Reconstructing Amelia
by Kimberly McCreight
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 87K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 382 pages.
About Reconstructing Amelia
In Reconstructing Amelia, the stunning debut novel from Kimberly McCreight, Kate's in the middle of the biggest meeting of her career when she gets the telephone call from Grace Hall, her daughter’s exclusive private school in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Amelia has been suspended, effective immediately, and Kate must come get her daughter—now. But Kate’s stress over leaving work quickly turns to panic when she arrives at the school and finds it surrounded by police officers, fire trucks, and an ambulance. By then it’s already too late for Amelia. And for Kate.An academic overachiever despondent over getting caught cheating has jumped to her death. At least that’s the story Grace Hall tells Kate. And clouded as she is by her guilt and grief, it is the one she forces herself to believe. Until she gets an anonymous text: She didn’t jump.Reconstructing Amelia is about secret first loves, old friendships, and an all-girls club steeped in tradition. But, most of all, it’s the story of how far a mother will go to vindicate the memory of a daughter whose life she couldn’t save.Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will find Reconstructing Amelia just as gripping and surprising.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kimberly McCreight |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 382 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 86,965 |
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What genre is Reconstructing Amelia?
Reconstructing Amelia is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Reconstructing Amelia worth reading?
Based on 87K reader ratings, Reconstructing Amelia has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Reconstructing Amelia?
Reconstructing Amelia has 382 pages.
Who wrote Reconstructing Amelia?
Reconstructing Amelia was written by Kimberly McCreight. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for Reconstructing Amelia?
The ISBN-13 for Reconstructing Amelia is 9780062225440.0.
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