What the Dead Know
What the Dead Know
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • 1970s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In What the Dead Know, a woman claims to be a survivor of a long-unsolved disappearance of two sisters decades earlier. As she shares her story, investigators unravel the layers of her past to uncover the truth. The narrative weaves through mystery and the impact of past trauma on identity and memory.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Melancholic
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman is lauded for its intricate plot and rich character development. Readers appreciate its suspenseful narrative and emotional depth. However, some criticize its pacing and predictability in parts. Overall, the novel effectively engages readers with its mix of mystery and psychological insight.
Who Should Read What the Dead Know?
Fans of psychological thrillers with intricate plots and rich character development will enjoy Laura Lippman's What the Dead Know. Readers who appreciated Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Tana French's In the Woods will find a similar blend of suspense and deep emotional exploration.
26,978 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • 1970s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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