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The Nothing Man

Catherine Ryan Howard
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The Nothing Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Catherine Ryan Howard

The Nothing Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cork, Ireland • 2000s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard follows Eve Black, a survivor of a serial killer, as she writes about her trauma. The narrative intertwines Eve's journey with that of the killer, who reads her book and feels his secret life unraveling. The novel explores themes of survival, justice, and the impact of trauma.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

34,201 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Catherine Ryan Howard's The Nothing Man captivates readers with its unique blend of true crime nonfiction and gripping thriller. Praised for its inventive structure and emotional depth, the novel keeps audiences on edge. Some find the pacing uneven, with stretches that seem slow. Despite this, the strong character development and chilling plot twists make it a standout psychological thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Nothing Man?

A reader who enjoys intense psychological thrillers with a strong true-crime element will find The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard gripping. Fans of I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara and The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris will appreciate the blend of real-life inspired crime and chilling suspense in this novel.

4.2

34,201 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cork, Ireland • 2000s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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