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The Rapture

Liz Jensen
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The Rapture

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

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Liz Jensen

The Rapture

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Near Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Rapture by Liz Jensen, a child therapist works with a troubled teenager who claims to have apocalyptic visions. As natural disasters begin occurring, the therapist confronts skepticism and fear, navigating a complex web of belief, science, and impending catastrophe. The narrative explores themes of faith, mental health, and environmental crisis.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.6

2,648 ratings

45%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Rapture by Liz Jensen captivates with its blend of psychological thriller and environmental cautionary tale, showcasing vibrant prose and a gripping plot. Readers praise its compelling characters and intense pace. However, some find the plot's plausibility stretched and the ending unconvincing. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking read that stimulates discussion.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Rapture?

A reader who enjoys The Rapture by Liz Jensen likely appreciates psychological thrillers with apocalyptic themes. Fans of Margaret Atwood's The Year of the Flood or Cormac McCarthy's The Road will find Jensen's narrative intriguing, as it combines suspense with thought-provoking questions about humanity and the future.

3.6

2,648 ratings

45%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Near Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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