57 pages • 1 hour read
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Isabelle Drake, an insomniac, teams up with true crime podcaster Waylon Spencer to investigate her son Mason's kidnapping a year prior, only to question everyone's culpability, including her own, as she navigates her fraught memories and the traumatic death of her sister in childhood. All the Dangerous Things depicts emotional abuse, miscarriage, postpartum psychosis, and child death, and references drug abuse and suicide.
Stacy Willingham's All the Dangerous Things captivates with its intense psychological depth and intricate plot. Reviewers praise the vivid character development and gripping suspense. However, some criticize the pacing as uneven and the resolution as predictable. Overall, it’s a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts despite minor flaws.
A reader who would enjoy All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham is likely a fan of psychological thrillers with strong female protagonists. Comparable to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, this book appeals to those who appreciate intricate plots, deep character development, and unsettling suspense.
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Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
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Grief / Death
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