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The Night Guest

Fiona McFarlane
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The Night Guest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Fiona McFarlane

The Night Guest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane follows Ruth, an elderly woman living alone, as she grapples with the boundaries between reality and illusion. Her life is disrupted by the mysterious presence of a tiger and Frida, an enigmatic caregiver. The novel explores themes of aging, vulnerability, and trust in a setting that blurs the line between imagination and reality.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.5

6,846 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fiona McFarlane’s The Night Guest is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and exploration of aging and trust. Critics commend its suspenseful and haunting narrative, though some find the pacing uneven. The novel deftly balances reality and the surreal, drawing readers into the protagonist's unsettling world.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Guest?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers and introspective narratives, akin to The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes, would appreciate The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane. Fans of atmospheric tales, exploring themes of memory and aging, will find its enigmatic storytelling engaging.

3.5

6,846 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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