64 pages 2 hours read

Lisa Scottoline

What Happened to the Bennetts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Lisa Scottoline's What Happened to the Bennetts has been praised for its gripping and fast-paced narrative, drawing readers into a family's harrowing ordeal. However, some critics noted an overreliance on clichés and predictability in the plot. Overall, the novel is well-received for its emotional depth and suspenseful storytelling, despite minor criticisms of its formulaic elements.

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Who Should Read What Happened to the Bennetts?

Readers who enjoy gripping family dramas and legal thrillers, akin to those by Jodi Picoult or John Grisham, will find What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline captivating. This novel appeals to those who appreciate intense emotional narratives intertwined with suspenseful courtroom plots.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Masculinity
Relationships: Fathers
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Topics
Grief / Death