Plot Summary

The Doll's House

Louise Phillips
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The Doll's House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Louise Phillips

The Doll's House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,159 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Doll's House?

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.

3.9

1,159 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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