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Survive the Night: A Novel
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Book Brief
324
Novel • Fiction
1990s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Riley Sager's psychological thriller Survive the Night, film enthusiast and college student Charlie Jordan suspects during a 1991 car ride with stranger Josh Baxter to her Ohio hometown that he may be the Campus Killer who murdered her friend Maddy, leading her to question her reality amid her grief and movie-themed hallucinations. This novel includes depictions of mental health crises, psychological manipulation, and mentions of sexual violence.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
155,993 ratings
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Review Roundup
Riley Sager's Survive the Night offers a tense, atmospheric thriller that keeps readers on edge with its unpredictable plot twists. While some praise its fast-paced and suspenseful narrative, others find the characters underdeveloped and the story implausible. The novel's gripping premise may entertain, but its execution can feel uneven.
Who Should Read Survive the Night?
Readers who enjoy fast-paced, twisty thrillers with a psychological edge, akin to The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, will be captivated by Riley Sager's Survive the Night. Ideal for those who appreciate a blend of suspense, plot twists, and rich character development.
155,993 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
324
Novel • Fiction
1990s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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