Why people recommend it
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware is a suspenseful thriller about a reclusive writer who gets drawn into a chaotic weekend in a remote glass house that ultimately ends in murder. The book received varied attention across multiple episodes of The Book Review podcast. Jennifer Szalai mentioned picking up a paperback copy of the novel, noting its impending adaptation into a major motion picture. In a different episode, Tina Jordan offered a contrasting critique, admitting she had a complicated relationship with the author's work and did not love this particular title as much as most readers did. Meanwhile, Alexandra Alter discussed the debut novel during a segment focused on books receiving significant buzz, comparing its thrilling style to popular contemporary bestsellers like Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. Despite the mixed critical reception from individual readers like Tina Jordan, the novel clearly captured widespread public attention and generated substantial literary conversation. Listeners tuning into the podcast were provided with a well-rounded view of the psychological thriller, balancing the commercial success and enthusiastic buzz with candid personal critiques from seasoned reviewers within the literary community.
Who recommended it
- Jennifer Szalai Recommended
- Tina Jordan Discussed
- Alexandra Alter Discussed
Jennifer Szalai — 1 mention
“so I picked up a copy of in a dark dark wood which is now in paperback and apparently soon to be a major motion picture”
Tina Jordan — 1 mention
“and I should say up front that I have a complicated relationship with Ruth wear books because unlike most people I did not love in a dark dark wood I it either”
Alexandra Alter — 1 mention
“and uh another debut novel that is getting a lot of Buzz is Ruth wear's novel in a dark wood which is kind of in the vein of Gone Girl girl on the train”