The Dark Obsession of Joe Goldberg in 'Hidden Bodies'

In Caroline Kepnes' gripping novel, 'Hidden Bodies', we are re-introduced to Joe Goldberg, a complex and disturbing character who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. The sequel to her debut novel, 'You', 'Hidden Bodies' is based on the hit Netflix series of the same name.

Joe's obsession with his new girlfriend drives him to desperate measures as he tries to keep his dark past buried. But as we delve deeper into his psyche, it becomes clear that Joe's fixation on love and control is rooted in a deep-seated fear of being rejected and hurt. His past is marked by the bodies of four women who became 'collateral damage' in his pursuit of love.

As Joe navigates the city of second chances, Los Angeles, he blends in effortlessly with the young upstarts and wannabe stars of Hollywood. But beneath his charming exterior lies a calculating mind that will do whatever it takes to keep his secrets hidden.

Praise for 'Hidden Bodies' has been widespread, with critics hailing it as a 'brilliant thriller' and 'a fantastically creepy tale'. Stephen King himself calls it 'hypnotic and scary', while Lena Dunham praises its 'wit and style'.

Throughout the book, Kepnes masterfully weaves together themes of obsession, control, and the blurred lines between love and violence. As Joe's dark thoughts multiply and threaten to destroy everything he holds dear, we are forced to confront the darkest corners of our own desires and fears.

Will Joe finally find what he is searching for in Los Angeles, or will his past continue to haunt him? 'Hidden Bodies' is a compulsively readable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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