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The Edge of Normal

Carla Norton
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The Edge of Normal

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Carla Norton

The Edge of Normal

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

San Francisco, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton follows a person, who is a survivor of captivity and is navigating life post-trauma. This individual uses their experience to help another recently released from a similar situation. The narrative intertwines themes of resilience, recovery, and the pursuit of justice.

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

4,092 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton is praised for its gripping narrative and well-developed protagonist, Reeve, a survivor who captivates readers. Many appreciate the suspenseful pacing and psychological depth. Criticisms include occasional predictability and some underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's a compelling thriller that engages its audience effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Edge of Normal?

A reader who enjoys The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton likely appreciates psychological thrillers with strong, resilient female protagonists. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo would appreciate this novel's suspenseful narrative and exploration of trauma survival.

3.9

4,092 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

San Francisco, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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