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The Genius

Jesse Kellerman
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The Genius

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Jesse Kellerman

The Genius

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Genius by Jesse Kellerman, a young art dealer encounters a box of enigmatic drawings. As the dealer investigates, they uncover a hidden artistic genius and become entangled in the mysteries surrounding the artist's life and disappearance. The narrative blends art, mystery, and suspense as the protagonist seeks answers.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.8

5,042 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Genius by Jesse Kellerman is praised for its intricate plot and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the suspenseful narrative and the intelligent exploration of art and identity. However, some find the pacing uneven and the extensive art descriptions occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Genius?

A reader who enjoys The Genius by Jesse Kellerman would likely appreciate psychological thrillers with art-world intrigue, akin to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Fans of detailed mysteries involving complex characters and intellectual puzzles would find this novel engaging.

3.8

5,042 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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