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Hidden Bodies is a contemporary psychological thriller novel written by Caroline Kepnes, published in 2016. It serves as the direct sequel to her highly successful 2014 novel, You. The story continues to follow the perspective of the obsessive protagonist and stalker, Joe Goldberg, as he relocates from New York City to Los Angeles in pursuit of a new romantic interest. Targeted at mature readers who enjoy dark, character-driven suspense, the novel delves into the protagonist's ongoing psychological manipulations and criminal activities.
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Is Hidden Bodies a sequel to You?
Yes, Hidden Bodies is Caroline Kepnes's direct sequel to You, which was published in 2014. Hidden Bodies followed in 2016 and continues the story through Joe Goldberg's perspective.
Where does Joe Goldberg go in Hidden Bodies?
Joe leaves New York and becomes involved in a new part of his life in Los Angeles, where Love Quinn becomes important to the story. The novel keeps the obsessive first-person viewpoint that defined You.
Does Netflix's You season 2 adapt Hidden Bodies exactly?
No, Netflix's second season uses some shared characters and broad ideas, including Joe and Love, but it is not a scene-by-scene adaptation of the 2016 novel. The book and television series take different paths with the characters.
What book comes after Hidden Bodies?
Caroline Kepnes followed Hidden Bodies with You Love Me in 2021. The next Joe Goldberg novel was For You and Only You, published in 2023.
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