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Her

Harriet Lane
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Her

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Harriet Lane

Her

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Her by Harriet Lane, two women, Emma and Nina, whose lives appear vastly different, become intertwined. Emma is a struggling new mother, while Nina is a successful artist harboring past grievances. The novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of female relationships as their connection unfolds with unexpected consequences.

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

2.9

12,507 ratings

27%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

40%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Her by Harriet Lane is lauded for its compelling psychological tension and well-crafted prose. Reviewers appreciate the intriguing narrative and character depth, generating suspense through dual perspectives. Some critique the plot's pacing and abrupt ending. Overall, it offers an engaging exploration of obsession and revenge, leaving readers pondering long after the last page.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Her?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with intricate plots and deep character studies would relish Her by Harriet Lane. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will appreciate Lane's tension-filled narrative and exploration of obsession and identity.

2.9

12,507 ratings

27%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

40%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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