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52 pages 1 hour read

Julia Heaberlin

We Are All the Same in the Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin is a psychological thriller that explores the intertwining lives of a small-town detective and a mysterious mute girl. As they delve into an unsolved crime, secrets unravel, challenging their perceptions of truth and justice.

Reviews & Readership

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We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin captivates with its atmospheric tension and richly developed characters, providing a gripping psychological thriller. While praised for its intricate plot and compelling prose, some readers found the pacing uneven and the conclusion less satisfying. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, well-written novel with some minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Are All the Same in the Dark?

Fans of gripping psychological thrillers and southern gothic mysteries will enjoy We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin. This novel will captivate readers who appreciate works like Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects or Karin Slaughter’s Pretty Girls, as it combines haunting atmospheres with complex, dark family secrets.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

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