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Penpal

Dathan Auerbach
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Penpal

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Dathan Auerbach

Penpal

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban America • 1990s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Penpal by Dathan Auerbach follows a man recounting his eerie childhood experiences that began with an elementary school penpal project and unravel into a series of unsettling events. These memories lead him to uncover disturbing truths about his past and the people involved.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

57,327 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dathan Auerbach's Penpal received mixed reactions. Reviewers praised its eerie atmosphere and gradual buildup of suspense, making it a captivating read for horror enthusiasts. However, some criticized its fragmented narrative and occasionally confusing structure. The ending garnered divided opinions, with some finding it satisfying and others deeming it lackluster. Overall, Penpal succeeds in delivering chills despite its structural flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Penpal?

A reader who enjoys Penpal by Dathan Auerbach would likely appreciate suspenseful psychological thrillers with an undercurrent of horror. Fans of Stephen King’s It or Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects will find similarities in the eerie atmosphere and compelling, unsettling storytelling. Suitable for readers who enjoy unraveling dark, mysterious pasts.

4.0

57,327 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban America • 1990s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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