52 pages • 1 hour read
We Are All the Same in the Dark
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Book Brief
340
Novel • Fiction
Texas • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin is a psychological thriller that explores the intertwining lives of a small-town detective and a mysterious mute girl. As they delve into an unsolved crime, secrets unravel, challenging their perceptions of truth and justice.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin captivates with its atmospheric tension and richly developed characters, providing a gripping psychological thriller. While praised for its intricate plot and compelling prose, some readers found the pacing uneven and the conclusion less satisfying. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, well-written novel with some minor flaws.
Who Should Read We Are All the Same in the Dark?
Fans of gripping psychological thrillers and southern gothic mysteries will enjoy We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin. This novel will captivate readers who appreciate works like Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects or Karin Slaughter’s Pretty Girls, as it combines haunting atmospheres with complex, dark family secrets.
340
Novel • Fiction
Texas • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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