A phony psychic realizes she's in way over her head while "cleansing" a wealthy client's home. But is the danger supernatural or human? You'll be wondering who's conning who till the last page of this story from the author of Gone Girl.
Sep 20, 2023JCLJenV rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"The Grownup" is very adult and creepy. The author did what she set out to do; created a ghost story that hangs around after the book is closed. At 62 pages, this novella is easy to complete in one sitting.
Jan 29, 2023george6845 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A nice little read, very entertaining and well written with surprises. Flynn keeps you turning pages and enjoying this short story. And then you want more.
Jan 06, 2023cmlibrary_MegMH rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Adulting is hard. Especially when you're a fake psychic and your wealthy client lives in a possibly haunted house with her potentially murderous stepson. All you can do is try to get by... and get out alive. This (very) short story from…
Aug 06, 2022D153 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I will probably enjoy anything Gillian Flynn writes- I do wish this was a bit longer and provided a bit more closure, but then again that's what made the book so memorable. A very quick read that jumps right in and holds your attention to…
Oct 30, 2021neyoscribbles rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I didn’t know what to expect considering how short this book was, however, it was yet another twisted story by the author of Gone Girl. It almost started off as a journal entry and kept me really intrigued. It is well written and creepy…
Jul 01, 2021RebelBelle13 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
OK, so... where's the rest of the story? It just stops. We're supposed to figure out what happens and who's telling the truth? Uh-uh, sorry, that just doesn't work for me, Ms Flynn. I really enjoyed the story and was invested in the…
Interesting story.
Somewhat not believable but still couldn't put it down.
Finished in one sitting so if you are looking for something short, this one is pretty good.
Jun 30, 2020Fuzzy_Slippers rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Super open ended and you don't really know what the "truth" is in the end but it was a really interesting story. The more I reflect on it, the more I think I like it.
Apr 16, 2019RobertC65 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Now here's a creepy tale...and one that makes the reader really think. I was reminded of The Turn of the Screw, The Haunting of Hill House and The Shining-definitely a great Gillian Flynn story.
Nov 19, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A scam artist posing as a psychic latches on to one of her clients and gets much more than she bargained for in Gillian Flynn’s eerie, engrossing novella “The Grownup.” Fans of Flynn’s caustic wit, dark humor and very messed up female…
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