Before I Say Goodbye
Before I Say Goodbye
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Before I Say Goodbye, a woman, whose husband dies in a mysterious explosion, uncovers hidden truths about his life. Struggling with grief, she seeks closure through psychic encounters, leading to unforeseen revelations and danger. As she navigates this journey, the woman discovers strength and resilience while piecing together her husband's secrets.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Emotional
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark delivers suspense and intricate plotting. Readers appreciate its fast pace and engaging mystery. However, some find character development lacking and the ending predictable. The novel's strength lies in its ability to maintain tension, appealing to fans of the genre.
Who Should Read Before I Say Goodbye?
Readers who enjoy suspenseful, character-driven mysteries, like those in The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, would appreciate Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark. They seek thrilling narratives with twists and emotional depth.
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Before I Say Goodbye features elements inspired by Mary Higgins Clark's interest in parapsychology, as she weaves psychic phenomena into the plot to enhance the suspense.
Mary Higgins Clark dedicated the book to her second husband, John J. Conheeney, whom she married shortly before the novel's release.
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Released in 2000, Before I Say Goodbye marked Mary Higgins Clark's first novel of the new millennium, continuing her tradition of gripping thrillers.
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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