The Grownup
by Gillian Flynn
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn holds a well received rating of 3.54 out of 5, based on 42.5K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 64 pages.
About The Grownup
A canny young woman is struggling to survive by perpetrating various levels of mostly harmless fraud. On a rainy April morning, she is reading auras at Spiritual Palms when Susan Burke walks in. A keen observer of human behavior, our unnamed narrator immediately diagnoses beautiful, rich Susan as an unhappy woman eager to give her lovely life a drama injection. However, when the "psychic" visits the eerie Victorian home that has been the source of Susan's terror and grief, she realizes she may not have to pretend to believe in ghosts anymore. Miles, Susan's teenage stepson, doesn't help matters with his disturbing manner and grisly imagination. The three are soon locked in a chilling battle to discover where the evil truly lurks and what, if anything, can be done to escape it.“The Grownup,” originally appeared as “What Do You Do?” in George R. R. Martin’s Rogues anthology.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gillian Flynn |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Genres | Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.54 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 42,536 |
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What genre is The Grownup?
The Grownup is categorized as Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Grownup worth reading?
Based on 42.5K reader ratings, The Grownup has an average score of 3.54 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Grownup?
The Grownup has 64 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Grownup?
The Grownup was written by Gillian Flynn. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Grownup?
The ISBN-13 for The Grownup is 9780804188980.0.
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