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a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages
A page-turner refers to a book or piece of writing that is highly engaging and compelling, making readers eager to turn the pages quickly. This quality often comes from a gripping plot, well-developed characters, or suspenseful writing that captures the reader's interest and keeps them absorbed in the narrative.
- The mystery novel was a real page-turner; I couldn't put it down.
- Her latest thriller is a page-turner with unexpected twists at every chapter.
- The biography turned out to be a page-turner, revealing secrets about the author’s life.
- This historical fiction novel is a true page-turner, full of suspense.
- The page-turner kept me awake all night, unable to stop reading.