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The Long and Faraway Gone

Lou Berney
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The Long and Faraway Gone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Lou Berney

The Long and Faraway Gone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

454

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • 1980s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Long and Faraway Gone by Lou Berney follows a private investigator and a nurse as they try to unravel the mysteries of their pasts linked to traumatic events in 1986 Oklahoma City. Each strives for closure and understanding, driven by unresolved questions and deep-seated emotions rooted in pivotal moments that changed their lives forever.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Suspenseful

Gritty

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

16,098 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Long and Faraway Gone by Lou Berney is a compelling blend of mystery and character study. Praised for its intricate plot and emotional depth, the novel artfully weaves past and present. Some critics find the narrative pacing slow at times, but this is balanced by rich character development and engaging prose. Overall, it's a poignant exploration of trauma and memory.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Long and Faraway Gone?

A reader who enjoys The Long and Faraway Gone by Lou Berney likely appreciates compelling mysteries intertwined with deep character exploration. Fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or Sharp Objects by Flynn will find a similar allure in this atmospheric, introspective narrative.

4.1

16,098 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

454

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • 1980s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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