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Friend Request

Laura Marshall
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Friend Request

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Laura Marshall

Friend Request

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2016 • London, England

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Friend Request by Laura Marshall is a psychological thriller about a woman who receives a Facebook friend request from a high school classmate who disappeared decades ago. The story explores themes of guilt, secrets, and memory, as the protagonist confronts her past and the dangerous repercussions it holds.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

87,817 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Friend Request by Laura Marshall is a gripping psychological thriller praised for its suspenseful plot and well-defined characters. Readers appreciate the novel's fast pace and intriguing exploration of social media's impact. However, some critics find the ending predictable and character motivations occasionally lacking depth. Overall, it's an engaging read with a timely, thought-provoking premise.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Friend Request?

A reader who enjoys Friend Request by Laura Marshall likely appreciates psychological thrillers that blend social media's darker aspects with past secrets resurfacing. Fans of books like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will find this novel's suspenseful plot and complex characters particularly engaging.

3.8

87,817 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2016 • London, England

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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