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Luckiest Girl Alive
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Book Brief
368
Novel • Fiction
New York, New York • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll follows Ani Fanelli, a successful magazine writer in New York, who grapples with traumatic past events from her adolescence at a Philadelphia boarding school, including a sexual assault and a subsequent school shooting. As Ani participates in a documentary about the shooting, she confronts her hidden traumas and the false public persona she has cultivated.
Dark
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
282,400 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Jessica Knoll's Luckiest Girl Alive has been praised for its gripping narrative and complex protagonist but has faced criticism for pacing issues and an arguably unlikable main character. The novel effectively addresses serious themes, though some readers feel it leans too heavily on shock value. This dark psychological thriller remains a compelling read despite its flaws.
Who Should Read Luckiest Girl Alive?
Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and feminist perspectives will be captivated by Jessica Knoll's Luckiest Girl Alive. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will appreciate the gripping narrative, complex protagonist, and themes of trauma and reinvention.
282,400 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Luke Harrison
Luke Harrison
Ani's wealthy and seemingly ideal fiancé, whose background on Wall Street aligns with her aspirations of a successful New York lifestyle, though his attitudes reveal deeper conflicts.
Arthur Finnerman
Arthur Finnerman
Ani's only friend at the Bradley School, depicted as an intelligent and sensitive individual whose outsider status is misunderstood by those around him.
Andrew Larson
Andrew Larson
Ani's former English teacher from the Bradley School, who becomes a part of her life again years later, offering support during her ongoing struggles.
368
Novel • Fiction
New York, New York • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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