The Girls He Adored
The Girls He Adored
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 2000s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Girls He Adored by Jonathan Nasaw is a psychological thriller featuring FBI Agent E. L. Pender, who pursues a dangerous man with dissociative identity disorder. This individual exhibits violent behavior influenced by his alters, creating a complex and chilling case that Pender must solve. The narrative explores themes of identity and crime.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Girls He Adored by Jonathan Nasaw delivers a gripping psychological thriller with a compelling plot and well-developed protagonist. Critics praise its intense narrative and exploration of multiple personality disorder. However, some find its depiction of mental illness clichéd and pacing uneven. The suspense and character depth offer an engaging read for thriller enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Girls He Adored?
Readers who enjoy gripping psychological thrillers with complex characters, such as those found in The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris or Kiss the Girls by James Patterson, will likely be captivated by Jonathan Nasaw’s The Girls He Adored. Its exploration of dark themes and intense suspense appeals to fans of crime and psychological intrigue.
3,911 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 2000s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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