The Guide
The Guide
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
Beta257
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureColorado • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Guide by Peter Heller, a guide named Jack works at an exclusive fishing lodge catering to wealthy guests. Amidst the natural beauty and bucolic setting, Jack uncovers unsettling secrets. The novel explores themes of nature, privilege, and corporate malfeasance, following Jack's journey as he strives to uncover the truth.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Guide by Peter Heller is praised for its immersive atmospheric descriptions and suspenseful plot that draws readers into a vivid natural setting. Critics appreciate the continuation of character dynamics from Heller's previous work, though some note pacing issues and a less complex storyline. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of literary thrillers.
Who Should Read The Guide?
A reader who enjoys The Guide by Peter Heller likely appreciates outdoor adventure, suspense, and lyrical prose. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Into the Wild will resonate with its blend of nature and mystery, relishing Heller's vivid landscapes and unspooling tension.
23,019 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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257
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureColorado • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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