You Were Never Really Here by Jonathan Ames

You Were Never Really Here

Jonathan Ames

92 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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You Were Never Really Here by Jonathan Ames is a gripping and intense thriller that will captivate readers who enjoy complex, morally ambiguous characters, gritty storytelling, and stimulating explorations of corruption, trauma, and the human condition, making it a perfect fit for fans of dark, psychological fiction and those who appreciate a good anti-hero.

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Now a major motion picture starring Joaquin Phoenix, You Were Never Really Here is a gritty, harrowing story of corruption and one man's violent quest for vengeance.Joe has witnessed things that cannot be erased. A former FBI agent and Marine, his...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 639 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

tense: 75%

sad: 44%

mysterious: 36%

emotional: 19%

adventurous: 16%

challenging: 13%

reflective: 5%


Pace

94% of readers chose fast
2% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

51% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

3% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
92% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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