The Secrets She Keeps
The Secrets She Keeps
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionSydney, Australia • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham explores the intersecting lives of two women, each harboring significant secrets. As their paths cross, their hidden truths emerge, leading to unforeseen consequences. This psychological thriller delves into themes of envy, deception, and the desire for a different life.
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Review Roundup
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham is a gripping psychological thriller praised for its well-drawn characters and masterful tension. Readers appreciate the engrossing narrative and twists, though some feel the pacing slows in places. Overall, it’s acclaimed for suspense and depth, making it a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Secrets She Keeps?
Fans of psychological thrillers with intricate plots and suspenseful twists, akin to Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, will be captivated by Michael Robotham’s The Secrets She Keeps. The novel deftly explores dark secrets and complex characters, appealing to readers who enjoy gripping, character-driven narratives.
49,130 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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The Secrets She Keeps was adapted into a television series by the same name, which premiered on Network Ten in Australia in 2020 and was later picked up by international streaming services such as BBC One and AMC.
Michael Robotham, the author of The Secrets She Keeps, is an Australian crime writer who previously worked as an investigative journalist, drawing on his journalistic experience to craft suspenseful, psychological thrillers.
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The novel was inspired by a real-life story that Robotham’s wife heard about in a grocery store, which sparked the idea for a narrative centered around secrets and the facade of normalcy.
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionSydney, Australia • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
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