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Page Turner

The idiom "page-turner" is used to describe a book or a story that is so interesting and engaging that it makes the reader want to keep reading and turning the pages to find out what happens next.

When you use this idiom, you are saying that the book is very captivating and holds your attention from beginning to end. It is so good that you can't put it down and you keep reading until you finish it.

For example, you could say, "I just finished reading this book and it was a real page-turner. I couldn't stop reading until I got to the end."

This idiom is often used to describe novels, but it can also be used for other types of books or stories, such as memoirs or biographies.

Overall, if you want to describe a book that is exciting and keeps you hooked until the end, you can use the idiom "page-turner."


The usage of the idiom 'Page Turner' in a sentence

• This book is a real page-turner, I can't stop reading it.

• The mystery novel I'm reading is such a page-turner, I stayed up all night to finish it.

• The historical fiction book I read last week was a real page-turner, I was completely engrossed in the story.

• The suspenseful plot made the book a real page-turner, I finished it in just two days.

• This book is a real page-turner, I couldn't stop reading it! (basic opinion)

• I'm not a big reader, but this page-turner had me up until 2am. (expressing surprise)

• The intricate plot and well-developed characters make this page-turner a literary masterpiece. (advanced analysis)

• I've read a lot of books, but this one is a true page-turner. (comparing to other books)

• The suspense in this page-turner kept me on the edge of my seat. (describing the book)

• This page-turner is a must-read for anyone who loves thrillers. (recommendation)

• The author's writing style and the intriguing characters made the novel a page-turner, I couldn't put it down.

• I've read many books in my lifetime, but this one is a true page-turner, I was captivated from beginning to end.

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