Her Fearful Symmetry
by Audrey Niffenegger
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.23 out of 5, based on 63.7K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 406 pages.
About Her Fearful Symmetry
Six years after the phenomenal success of The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger has returned with a spectacularly compelling and haunting second novel set in and around Highgate Cemetery in London.When Elspeth Noblin dies of cancer, she leaves her London apartment to her twin nieces, Julia and Valentina. These two American girls never met their English aunt, only knew that their mother, too, was a twin, and Elspeth her sister. Julia and Valentina are semi-normal American teenagers--with seemingly little interest in college, finding jobs, or anything outside their cozy home in the suburbs of Chicago, and with an abnormally intense attachment to one another.The girls move to Elspeth's flat, which borders Highgate Cemetery in London. They come to know the building's other residents. There is Martin, a brilliant and charming crossword puzzle setter suffering from crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Marjike, Martin's devoted but trapped wife; and Robert, Elspeth's elusive lover, a scholar of the cemetery. As the girls become embroiled in the fraying lives of their aunt's neighbors, they also discover that much is still alive in Highgate, including--perhaps--their aunt, who can't seem to leave her old apartment and life behind.Niffenegger weaves a captivating story in Her Fearful Symmetry about love and identity, about secrets and sisterhood, and about the tenacity of life--even after death.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Audrey Niffenegger |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 406 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 63,737 |
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What genre is Her Fearful Symmetry?
Her Fearful Symmetry is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Her Fearful Symmetry worth reading?
Based on 63.7K reader ratings, Her Fearful Symmetry has an average score of 3.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Her Fearful Symmetry?
Her Fearful Symmetry has 406 pages.
Who wrote Her Fearful Symmetry?
Her Fearful Symmetry was written by Audrey Niffenegger. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Her Fearful Symmetry?
The ISBN-13 for Her Fearful Symmetry is 9780224085620.0.
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