"The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz is a clever and gripping thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The story follows Jacob Finch Bonner, a once-promising writer who is now struggling to make ends meet teaching at a third-rate MFA program. When a student named Evan Parker dies unexpectedly, Jacob discovers that Evan had been working on a novel that is not only brilliant, but also eerily similar to a book Jacob had started years ago but never finished.
As Jacob delves deeper into Evan's novel, he becomes consumed by jealousy and the desire to claim the book as his own. But as he begins to unravel the mystery behind Evan's death, Jacob soon realizes that there may be darker forces at play, and that his obsession with the book may have deadly consequences.
Korelitz's writing is sharp and engaging, with a plot that is both intricate and suspenseful. The characters are well-developed and complex, and the twists and turns of the story will keep readers guessing until the very end. "The Plot" is a thought-provoking and thrilling read that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers and literary fiction alike. Highly recommended.