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The Shadows

Alex North
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The Shadows

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Alex North

The Shadows

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

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gritten, England • 1990s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Shadows by Alex North is a psychological thriller exploring a man's return to his hometown where unsettling memories of a crime resurface. The narrative intertwines past and present, delving into themes of trauma, fear, and the impact of childhood friendships on adult life.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

64,222 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Shadows by Alex North is widely praised for its gripping plot and eerie atmosphere, drawing readers in with suspenseful twists and well-developed characters. However, some feel the pacing is uneven and the dual narrative can be confusing. Overall, it's a compelling psychological thriller with a few structural challenges.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Shadows?

Fans of psychological thrillers and horror will relish The Shadows by Alex North. Ideal for readers who enjoyed The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides or The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, it combines eerie atmospheres with intricate plot twists. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of suspense and the supernatural.

4.0

64,222 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gritten, England • 1990s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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