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Layne Fargo

They Never Learn

Layne FargoFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Layne Fargo

They Never Learn

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American University • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo follows alternating perspectives of Gorman University freshman Carly Schiller and English professor Scarlett Clark, who are revealed to be the same person. Scarlett enacts vigilante justice against male perpetrators of sexual harassment and assault, evolving from a shy student to a calculated serial killer targeting campus predators.

Dark

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.1

68,576 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Layne Fargo's They Never Learn is praised for its gripping, twist-filled narrative and complex, morally grey characters. Reviewers admire the feminist themes and the dual perspectives. However, some find the plot occasionally predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's seen as a compelling and thought-provoking thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read They Never Learn?

Readers who enjoy dark academia and psychological thrillers, like those found in The Secret History by Donna Tartt and You by Caroline Kepnes, will be captivated by They Never Learn by Layne Fargo. This book appeals to those who appreciate morally complex characters and intricate revenge plots.

4.1

68,576 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American University • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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