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The Golden Couple
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Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Golden Couple by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks follows Avery Chambers, a former therapist turned consultant, as she helps a married couple, Marissa and Matthew Bishop, address Marissa's infidelity. As Avery employs her unique methods to mend their marriage, underlying treacheries come to light, revealing Matthew's sinister intentions, culminating in a dramatic confrontation. The book references physical assault, implied sexual assault, self-harm, suicide, and euthanasia.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
243,273 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Golden Couple by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks captivates with its psychological depth and skillful plot twists, delivering a thrilling read. However, critics suggest that character development occasionally lacks depth and the ending feels somewhat rushed. Overall, it's a compelling, if imperfect, psychological thriller.
Who Should Read The Golden Couple?
An ideal reader for Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks' The Golden Couple would be fans of domestic thrillers and psychological suspense. If you enjoyed The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, you'll likely be captivated by this twisty tale of a seemingly perfect couple hiding dark secrets.
243,273 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
352
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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