Book Brief

People Like Us

Dana Mele, Dana Mele

People Like Us

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Dana Mele, Dana Mele

People Like Us

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Topic
LGBTQ+

Education
Publication Year

2018

Publisher

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Audience

YA

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Super Short Summary

People Like Us by Dana Mele follows a high school student entangled in a murder investigation at a prestigious boarding school. The narrative explores themes of identity, betrayal, and the complexities of friendship as the protagonist navigates a web of secrets while trying to uncover the truth behind a classmate's mysterious death.

Reviews & Readership

3.5

19,703 ratings

52%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

People Like Us by Dana Mele offers a gripping psychological thriller set in a privileged boarding school, praised for its fast-paced plot and strong character development. Readers enjoy the suspense and intricate mystery, though some find the story predictable. The writing style is engaging, but certain twists feel forced. Overall, it's a captivating read with room for stronger originality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read People Like Us?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers with a prep school backdrop, akin to One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, will enjoy People Like Us. Fans of intricate plots, unreliable narrators, and suspenseful twists will find themselves captivated by Dana Mele's gripping storytelling and complex characters.

3.5

19,703 ratings

52%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Topic
LGBTQ+

Education
Publication Year

2018

Publisher

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Audience

YA

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