Felicia's Journey
Felicia's Journey
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
England • 1990s
1994
Adult
18+ years
930L
Super Short Summary
Set in the English Midlands, Felicia’s Journey by William Trevor follows eighteen-year-old Irish girl Felicia as she searches for the father of her unborn baby. During her quest, she encounters Joseph Hilditch, a notorious serial killer who preys on young women. The novel explores deep psychological characterizations and highlights the intersecting lives of individuals in rural Ireland and England.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
4,313 ratings
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Review Roundup
William Trevor's Felicia's Journey has been lauded for its elegant prose and deep character studies, particularly in capturing the psychological complexities of the protagonists. However, some readers find its pacing slow and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, the novel offers a compelling, albeit somber, experience exploring themes of loneliness and manipulation.
Who Should Read Felicia's Journey?
A reader who enjoys Felicia's Journey by William Trevor typically appreciates psychological thrillers and character-driven narratives, similar to fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. They enjoy complex characters, moral ambiguity, and deep explorations of human behavior.
4,313 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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240
Novel • Fiction
England • 1990s
1994
Adult
18+ years
930L
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