50 pages 1 hour read

Danielle Valentine

Delicate Condition

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine follows actress Anna Alcott's arduous in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey, documenting the physical and psychological tolls as she becomes convinced that external forces are sabotaging her pregnancy, leading to increasing paranoia and estrangement from those around her, while she uncovers unsettling truths about the people and events influencing her life. This guide refers to miscarriage, rape, depictions of self-harm, sexism, and misogyny.

Reviews & Readership

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Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine offers a suspenseful narrative with well-developed characters and an intriguing plot. The prose is engaging, maintaining tension throughout. While some readers find the pacing uneven and certain plot twists predictable, the overall execution is compelling. Recommended for fans of psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Delicate Condition?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers with eerie undertones will enjoy Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine. Fans of Gone Girl and The Silent Patient will be captivated by its chilling narrative and mind-bending twists. Ideal for those who appreciate suspenseful plots and complex characters.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Fear

Life/Time: Birth

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies