55 pages • 1 hour read
Chris PavoneThe Expats
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Expats by Chris Pavone follows Kate Moore, a former CIA agent who relocates to Luxembourg with her husband, Dexter, and their children. As Kate adjusts to domestic life, she becomes suspicious of Dexter and a new expatriate couple, Bill and Julia. When a massive cyber heist implicates her husband, Kate uses her espionage skills to uncover the truth while managing her own secrets.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Chris Pavone's thriller, The Expats, garners praise for its intricate plot and engaging espionage narrative, effectively capturing expatriate life and marital tensions. Critics commend the novel's brisk pace and twisting storyline. However, some find the characters underdeveloped and the plot at times convoluted. Overall, it is an entertaining read with a few shortcomings in character depth.
Who Should Read The Expats?
Fans of spy thrillers and domestic suspense will relish The Expats by Chris Pavone. Readers who enjoyed the intrigue and tension of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and the international espionage of John le Carré's novels will find this book captivating. It’s perfect for those who enjoy layered plots with unexpected twists.