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We Are All the Same in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Book Brief

Julia Heaberlin

We Are All the Same in the Dark

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

340

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Publisher

Ballantine Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

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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 this

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.

Character List

Odette Tucker

A dedicated young police officer who returns to her hometown to investigate a decades-old disappearance deeply intertwined with her personal history.

A resilient teenager found abandoned in a field and later adopted, who strives to uncover the truth behind significant past events in her life.

The reclusive brother of a missing woman, whose life has been overshadowed by the mystery surrounding his sister's disappearance.

A beloved resident whose enigmatic disappearance ten years prior casts a long shadow over the community.

The abusive and feared father of Trumanell and Wyatt, whose actions have left a lasting impact on his family.

Odette's cousin and a passionate advocate for justice, managing a safe house for young girls and studying law.

Book Details
Pages

340

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Publisher

Ballantine Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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