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For Your Own Good

Samantha Downing
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For Your Own Good

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Samantha Downing

For Your Own Good

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Academia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing is a psychological thriller following Teddy Crutcher, a teacher striving for excellence at Belmont Academy, and the lengths he goes to achieve his vision. As the academy faces mysterious incidents, suspicions arise, unraveling dark secrets and motivations.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

40,557 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Samantha Downing's For Your Own Good is a darkly witty psychological thriller that captivates with its twisted plot and complex characters. Readers praise the author's sharp prose and unexpected twists, but some criticize the pacing and predictability. The novel's unique perspective on morality intrigues, yet may polarize opinions on its characters.

Who should read this

Who Should Read For Your Own Good?

A reader who relishes dark academia, psychological thrillers, and morally complex characters will enjoy For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing. Similar in appeal to Donna Tartt’s The Secret History and Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, this book will captivate those who appreciate intricate plots and unexpected twists.

4.0

40,557 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Academia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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