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No Time for Goodbye (No Time For Goodbye, #1)

Linwood Barclay
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No Time for Goodbye (No Time For Goodbye, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Linwood Barclay

No Time for Goodbye (No Time For Goodbye, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Linwood Barclay's No Time for Goodbye follows a woman who, after being drugged, awakens to find her family has vanished without a trace. Twenty-five years later, new clues emerge, reigniting her search for the truth behind their disappearance and leading her into unexpected danger and revelations.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

47,568 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Linwood Barclay's No Time for Goodbye grips readers with its compelling mystery and fast-paced narrative. Praised for its engaging plot and surprising twists, it keeps audiences hooked. However, some critics find character development lacking and the ending predictable. Overall, it’s a thrilling read with some minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No Time for Goodbye (No Time For Goodbye, #1)?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with unexpected twists would find No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay captivating. Fans of Harlan Coben’s Tell No One or Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl will appreciate Barclay’s skill in creating tension and intricate plots that keep them guessing.

4.1

47,568 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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