The ObsessionThe Obsession
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What it's about
As a girl, Naomi Carson discovered her father's predatory double life as a serial killer. Years later, now a successful photographer, she buys a house far from her past and begins to build a new life and a new relationship, until her demons find her again.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of Nora Roberts' most suspenseful novels.
You'll love it if you liked
Identity
Shelter in Place
HideawayGood to know
It's romantic suspense with dark themes, and stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers65 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller42 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #101 of the 233 romances we rank
- #186 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #705 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1329 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Obsession worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,329 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Obsession about?
As a girl, Naomi Carson discovered her father's predatory double life as a serial killer. Years later, now a successful photographer, she buys a house far from her past and begins to build a new life and a new relationship, until her demons find her again.
How long does it take to read The Obsession?
About 12 hours (464 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Obsession?
If you liked it, try Identity by Nora Roberts, Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts or Hideaway by Nora Roberts.