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After I'm Gone

Laura Lippman
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After I'm Gone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Laura Lippman

After I'm Gone

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

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baltimore, Maryland • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In After I'm Gone, Laura Lippman weaves a tale involving Felix Brewer's disappearance and its impact on those he left behind. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, chronicling the intertwining lives of his family and friends as they grapple with love, loyalty, and betrayal, eventually uncovering long-buried secrets over several decades.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Challenging

Gritty

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

18,897 ratings

58%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

After I'm Gone by Laura Lippman intricately weaves a mystery involving a disappeared man and the women left behind. Critics praise its compelling character development and tightly knit plot. However, some feel the narrative pace occasionally lags. Overall, the novel combines emotional depth with suspense, effectively engaging readers in its layered story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read After I'm Gone?

Fans of mystery and crime fiction who relish complex character studies and a suspenseful narrative will enjoy After I'm Gone by Laura Lippman. Comparable to works like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, this novel weaves intricate family dynamics with a gripping mystery, appealing to those who appreciate psychological depth.

3.8

18,897 ratings

58%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baltimore, Maryland • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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