45 pages • 1 hour read
384
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica is a thriller that revolves around the kidnapping of 25-year-old Mia Dennett, an art teacher from Chicago. The novel alternates between events before and after her rescue, focusing on Mia's struggle to recover from amnesia and piece together the time spent with her captor, Colin, in a remote cabin. As memories resurface, Mia's family faces unraveling secrets.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Emotional
Unnerving
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The Good Girl by Mary Kubica offers a suspenseful and unpredictable narrative with complex character development that resonates with readers. While the psychological depth and plot twists are praised, some critics find the ending unsatisfying and the pacing uneven. This debut thriller still captivates with its emotional intensity and layered storytelling.
A reader who would enjoy The Good Girl by Mary Kubica is typically drawn to psychological thrillers with intricate plots and unexpected twists. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will appreciate the suspense, complex characters, and dark secrets that Kubica weaves into her narrative.
305,214 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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384
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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