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The Widow

Fiona Barton
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The Widow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Fiona Barton

The Widow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Widow by Fiona Barton, a person named Jean Taylor navigates the aftermath of her husband's death. As Jean deals with intrusive media, a determined detective, and haunting secrets from her past, she confronts the mysteries surrounding her husband’s life and their marriage, shedding light on hidden truths and personal realities.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.7

144,577 ratings

53%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Widow by Fiona Barton is praised for its gripping narrative and well-developed characters. The psychological depth keeps readers engaged, and the story explores themes of trust and deception effectively. Some critics note a slow pace at times and predictability in the plot. Overall, it is a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Widow?

A reader who enjoys The Widow by Fiona Barton would likely appreciate psychological thrillers with complex characters and suspenseful narratives. Similar to fans of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, they enjoy unraveling mysteries and exploring themes of trust and deception.

3.7

144,577 ratings

53%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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