57 pages • 1 hour read
Stacy WillinghamAll the Dangerous Things
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Isabelle Drake, an insomniac, teams up with true crime podcaster Waylon Spencer to investigate her son Mason's kidnapping a year prior, only to question everyone's culpability, including her own, as she navigates her fraught memories and the traumatic death of her sister in childhood. All the Dangerous Things depicts emotional abuse, miscarriage, postpartum psychosis, and child death, and references drug abuse and suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stacy Willingham's All the Dangerous Things captivates with its intense psychological depth and intricate plot. Reviewers praise the vivid character development and gripping suspense. However, some criticize the pacing as uneven and the resolution as predictable. Overall, it’s a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts despite minor flaws.
Who Should Read All the Dangerous Things?
A reader who would enjoy All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham is likely a fan of psychological thrillers with strong female protagonists. Comparable to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, this book appeals to those who appreciate intricate plots, deep character development, and unsettling suspense.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Grief / Death
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger