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Heartbroken is a standalone psychological thriller by American author Lisa Unger, published in 2012.
| Author | Lisa Unger |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime fiction, Thriller |
| Published | June 2012 |
| Publisher | Crown Publishing |
| Publication place | United States |
Reception
editAssociated Press wrote that Unger "immerses the reader in the nuances of the frustrations and anxiety felt when obligation is the reason for a family visit" and "examines the feelings of abandonment and anger when it seems your family doesn't care."[1] Oline H. Cogdill of the Sun Sentinel wrote that the novel "works well as an intense psychological thriller that explores a family with complex relationships, destructive secrets and uneasy legacies."[2] Kirkus Reviews wrote that Unger is a "master at building characters that crackle with personality and purpose, and the women in this novel are no exception" and "knows how to write a taut thriller" while criticising her characterisation of Emily, which "keeps this book from being extraordinary."[3]
Awards and honors
editHeartbroken was chosen by New York Daily News, Publishers Weekly Editors and Suspense Magazine as a best new book in 2012.[4][better source needed]
References
edit- ^ "Review: Unger's 'Heartbroken' a heartbreaking story". Amarillo Globe-News. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Cogdill, Oline H. (24 June 2012). "Women's lives intersect in tense psycho drama". Sun Sentinel. ProQuest 1021865682. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "HEARTBROKEN". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Official Web Site of Bestselling Author Lisa Unger". Retrieved 2014-04-17.