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U is for Undertow (Kinsey Millhone, #21)

Sue Grafton
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U is for Undertow (Kinsey Millhone, #21)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Sue Grafton

U is for Undertow (Kinsey Millhone, #21)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

403

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Santa Teresa, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton, private investigator Kinsey Millhone is approached by a man with fragmented memories of witnessing a kidnapping decades earlier. As she delves into the investigation, Kinsey uncovers complex connections between past and present, revealing secrets that have long been buried.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

39,883 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sue Grafton's U is for Undertow is a well-received addition to her alphabet series, praised for its compelling narrative and deep character exploration. Some reviewers highlight the intricate plot and Grafton's ability to weave past and present timelines effectively. However, a few critics note that the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it maintains the high standards of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read U is for Undertow (Kinsey Millhone, #21)?

A reader who enjoys U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton likely appreciates intricately woven mysteries and strong, complex protagonists akin to those in Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep or Sara Paretsky's Indemnity Only. Fans of noir fiction and detective series will find Grafton's storytelling captivating.

4.2

39,883 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

403

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Santa Teresa, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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