The Doll's House
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
352
Novel • Fiction
Dublin, Ireland • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
In The Doll’s House by Louise Phillips, criminal psychologist Dr. Kate Pearson races against time to profile and apprehend a serial murderer who starts by killing a popular talk show host in Dublin. As she delves into the case with her troubled partner, D.I. O’Connor, they unravel connections to another victim and a troubled woman named Clodagh Hamilton who is grappling with repressed traumatic memories linked to the murders. The book explores themes of psychological trauma, violence, child abuse, and domestic violence.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Emotional
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Louise Phillips' The Doll's House offers a gripping psychological thriller that entices with its atmospheric tension and complex characters. Readers applaud its dark, immersive narrative and vivid description. However, some critique the plot's pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.
A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers and crime dramas will find The Doll's House by Louise Phillips captivating. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will appreciate the novel's complex characters and intricate plotting. Phillips delves deeply into psychological themes, making it ideal for readers who savor dark, suspenseful mysteries.
1,159 ratings
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352
Novel • Fiction
Dublin, Ireland • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
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