The Night Strangers
The Night Strangers
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Night Strangers, a pilot named Chip struggles with trauma after a crash landing. He moves with his family to New Hampshire, where they encounter unsettling events in their Victorian home and strange behavior from local herbalists. The novel explores themes of guilt, supernatural occurrences, and the impact of past decisions on the present.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
18,859 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian blends psychological thriller with supernatural elements, garnering praise for its haunting atmosphere and complex characters. Critics appreciate its suspenseful narrative and vivid writing. However, some find the plot too convoluted and pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a chilling, engrossing read with mixed execution.
Who Should Read The Night Strangers?
Readers who enjoy The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian typically appreciate psychological thrillers with a supernatural twist. Fans of Stephen King's The Shining and Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House would likely find the eerie, suspenseful atmosphere and complex characters appealing.
18,859 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Night Strangers is inspired in part by real-life incidents of plane crashes that Chris Bohjalian read about while considering the book's premise.
The novel incorporates elements of a "door," which is a unique structural feature that aligns with the eerie and mysterious atmosphere Bohjalian creates.
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Chris Bohjalian's work on The Night Strangers involved meticulous research, including spending time with herbalists and studying books on witchcraft to authentically develop certain character elements.
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Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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