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Fragile

Lisa Unger
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Fragile

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Lisa Unger

Fragile

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

The Hollows, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Fragile by Lisa Unger, a teenager from a small town disappears, prompting those in the community to confront buried secrets and emotions. The narrative explores themes of family, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships, as individuals seek truth and healing amidst uncertainty.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

18,491 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lisa Unger's Fragile is lauded for its atmospheric tension and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate its intricate plot and exploration of small-town secrets. However, some find the pacing uneven and the multitude of perspectives overwhelming. Overall, it’s praised for engaging storytelling and emotional depth, despite occasional complexity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fragile?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers and small-town mysteries like Lisa Jewell's Then She Was Gone or Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects would be captivated by Lisa Unger's Fragile. It's ideal for those who appreciate intricate character dynamics and suspenseful plots with dark secrets.

3.9

18,491 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

The Hollows, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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