The Return
The Return
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
Beta296
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Return by Rachel Harrison tells the story of a woman coping with the sudden reappearance of her long-missing friend. As they reunite during a weekend retreat with friends, unsettling events unfold, testing their bonds and sense of reality. The narrative explores themes of friendship, trust, and the psychological impacts of trauma.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Return by Rachel Harrison offers a chilling blend of horror and friendship exploration. Readers praise its strong, atmospheric tension and unique narrative voice. Some find the pacing slow and the character development uneven, but the eerie ambiance and psychological depth generally captivate. This debut novel effectively melds suspense with emotional complexity.
Who Should Read The Return?
A fan of eerie, psychological thrillers with a focus on friendship dynamics would relish The Return by Rachel Harrison. Readers who enjoyed The Girl on the Train or Gone Girl for their suspense and unsettling twists will likely be captivated by Harrison's exploration of suspenseful and chilling atmospheres.
22,601 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
296
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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