No One Gets Out Alive
No One Gets Out Alive
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Novel • Fiction
Birmingham, England • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
No One Gets Out Alive by Adam Nevill follows a young woman named Stephanie who, seeking affordable housing, moves into a run-down apartment building. Encountering terrifying phenomena and malevolent spirits, Stephanie faces relentless horror and fights for survival. The novel explores themes of isolation and fear within a chilling, supernatural context.
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No One Gets Out Alive by Adam Nevill is praised for its intense atmosphere and compelling use of horror tropes. Critics commend its ability to evoke genuine terror, enhanced by vivid descriptions and a foreboding setting. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it stands out as a gripping, albeit flawed, horror narrative.
Who Should Read No One Gets Out Alive?
Fans of intense psychological horror and suspense like Stephen King's The Shining or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House will be gripped by Adam Nevill's No One Gets Out Alive. Readers who enjoy deeply unsettling narratives and atmospheric dread will find this novel thoroughly engrossing.
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No One Gets Out Alive is a horror novel by British author Adam Nevill, who is often compared to Stephen King for his ability to weave psychological tension with supernatural horror.
The book was adapted into a film by Netflix, which premiered in 2021 and received praise for its unsettling atmosphere and visual storytelling.
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Adam Nevill's inspiration for the novel stemmed partly from his experiences living in various rented accommodations, channeling his observations of the darker side of urban living.
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Novel • Fiction
Birmingham, England • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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