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What to do When Someone Dies

Nicci French
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What to do When Someone Dies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Nicci French

What to do When Someone Dies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In What to do When Someone Dies by Nicci French, a person's world is shattered when their partner dies unexpectedly in a car accident alongside a mysterious stranger. Struggling with grief and doubt, they embark on a quest to uncover hidden truths, navigating through loss and deception to unravel the mystery behind the tragedy.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Emotional

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.9

7,794 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

What to Do When Someone Dies by Nicci French is praised for its compelling narrative and emotional depth, engaging readers with its suspenseful plot. The protagonist's journey through grief and mystery is well-received. However, some readers find pacing issues and predictability in parts of the story. The psychological insight and character development are notable strengths.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What to do When Someone Dies?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with emotional depth and suspense would appreciate What to Do When Someone Dies by Nicci French. Comparable to The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, it appeals to fans of intricate, character-driven mysteries exploring grief and deception.

3.9

7,794 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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