All Things Cease to Appear
All Things Cease to Appear
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Upstate New York • 1970s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage is a psychological thriller set in rural New York. It explores themes of trauma, mystery, and human nature through the intersecting lives of a family experiencing tragedy and a community grappling with hidden secrets. The novel delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and redemption.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Suspenseful
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
15,429 ratings
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Review Roundup
All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage is praised for its atmospheric prose and complex character studies. The novel excels in blending mystery with gothic elements, offering a gripping narrative. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the multiple perspectives challenging. Overall, it’s a haunting exploration of themes like grief and morality.
Who Should Read All Things Cease to Appear?
A reader who enjoys All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage likely appreciates psychological thrillers interwoven with literary fiction. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Tana French's In the Woods would be drawn to its atmospheric tension, complex characters, and exploration of family secrets.
15,429 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
All Things Cease to Appear was adapted into a film in 2021 titled Things Heard & Seen, starring Amanda Seyfried and James Norton.
Elizabeth Brundage's writing style in All Things Cease to Appear has been praised for its atmospheric and haunting prose, blending elements of mystery and psychological thriller.
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The novel explores the intricate relationships and hidden tensions in a small rural community, reflecting Brundage's interest in the complexities of human nature and moral ambiguity.
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Novel • Fiction
Upstate New York • 1970s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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