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The Roanoke Girls

Amy Engel
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The Roanoke Girls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Amy Engel

The Roanoke Girls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

279

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kansas • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel follows a young woman who returns to her family's Kansas estate after her cousin's mysterious disappearance. She uncovers dark family secrets and confronts past traumas. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family dynamics.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

41,488 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Amy Engel's The Roanoke Girls delves into a dark, gripping tale of family secrets and psychological suspense. Reviewers praise its compelling narrative and well-developed characters but caution that its disturbing themes may not suit all readers. Overall, it's an intense and haunting read, recommended for fans of dark fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Roanoke Girls?

Fans of dark, psychological family dramas like Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects or Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies will find The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel compelling. Readers intrigued by twisted family secrets, complex characters, and atmospheric storytelling will be drawn to this haunting narrative.

3.9

41,488 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

279

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kansas • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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