The Edge of Normal
The Edge of Normal
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
San Francisco, California • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton follows a person, who is a survivor of captivity and is navigating life post-trauma. This individual uses their experience to help another recently released from a similar situation. The narrative intertwines themes of resilience, recovery, and the pursuit of justice.
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
4,092 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton is praised for its gripping narrative and well-developed protagonist, Reeve, a survivor who captivates readers. Many appreciate the suspenseful pacing and psychological depth. Criticisms include occasional predictability and some underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's a compelling thriller that engages its audience effectively.
Who Should Read The Edge of Normal?
A reader who enjoys The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton likely appreciates psychological thrillers with strong, resilient female protagonists. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo would appreciate this novel's suspenseful narrative and exploration of trauma survival.
4,092 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Edge of Normal is Carla Norton's debut fiction novel, although she is also known for her true crime writing.
The novel was a Thriller Award finalist for Best Hardcover Novel in 2014, showcasing its critical acclaim within the thriller community.
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The book is known for its psychological depth, reflecting Carla Norton's background and expertise in writing about crime and psychology.
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Novel • Fiction
San Francisco, California • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
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