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The Girl Before

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Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Fiction Suspense Mystery & Thriller

by J.P. Delaney

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3.70 (23.5K ratings)
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description 341 pages

The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 23.5K reader ratings. First published in 2017. The book spans 341 pages.

About The Girl Before

In the tradition of The Girl on the Train, The Silent Wife, and Gone Girl comes an enthralling psychological thriller that spins one woman's seemingly good fortune and another woman's mysterious fate through a kaleidoscope of duplicity, death, and deception.Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Ron Howard.Please make a list of every possession you consider essential to your life.The request seems odd, even intrusive - and for the two women who answer, the consequences are devastating.EmmaReeling from a traumatic break-in, Emma wants a new place to live. But none of the apartments she sees are affordable or feel safe. Until One Folgate Street. The house is an architectural masterpiece: a minimalist design of pale stone, plate glass, and soaring ceilings. But there are rules. The enigmatic architect who designed the house retains full control: no books, no throw pillows, no photos or clutter or personal effects of any kind. The space is intended to transform its occupant - and it does.JaneAfter a personal tragedy, Jane needs a fresh start. When she finds One Folgate Street, she is instantly drawn to the space - and to its aloof but seductive creator. Moving in, Jane soon learns about the untimely death of the home's previous tenant, a woman similar to Jane in age and appearance. As Jane tries to untangle truth from lies, she unwittingly follows the same patterns, makes the same choices, crosses paths with the same people, and experiences the same terror as the girl before.Listening Length: 9 hours and 59 minutes

Detail Value
Author J.P. Delaney
Published 2017
Pages 341
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 23,500

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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23.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.70, The Girl Before is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.70
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Girl Before?

The Girl Before is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Girl Before worth reading?

Based on 23.5K reader ratings, The Girl Before has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Girl Before?

The Girl Before has 341 pages.

Who wrote The Girl Before?

The Girl Before was written by J.P. Delaney. It was first published in 2017.

What is the ISBN for The Girl Before?

The ISBN-13 for The Girl Before is 9780425285050.0.

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