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The Three

Sarah Lotz
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The Three

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Sarah Lotz

The Three

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

471

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Global • 2010s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Three by Sarah Lotz, four simultaneous international plane crashes leave three child survivors who exhibit odd behaviors. This mysterious event triggers global paranoia and speculation, explored through interviews, eyewitness accounts, and documents. The narrative delves into themes of fear, conspiracy, and societal reactions to inexplicable disasters.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.4

16,701 ratings

46%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Three by Sarah Lotz is a compelling thriller that grips readers with its intricate plot and suspenseful narrative. Reviewers praise the book's unique format and fast pacing. However, some find the multitude of characters and perspectives overwhelming, creating a fragmented experience. Overall, it’s an intriguing read for fans of mystery and suspense.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Three?

A reader who enjoys The Three by Sarah Lotz likely appreciates gripping, suspenseful thrillers with a hint of the supernatural. Fans of Stephen King's The Stand or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House may find this novel riveting, as it combines mystery with an eerie, apocalyptic atmosphere.

3.4

16,701 ratings

46%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

471

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Global • 2010s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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