Before the Fall
by Noah Hawley
Before the Fall by Noah Hawley holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 48.8K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 391 pages.
About Before the Fall
On a foggy summer night, eleven people—ten privileged, one down-on-his-luck painter—depart Martha's Vineyard on a private jet headed for New York. Sixteen minutes later, the unthinkable happens: the plane plunges into the ocean. The only survivors are the painter Scott Burroughs and a four-year-old boy, who is now the last remaining member of an immensely wealthy and powerful media mogul's family.Was it by chance that so many influential people perished? Or was something more sinister at work? A storm of media attention brings Scott fame that quickly morphs into notoriety and accusations, and he scrambles to salvage truth from the wreckage. Amid trauma and chaos, the fragile relationship between Scott and the young boy grows and glows at the heart of this stunning novel, raising questions of fate, morality, and the inextricable ties that bind us together.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Noah Hawley |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 391 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 48,807 |
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What genre is Before the Fall?
Before the Fall is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Before the Fall worth reading?
Based on 48.8K reader ratings, Before the Fall has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Before the Fall?
Before the Fall has 391 pages.
Who wrote Before the Fall?
Before the Fall was written by Noah Hawley. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for Before the Fall?
The ISBN-13 for Before the Fall is 9781455561780.0.
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