A "gripping story" refers to a narrative or tale that captivates and holds the reader's or listener's attention throughout its entirety. It is interesting, exciting, and engrossing, making it difficult to put down or forget. Full definition
This is a sad, yet gripping story of a true life tragedy and learning to live again. (bookbrowse.com)
Emotionally gripping stories, surprises and real - life scenarios positively affect the learning process and increase the degree of information retention. (elearningindustry.com)
I didn't much care for the 2015 Best Picture of the Year Spotlight; in my view, it was a Lifetime version of the kind of gripping story about journalism that All the President's Men actually was. (fortune.com)