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The Good Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Mary Kubica

The Good Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

305,214 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Good Girl?

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.

4.0

305,214 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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