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Ruth Ware

In A Dark Dark Wood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Ruth Ware's psychological mystery thriller In a Dark, Dark Wood, protagonist Nora Shaw navigates between her present state in a hospital with a head wound and murky memories from a recent weekend hen party in a remote forest. Long estranged from the bride-to-be, Clare, Nora confronts unresolved tensions and secrets from her past, ultimately unraveling a shocking truth. The book addresses themes of trauma, mental health struggles, and emotionally abusive relationships.

Reviews & Readership

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Ruth Ware's In a Dark, Dark Wood generally captivates with its atmosphere and suspense, excelling in a gripping narrative and well-crafted tension. However, some critics find the characters underdeveloped and the plot somewhat predictable. Despite these flaws, the book is still recommended for fans of psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In A Dark Dark Wood?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers with atmospheric tension and unreliable narratives, akin to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, will enjoy Ruth Ware's In a Dark, Dark Wood. Ideal for fans of suspenseful, page-turning mysteries that explore dark secrets.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Relationships: Friendship

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction