselves captivated by this suspenseful, twist-filled novel.

3.9

45,365 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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