Beatrice and four close friends from an elite boarding school reunite a year after the death of her boyfriend, Whit, who was part of their circle. A fatal car accident that night leaves the group trapped in a single day that repeats again and again. A mysterious figure explains that only one of them can return to the living, and they must vote on who. As the loop continues, Beatrice digs through memories of the group and the secrets each of them has kept, trying to learn what really happened to Whit.
Marisha Pessl's young-adult thriller suits readers who like time-loop puzzles, tight friend groups and twisty reveals. Anyone who enjoys a suspense novel built on a ticking, repeating clock will find it quick to read.
Escapist; an easy read.
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- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
