50 pages 1 hour read

Paula Hawkins

Into the Water

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins has received mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights Hawkins' strong character development and the atmospheric setting, which adds to the novel's suspense. However, some reviewers found the plot convoluted and the multiple perspectives challenging to follow. The overall reception acknowledges Hawkins' skillful writing but suggests the narrative complexity may not appeal to everyone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Into the Water?

Readers who enjoyed The Girl on the Train or Gone Girl will likely relish Into the Water, which offers a gripping psychological thriller full of twists and dark secrets. Ideal for those who appreciate complex characters and a suspenseful, immersive narrative, this book will keep them on edge.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

HL760L

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction