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The Night Strangers

Chris Bohjalian
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The Night Strangers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Chris Bohjalian

The Night Strangers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Night Strangers, a pilot named Chip struggles with trauma after a crash landing. He moves with his family to New Hampshire, where they encounter unsettling events in their Victorian home and strange behavior from local herbalists. The novel explores themes of guilt, supernatural occurrences, and the impact of past decisions on the present.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.4

18,859 ratings

40%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

25%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian blends psychological thriller with supernatural elements, garnering praise for its haunting atmosphere and complex characters. Critics appreciate its suspenseful narrative and vivid writing. However, some find the plot too convoluted and pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a chilling, engrossing read with mixed execution.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Strangers?

Readers who enjoy The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian typically appreciate psychological thrillers with a supernatural twist. Fans of Stephen King's The Shining and Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House would likely find the eerie, suspenseful atmosphere and complex characters appealing.

3.4

18,859 ratings

40%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

25%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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