Plot Summary

Talk Talk

T.C. Boyle
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Talk Talk

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

T.C. Boyle

Talk Talk

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

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Talk Talk by T.C. Boyle follows Dana Halter, a deaf high school English teacher, and her boyfriend Bridger, as they pursue the man who stole her identity, Peck Wilson, a bitter and financially desperate individual. Their investigation spans California to New York, ultimately leading to a tense confrontation with ambiguous outcomes for all involved. The novel addresses themes of identity, resilience, and deception.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Talk Talk by T.C. Boyle showcases his adept storytelling with a fast-paced narrative and strong character development. Critics appreciate the thrilling plot and social commentary on identity theft. However, some reviewers feel the story's intensity overshadows deeper emotional connections. Overall, it's a gripping yet occasionally superficial read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Talk Talk?

A reader who would enjoy Talk Talk by T.C. Boyle likely appreciates suspenseful, character-driven narratives exploring themes of identity and deception. Fans of works like Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley or Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl may also find this novel captivating for its psychological intensity and plot twists.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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