The End of the Pier
The End of the Pier
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureLake District, Colorado • 1990s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The End of the Pier by Martha Grimes, a person named Maud enters a small-town café, where a psychologist and a local barmaid delve into complex human behaviors and community dynamics. The story unfolds around their interactions and insights, highlighting the intricacies of personal relationships and small-town life.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Dark
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
1,299 ratings
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Review Roundup
The End of the Pier by Martha Grimes offers a gripping exploration of human psychology set in a small-town mystery. The atmospheric narrative and character depth are praised, yet some find the pacing uneven. Overall, Grimes captivates with her insightful storytelling and nuanced characters, despite minor structural flaws.
Who Should Read The End of the Pier?
A reader who enjoys The End of the Pier by Martha Grimes would likely appreciate character-driven mysteries with psychological depth. Fans of Tana French’s In the Woods and P.D. James’s An Unsuitable Job for a Woman would find similar intrigue and atmosphere in this novel.
1,299 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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244
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureLake District, Colorado • 1990s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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