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See What I Have Done

Sarah Schmidt
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See What I Have Done

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Sarah Schmidt

See What I Have Done

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

328

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Fall River, Massachusetts • 1890s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt explores the infamous 1892 Borden family murders. The narrative delves into the psychological and emotional complexities of those involved, particularly focusing on Lizzie Borden. Told through multiple perspectives, the story reveals the intricate family dynamics and tensions leading up to the tragic events.

Unnerving

Dark

Mysterious

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.5

17,561 ratings

41%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah Schmidt's See What I Have Done delivers a haunting reimagining of the Lizzie Borden murders, praised for its atmospheric tension and vivid prose. Readers commend its psychological depth and historical detail. However, some criticize its slow pacing and confusing narrative structure. Despite this, it remains a compelling exploration of family dysfunction and mystery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read See What I Have Done?

A reader who enjoys See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt likely appreciates true crime and historical fiction. Fans of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote or The Girls by Emma Cline may find this novel captivating, as it merges psychological suspense with a reimagining of the infamous Lizzie Borden case.

3.5

17,561 ratings

41%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

328

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Fall River, Massachusetts • 1890s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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