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The Retreat

Elisabeth de Mariaffi
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The Retreat

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Elisabeth de Mariaffi

The Retreat

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

278

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Rocky Mountains • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi, people gather at a remote mountain lodge for an artistic retreat. The story follows their experiences as they navigate interpersonal tensions and the challenges posed by their surroundings. The novel explores themes of creativity, isolation, and survival.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.2

1,133 ratings

26%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

40%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi offers a gripping blend of psychological suspense and atmospheric tension. Readers praise the compelling character development and the immersive setting. However, some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, the novel effectively engages with themes of isolation and survival, attracting fans of thriller and mystery genres.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Retreat?

A reader who enjoys The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi likely craves thrillers with psychological depth and suspense. Fans of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which offer twists and unreliable narratives, would find its isolated setting and tense atmosphere captivating.

3.2

1,133 ratings

26%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

40%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

278

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Rocky Mountains • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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