Plot Summary

I See You

Clare Mackintosh
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I See You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Clare Mackintosh

I See You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Clare Mackintosh’s thriller I See You, Zoe Walker, a middle-aged bookkeeper, becomes alarmed when she discovers her photo in a newspaper’s classified section, leading her to uncover a sinister website that targets women using public transport. Collaborating with Detective Kelly Swift, Zoe struggles to protect herself and her family as they attempt to stop the perpetrator behind this dangerous operation, which profoundly impacts their lives. The book deals with themes of stalking, assault, and manipulation.

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Mysterious

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

101,825 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

I See You by Clare Mackintosh has been praised for its gripping plot and well-crafted suspense, making it a compelling psychological thriller. Readers appreciate the intriguing premise and unexpected twists. However, some critics note that certain plot developments feel far-fetched and that the pacing can be uneven. Overall, it offers an engaging, albeit occasionally implausible, reading experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I See You?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with gripping suspense and intricate plots will find I See You by Clare Mackintosh captivating. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train will be drawn to its chilling narrative and unexpected twists that keep them on edge.

4.0

101,825 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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