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S is for Silence (Kinsey Millhone, #19)

Sue Grafton
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S is for Silence (Kinsey Millhone, #19)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Sue Grafton

S is for Silence (Kinsey Millhone, #19)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Sue Grafton's S is for Silence, private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired to solve a 34-year-old cold case involving the disappearance of a woman named Violet Sullivan. Kinsey navigates through past secrets and small-town dynamics to uncover the truth. This installment of the Alphabet series emphasizes themes of mystery and the impact of unresolved absences.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

35,405 ratings

74%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

<S is for Silence> by Sue Grafton receives praise for its engrossing plot and strong character development, particularly the protagonist, Kinsey Millhone. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the multiple timelines confusing at times. Despite these flaws, the novel is generally regarded as a compelling addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read S is for Silence (Kinsey Millhone, #19)?

Readers who enjoyed The Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton or fans of classic detective novels like Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express will revel in S is for Silence. They appreciate intricately woven mysteries, engaging female sleuths, and a blend of suspense with rich character development.

4.2

35,405 ratings

74%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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