Sisters
Sisters
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionEngland • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Sisters by Daisy Johnson follows the lives of two sisters, July and September, who have an unusually close bond. After a troubling event, they move with their mother to a remote house, where secrets steadily unfold, revealing the complexities of their relationship and individual identities.
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Review Roundup
Daisy Johnson's Sisters mesmerizingly explores sibling bonds and psychological trauma with atmospheric prose and eerie settings, praised for its intense emotional depth and powerful storytelling. Some readers, however, felt the narrative's ambiguity and fragmented structure detracted from clarity, making it challenging to follow. Overall, a hauntingly unforgettable read.
Who Should Read Sisters?
Readers who would enjoy Sisters by Daisy Johnson are fans of psychologically intense, character-driven narratives with a touch of gothic atmosphere. Comparable works include Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle and Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects. Lovers of dark, familial secrets and eerie, atmospheric writing will find this book captivating.
16,041 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
210
Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionEngland • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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