No Time for Goodbye
No Time for Goodbye
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime FictionConnecticut • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Linwood Barclay's No Time for Goodbye follows a woman who, after being drugged, awakens to find her family has vanished without a trace. Twenty-five years later, new clues emerge, reigniting her search for the truth behind their disappearance and leading her into unexpected danger and revelations.
Reviews & Readership
48,686 ratings
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Review Roundup
Linwood Barclay's No Time for Goodbye grips readers with its compelling mystery and fast-paced narrative. Praised for its engaging plot and surprising twists, it keeps audiences hooked. However, some critics find character development lacking and the ending predictable. Overall, it’s a thrilling read with some minor flaws.
Who Should Read No Time for Goodbye?
A reader who enjoys fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with unexpected twists would find No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay captivating. Fans of Harlan Coben’s Tell No One or Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl will appreciate Barclay’s skill in creating tension and intricate plots that keep them guessing.
48,686 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
No Time for Goodbye was a significant commercial success and helped catapult Linwood Barclay into international stardom, especially in countries like the UK, where it became a bestseller.
The novel was awarded the Richard & Judy Summer Read award in 2008, a recognition from a popular British book club known for boosting book sales.
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Before gaining fame as a novelist, Linwood Barclay was a columnist for the Toronto Star, where he honed his writing skills and narrative style over many years.
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime FictionConnecticut • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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