The Ninth Life of Louis Drax
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
240
Novel • Fiction
France • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
In The Ninth Life of Louis Drax by Liz Jensen, nine-year-old Louis Drax, an intelligent but deceitful and accident-prone boy, falls into a coma after an unclear incident near a ravine in France, leading to a dynamic and mysterious interplay between his mother, Natalie, and his doctor, Pascal Dannachet, as they unravel the circumstances of his fall and navigate their complex emotions and relationships. Topics include sexual assault.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Emotional
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The Ninth Life of Louis Drax by Liz Jensen is praised for its gripping narrative and complex characters. Reviewers highlight the psychological depth and inventive plot. Some find the dark themes disturbing, and a few critique its pacing. Overall, it's considered an engaging, thought-provoking read for fans of psychological thrillers.
Fans of psychological thrillers and twisted family dynamics will enjoy The Ninth Life of Louis Drax by Liz Jensen. Comparable to works like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, it appeals to readers who appreciate mysterious, emotionally complex narratives.
6,329 ratings
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240
Novel • Fiction
France • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
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