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Verity

4.5(730 ratings)

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Our take on the Verity

Verity is Colleen Hoover's psychological thriller about Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to finish the remaining books in a bestselling series after its author, Verity Crawford, is injured. Sorting through Verity's notes, Lowen finds an unfinished autobiography that suggests far darker things about the family. It is a fast, twist-heavy read built for readers who want suspense and an unreliable narrator rather than literary depth. It sits alongside Hoover's romance novels but trades sentiment for dread, and readers who like Gillian Flynn-style domestic suspense tend to take to it.

Best forReaders new to psychological thrillersColleen Hoover fans branching into suspenseAnyone wanting a fast, twist-driven page-turnerBook clubs that like to argue about endings
Pros
  • Short chapters that pull you through in a sitting or two
  • A narrator whose reliability is genuinely in question
  • The manuscript-within-the-novel device adds unease
  • Strong word-of-mouth; a #1 New York Times bestseller
  • Adapted into a film, which helps new readers place it
Cons
  • The central twist divides readers sharply
  • Prose is plain and plot-first
  • Some characters feel thin next to the premise
  • Dark content some readers find upsetting

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Verity price history

Lowest price we've seen: $7.49 on Nov 3 at BookOutlet.com. Tracked across 10 stores since Nov 3.

What reviewers say

  • 4.5 / 5730 ratings

Readers rate it highly and describe staying up late to finish it, with the twist as the most talked-about element. Opinion splits on whether that twist lands or feels cheap, and some find the darker passages hard going.

What people mention
  • TwistMixedReaders call the twist the reason to read it, though a vocal share say it strains credibility.
  • PacingPraisedMany describe finishing it in one or two sittings because the chapters move quickly.
  • Writing styleCriticisedSome readers find the prose plain and the characters underdeveloped.
  • Dark contentMixedThe unsettling family material is what makes it gripping for some and too much for others.
  • AtmospherePraisedReviewers credit the manuscript device and the Crawford house with building real dread.

From BookOutlet.com

  • #1 New York Times bestselling psychological thriller by Colleen Hoover
  • Inspiration for the major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson
  • A struggling writer is hired to finish a bestselling author's book series and uncovers a disturbing unfinished autobiography
  • Also a USA Today, Globe and Mail and Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • Paperback edition, 353 pages
  • Published by Grand Central Publishing, in English

About the Verity

Verity is a psychological thriller by Colleen Hoover. A struggling writer is hired to finish a bestselling author's book series. While working, she uncovers a disturbing unfinished autobiography.

The book was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It was also a USA Today, Globe and Mail and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It inspired the major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.

Author
Colleen Hoover
Format
Paperback
Pages
353
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Language
English

Specifications

Type
Non-fiction
Genre
Body / Mind / Spirit

Questions and answers

Is Verity a romance like Colleen Hoover's other books?
No. It is a psychological thriller with a domestic-suspense setup, not a romance. Readers coming from It Ends With Us should expect dread and an unreliable narrator instead of a love story.
How long is Verity and how fast does it read?
The paperback runs 353 pages with short chapters. Most readers report finishing it in a few sittings because the pacing is quick.
Does Verity have a big twist?
Yes, and it is the most discussed part of the book. Reactions split: some readers were stunned, others found it contrived.
Is Verity suitable for younger readers?
It deals with disturbing family material and adult themes. It is generally shelved as adult fiction rather than young adult.
Is the movie based on the book faithful?
The film starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson adapts the novel's premise. As with most adaptations, readers often note differences in how the ending plays out.
Where is the Verity cheapest?
At BookOutlet.com, for $7.49, 56% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Verity?
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 730 ratings.
Where can I buy the Verity?
10 stores we checked sell it, including Page-a-Day, ThriftBooks.com, Hachette Book Group, BookOutlet.com, eCampus.com.

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