68 pages • 2 hours read
Sarah PearseThe Sanatorium
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse, UK police detective Elin Warner visits a luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps to celebrate her brother Isaac's engagement, only to be drawn into investigating a series of murders during a snowstorm that traps the guests. The novel tackles issues such as mental illness, childhood trauma, and sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse offers a gripping, atmospheric thriller set in a snowed-in Swiss hotel. Readers praise its compelling setting and intense suspense, though some criticize the pacing and character development. Overall, it’s a chilling read for mystery enthusiasts seeking a dark, immersive escape.
Who Should Read The Sanatorium?
A perfect read for fans of dark, atmospheric thrillers, The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse captivates those who enjoy tense and twisty mysteries similar to The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides and The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Ideal for readers drawn to isolated settings and complex characters.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Psychological Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Mental Illness
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Relationships
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Identity: Mental Health
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt