30 pages 1 hour read

Lucille Fletcher

Sorry, Wrong Number

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1943

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Lucille Fletcher’s Sorry, Wrong Number follows Mrs. Stevenson, a housewife with disabilities, who, while trying to call her husband, overhears a murder plot on a crossed telephone line and discovers she might be the intended victim. Despite her efforts to alert the authorities and seek help, she faces numerous obstacles and increasingly fears for her life as the night progresses.

Reviews & Readership

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Reviews for Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher highlight its gripping suspense and masterful use of dramatic tension. Praised for its concise structure and compelling plot, the teleplay keeps audiences on edge. Criticisms point to a perceived lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's a taut, effective thriller that resonates with fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sorry, Wrong Number?

A reader who enjoys suspenseful, psychological thrillers will appreciate Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher. Comparable to readers of Agatha Christie's mysteries or Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train, this book appeals to those who relish tense, edge-of-your-seat narratives with intricate plots.

RecommendedReading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Genre

Play: Drama

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Themes

Society: Community

Identity: Disability

Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt