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The Plot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Jean Hanff Korelitz

The Plot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, Jake Bonner, a disgraced novelist, steals an idea from a deceased student's unpublished manuscript and achieves massive success with his novel, only to be tormented by someone accusing him of plagiarism. As Jake struggles to uncover the identity of his accuser, he discovers a shocking truth about the original story and faces dire consequences.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Dark

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

142,890 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jean Hanff Korelitz's novel The Plot has been well-received for its gripping narrative and deft exploration of literary theft and moral ambiguity. Reviewers praise its clever twists and engaging prose, though some find the pacing uneven and the characters occasionally underdeveloped. Overall, it is heralded as a compelling and thought-provoking thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Plot?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers with a literary twist will enjoy The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Comparable to Stephen King's Misery and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, this novel caters to those who appreciate suspenseful narratives centered on morality, identity, and the dark side of ambition.

4.0

142,890 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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