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The Long Weekend

Gilly Macmillan
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The Long Weekend

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Gilly Macmillan

The Long Weekend

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northern England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan, three women plan a relaxing getaway only to find themselves entangled in a suspenseful mystery. Their trip turns perilous when they receive a distressing letter claiming one of their husbands has been murdered. As tension mounts, their relationships and trust are severely tested in this psychological thriller.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

25,199 ratings

52%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gilly Macmillan's The Long Weekend masterfully delivers a tense thriller with rich character development. Positive reviews praise its gripping plot and well-crafted suspense. Some critiques note a slow start and occasional predictability. Overall, it's acclaimed for its compelling narrative and psychological depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Long Weekend?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers filled with suspense and dark twists will be captivated by Gilly Macmillan's The Long Weekend. Fans of Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10 and Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will find a similarly gripping narrative and complex characters that keep them on the edge of their seat.

3.7

25,199 ratings

52%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northern England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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