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The Woman in the Dark

Vanessa Savage
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The Woman in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Vanessa Savage

The Woman in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wales • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Woman in the Dark by Vanessa Savage, a family moves into a house with a dark history, hoping for a fresh start. As they settle in, unsettling events disrupt their lives, revealing unspoken tensions and fears. The family's struggle with past traumas and the house's haunting secrets create a suspenseful atmosphere.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

5,669 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Woman in the Dark by Vanessa Savage offers a gripping dive into psychological suspense. Positively, readers praise its eerie atmosphere and intricate plot, which evoke genuine tension. However, some critics find character development lacking and the narrative pace uneven. Overall, it's a thrilling read for fans of domestic noir, albeit with minor drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Woman in the Dark?

A reader who enjoys The Woman in the Dark by Vanessa Savage likely appreciates thrilling psychological suspense with dark family secrets. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10 will find similar intrigue and tension in Savage's novel.

3.9

5,669 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wales • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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