Heartbroken (novel)
| Author | Lisa Unger |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime fiction, Thriller |
| Published | June 2012 |
| Publisher | Crown Publishing |
| Publication place | United States |
Heartbroken is a standalone psychological thriller by American author Lisa Unger, published in 2012.
Reception
Associated 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
Heartbroken was chosen by New York Daily News, Publishers Weekly Editors and Suspense Magazine as a best new book in 2012.[4]
References
- ^ "Review: Unger's 'Heartbroken' a heartbreaking story". Amarillo Globe-News. June 29, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Cogdill, Oline H. (June 24, 2012). "Women's lives intersect in tense psycho drama". Sun Sentinel. ProQuest 1021865682. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "HEARTBROKEN". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "Official Web Site of Bestselling Author Lisa Unger". Retrieved April 17, 2014.