Grip-lit

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A subgenre of psychological thriller novels that combine elements of gripping suspense with elements of domestic or psychological drama. uncommon, uncountable

    "Data shows that it might remain a popular activity in 2016 too, and that, like grip-lit, it might even be here to stay."

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"Data shows that it might remain a popular activity in 2016 too, and that, like grip-lit, it might even be here to stay."

Etymology

Coined by Irish author Marian Keyes in a now deleted tweet published on January 31, 2015.

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