When Will There Be Good News? (Jackson Brodie, #3)
by Kate Atkinson
When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 25.4K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 400 pages.
About When Will There Be Good News?
Three lives come together in unexpected and thrilling ways in Kate Atkinson's When Will There Be Good News?On a hot summer day, Joanna Mason's family slowly wanders home along a country lane. A moment later, Joanna's life is changed forever...On a dark night thirty years later, ex-detective Jackson Brodie finds himself on a train that is both crowded and late. Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly hears a shocking sound...At the end of a long day, 16-year-old Reggie is looking forward to watching a little TV. Then a terrifying noise shatters her peaceful evening. Luckily, Reggie makes it a point to be prepared for an emergency...These three lives come together in unexpected and deeply thrilling ways in the latest novel from Kate Atkinson, the critically acclaimed author who Harlan Coben calls "an absolute must-read."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kate Atkinson |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,366 |
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What genre is When Will There Be Good News??
When Will There Be Good News? is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is When Will There Be Good News? worth reading?
Based on 25.4K reader ratings, When Will There Be Good News? has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is When Will There Be Good News??
When Will There Be Good News? has 400 pages.
Who wrote When Will There Be Good News??
When Will There Be Good News? was written by Kate Atkinson. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for When Will There Be Good News??
The ISBN-13 for When Will There Be Good News? is 9780316154860.0.
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