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La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer

Joël Dicker
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La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Joël Dicker

La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

635

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Orphea, New York • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer by Joël Dicker, a journalist named Stephanie Mailer disappears after claiming a 1994 murder investigation identified the wrong suspect. Two officers from the original case, Jesse Rosenberg and Derek Scott, work to uncover the truth, unraveling hidden secrets and events leading to a small town's complex past.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

57,137 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer by Joël Dicker is praised for its intricate plot and engaging narrative, keeping readers hooked with its suspense. Critics appreciate the character development and complex storytelling. However, some find the novel lengthy and feel it has occasional pacing issues. Overall, it offers a compelling mystery but may test the reader's patience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer?

Fans of multi-layered mysteries with intricate plots and unexpected twists, akin to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies, will be captivated by Joël Dicker's La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer. Readers who appreciate deep character development and suspenseful storytelling will find this novel engaging.

4.1

57,137 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

635

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Orphea, New York • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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