Pleasantville (novel)
2015 novel by Attica Locke
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Pleasantville is a 2015 mystery thriller novel by Attica Locke. It is a sequel to her debut novel Black Water Rising (2009).
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| Author | Attica Locke |
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| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Published | 2015 |
Plot summary
In 1996, Houston attorney Jay Porter, a single father of two after the death of his wife, investigates the disappearance of teenage political campaign Alicia Nowell during a contested mayoral race.
Reception
The novel received positive reviews from critics.[1] Kirkus Reviews wrote that it "serves up a panorama of nuanced characters and writes with intelligence and depth."[2] Publishers Weekly described the story as rushed but wrote that "the twist-filled plot will keep readers eagerly turning the pages."[3] In The Guardian, Alison Brook praised Locke for "bringing her cast of characters to vivid life with small, unobtrusive brush strokes."[4]
