All Things Cease to Appear
All Things Cease to Appear
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Upstate New York • 1970s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage is a psychological thriller set in rural New York. It explores themes of trauma, mystery, and human nature through the intersecting lives of a family experiencing tragedy and a community grappling with hidden secrets. The novel delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and redemption.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Suspenseful
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage is praised for its atmospheric prose and complex character studies. The novel excels in blending mystery with gothic elements, offering a gripping narrative. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the multiple perspectives challenging. Overall, it’s a haunting exploration of themes like grief and morality.
Who Should Read All Things Cease to Appear?
A reader who enjoys All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage likely appreciates psychological thrillers interwoven with literary fiction. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Tana French's In the Woods would be drawn to its atmospheric tension, complex characters, and exploration of family secrets.
15,429 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Upstate New York • 1970s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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