41 pages 1 hour read

Lucille Fletcher

The Hitchhiker

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1941

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Lucille Fletcher's The Hitchhiker is lauded for its suspenseful narrative and eerie atmosphere, making it a compelling psychological thriller. Critics appreciate its tightly woven plot and effective use of tension. However, some find the character development lacking and the ending somewhat predictable. Overall, it's a gripping, albeit brief, read that keeps readers on edge.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hitchhiker?

Readers who enjoy suspenseful, psychological thrillers with a touch of paranoia, similar to Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith or Misery by Stephen King, will be captivated by Lucille Fletcher's The Hitchhiker. The story's eerie atmosphere and gripping narrative will appeal to fans of classic, spine-chilling tales.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Natural World: Appearance & Reality