The Retreat
The Retreat
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rocky Mountains • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi, people gather at a remote mountain lodge for an artistic retreat. The story follows their experiences as they navigate interpersonal tensions and the challenges posed by their surroundings. The novel explores themes of creativity, isolation, and survival.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
1,133 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi offers a gripping blend of psychological suspense and atmospheric tension. Readers praise the compelling character development and the immersive setting. However, some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, the novel effectively engages with themes of isolation and survival, attracting fans of thriller and mystery genres.
Who Should Read The Retreat?
A reader who enjoys The Retreat by Elisabeth de Mariaffi likely craves thrillers with psychological depth and suspense. Fans of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which offer twists and unreliable narratives, would find its isolated setting and tense atmosphere captivating.
1,133 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Rocky Mountains • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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