Jim answers “can i read this book without reading the...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about The Trespasser:

can i read this book without reading the other five? or do i need to read all of them to understand what's going on?

Jim it is not necessary to read french's books in order. each is self contained. it is true that the protagonist in each new book was a supporting charact…moreit is not necessary to read french's books in order. each is self contained. it is true that the protagonist in each new book was a supporting character in her last so if you read the others, it does enhance your experience with the newest, but that's it. i have not read the trespasser yet. (i was waiting for its release and don't know how i missed it). however, i've read all of her other books and thoroughly enjoyed each one for its intelligent and well crafted writing as well as its engaging plot and very human characters. she's worth reading and one of a handful of authors (including but not limited to philipp meyer, george r r martin, and glen duncan) whom i follow and await their new releases to read. i highly recommend her. (less)

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