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The Book of You

Claire Kendal
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The Book of You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Claire Kendal

The Book of You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Book of You by Claire Kendal, thirty-eight-year-old Clarissa Bourne, a lecturer at Bath University, struggles with loneliness following a breakup. She becomes entangled with a colleague, Rafe Solmes, who turns out to be obsessive and dangerous. During jury duty for a violent court case, Clarissa attempts to gather evidence of Rafe’s harassment while navigating her feelings for a co-juror. The book deals with stalking and harassment.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.7

19,212 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Claire Kendal's The Book of You is praised for its gripping narrative and exploration of stalking and psychological terror. Reviewers commend the intense atmosphere and strong character development, although some criticize its pacing and predictability. Overall, it's an engaging read with a powerful portrayal of fear and survival.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Book of You?

The ideal reader for Claire Kendal's The Book of You appreciates psychological thrillers with intense suspense, akin to Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. They enjoy intricate plots and exploring themes of obsession and fear within a nail-biting narrative.

3.7

19,212 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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