Lakewood
Lakewood
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
Beta288
Novel • Fiction
Michigan • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Lakewood by Megan Giddings, a young woman named Lena accepts a mysterious and lucrative job in Lakewood, Michigan, to support her family. The role involves participating in secret medical experiments that blur ethical lines and reveal unsettling truths. The novel explores themes of race, exploitation, and economic vulnerability.
Unnerving
Mysterious
Contemplative
Dark
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
14,185 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Lakewood by Megan Giddings is praised for its gripping exploration of racial and ethical themes, delivering a chilling narrative that blends dystopian and contemporary elements. While some readers find its pace uneven, Giddings' thought-provoking and vivid storytelling captivates many, making it an engaging debut that provokes reflection on societal issues.
Who Should Read Lakewood?
Readers who enjoy Lakewood by Megan Giddings likely appreciate suspenseful, speculative fiction with social commentary, similar to The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. They seek narratives exploring ethics, race, and systemic power wrapped in a gripping, eerie storyline.
14,185 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Novel • Fiction
Michigan • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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