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Live to Tell (Detective D.D. Warren, #4)

Lisa Gardner
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Live to Tell (Detective D.D. Warren, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Lisa Gardner

Live to Tell (Detective D.D. Warren, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Live to Tell, Lisa Gardner weaves a suspenseful narrative around Detective D.D. Warren as she investigates a brutal family homicide. Amidst the investigation, Warren encounters survivors with traumatic pasts linked to psychiatric care and a pediatric nurse fighting her own battles. The story explores themes of survival, trauma, and the complexities of mental health.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

50,446 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lisa Gardner's Live to Tell is lauded for its gripping suspense and deep psychological insight, engaging readers with a complex plot and strong character development. However, some reviewers find its pacing uneven, and the grim subject matter may not appeal to all. Despite this, it's praised as a compelling thriller that keeps readers on edge.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Live to Tell (Detective D.D. Warren, #4)?

Readers who enjoy Lisa Gardner's Live to Tell are typically fans of psychological thrillers and crime fiction. This book appeals to those who appreciated Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Karin Slaughter's Pretty Girls. It’s perfect for readers who crave intense suspense, complex characters, and intricate plot twists.

4.3

50,446 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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