47 pages 1 hour read

B.A. Paris

The Breakdown

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Reviews & Readership

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B.A. Paris's The Breakdown receives mixed reviews. Readers praise its gripping psychological tension and unpredictable twists, enhancing its thriller appeal. However, criticism arises over its repetitive themes and one-dimensional characters, which some find detract from the story's overall impact. Fans of Paris will appreciate its familiar suspenseful style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Breakdown?

Fans of psychological thrillers who enjoyed Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will relish The Breakdown by B.A. Paris. This novel suits readers who appreciate suspenseful, twist-filled narratives that explore themes of memory, guilt, and psychological tension.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
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