The Good Son

Name: The Good Son
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SKU: 9780349142937
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By You-Jeong Jeong

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Summary

The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong is a psychological thriller that delves deep into the mind of a young man named Yu-jin, who wakes up one morning to discover his mother's lifeless body at the base of their apartment's stairs. As he grapples with the discovery and his fragmented memories, the story unravels the intricate layers of his past and his troubled psyche. As Yu-jin attempts to piece together the events leading up to his mother's death, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and chilling revelations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy psychological thrillers that delve into the complexities of memory and identity. Set against an intense backdrop, it offers a gripping narrative that will keep you guessing, with twists that unravel deep family secrets and psychological intrigue. If you appreciate intricately plotted stories that explore the darker aspects of the human mind, this might be the perfect read for you.

The Good Son

'For fans of Jo Nesbo and Patricia Highsmith' A. J. Finn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

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‘For fans of Jo Nesbo and Patricia Highsmith’ A. J. Finn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

YOU WAKE UP COVERED IN BLOOD

THERE'S A BODY DOWNSTAIRS

YOUR MOTHER'S BODY

YOU DIDN'T DO IT. DID YOU?

HOW COULD YOU, YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN The Good Son

The international sensation from Korea's million-copy bestselling author You-Jeong Jeong.

When Yu-jin wakes up covered in blood, and finds the body of his mother downstairs, he decides to hide the evidence and pursue the killer himself.

Then young women start disappearing in his South Korean town. Who is he hunting? And why does the answer take him back to his brother and father who lost their lives many years ago?

The Good Son is inspired by a true story.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong is described as an intense psychological thriller that combines dark humour and psychological terror. Critics praise its gripping narrative and unsettling atmosphere, drawing comparisons to authors like Stephen King and Patricia Highsmith. The book explores a disturbing mother-son relationship with tension and mood reminiscent of classic thrillers, making it hard for readers to put down.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349142937

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction You-Jeong Jeong

About the Author

You-jeong Jeong was born in Hampyeong, South Korea. She initially trained and worked as a nurse. She is now South Korea's leading writer of psychological crime and thriller fiction and is often compared to Stephen King and Raymond Chandler. You-jeong is the author of four novels including Seven Years of Darkness, which was named one of the top ten crime novels of 2015 by the German newspaper Die Zeit. Her work has been translated into Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Thai and Vietnamese. The Good Son is the first of her books to be translated into English.