Police shrugged their shoulders at a childhood assault suffered by university administrator clarissa bourne, sparking her lifelong belief that they will never take her seriously. I spy by claire kendal meet your next favorite book. Prepare yourself for the clunky and overlywordy execution of this plot and for the moments when things inevitably veer off into ridiculous territory. The second sister ebook by claire kendal rakuten kobo. Like the bestselling novels of gillian flynn and s. If you like nicci french or emily barr, you will love this book.
Read the book of you a novel by claire kendal available from rakuten kobo. A magnificent and very worthwhile read and a fully deserved five stars. Kendal maintains a good pace of plot for the most part, and i found this a relatively quick and satisfying read, as the pace and reveals of the plot do make you reluctant to put down or break away from your reading. Its a denselyplotted, tenderlywritten story with familial love at its heart. With a fantastic plot line and brilliant characters, this was a superb psychological thriller that kept me guessing throughout. Most people dread the prospect of jury duty, but university administrator clarissa wants nothing more than to be selected for a trial.
My only criticism of the book of you is that it was a bit too long and i found myself losing interest at certain sections but overall this is a great thrilling read. The book of you is a fantastic debut and has put kendal on my must read authors list. Masterfully constructed, filled with exquisite tension and a pervasive sense of menace, the book of you explores the lines between love and compulsion, fantasy and reality, and offers a heartstopping portrait of a woman determined to survive. Id heard lots of good things about it and had purchased it, but just struggled to get round to. Listen to the book of you audiobook by claire kendal and. I had high expectations when i started claire kendals debut thriller, the book of you. The author wastes no time diving into this story and from chapter one the readers are acutely aware that clarissa is the victim of an extreme stalker. The book of you is her first novel, and it will be translated into over twenty languages. The plot is predictable, but readers who enjoyed kendals previous psychodrama will find much to like here, even though some twists and turns may seem silly and trite, depending on your perception. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. April 29, 2014 the victim of a relentless stalker looks for a way out in kendal s debut novel. Though i didnt find kendals follow up to the book of you either as powerful or believable, the.
The book of you ebook by claire kendal rakuten kobo. An obsessive quest to solve the mystery of her older sisters disappearance puts a young woman in mortal jeopardy in this taut, sophisticated novel of psychological suspense from the author of the truly rivetingnew york times the book of you. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire kendals debut novel is a sophisticated and disturbing portrait of compulsion, control, and terror that will appeal to fans of before i go to sleep, the silent wife, and into the darkest corner. Read the book of you by claire kendal available from rakuten kobo. If you d like to stick with the theme, enduring love by ian mcewan also comes from a different angle and is also highly recommended. The book of you is a wonderful and very tense debut and im looking forward to claire kendal s future creations. I spy by claire kendal, 9780008256838, available at book depository with.
Its realistically done that is frightening and compelling as realisation dawns that options become increasingly less available. Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in englands south west region with her family. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in the south west with her family. Claire kendal s extraordinary debut will haunt readers long after it reaches its terrifying. I spy is a tightlyplotted psychological thriller that kept me reading late into the. Buy the book of you by claire kendal from waterstones today. Im happy to say that i found the second sister to be a worthy followup to claire kendals first novel, the book of you.
Read the book of you by claire kendal for free with a 30 day free trial. The book of you follows clarissa as she tries to avoid, and evade the unwanted attention she is receiving from a work colleague, rafe. Her first novel, the book of you, was translated into more than twenty languages. Read the book of you online by claire kendal books free 30. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire kendal s debut novel is a sophisticated and disturbing portrait of compulsion, control, and terror that will appeal to fans of before i go to sleep, the silent wife, and into the darkest corner.
Watson, the book of you an utterly original fiction debutis a sophisticated psychological thriller that will haunt you long after it reaches its terrifying, breathtaking conclusion. Since their one night stand, he has been absolutely relentless in his pursuit of her, and her story is juxtaposed with the court case for which shes serving as a juror. Free sampler by claire kendal available from rakuten kobo. Weve put ten questions about the book to author claire kendal. Watson, the book of you an utterly original fiction debut is a sophisticated psychological thriller that will haunt you long after it reaches its terrifying, breathtaking conclusion. The book of you is a terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. Please do not assign your class to post book reports on bookbrowse. The book of you claire kendal clarissa has a creepy problem, and his name is rafe.
I spy was a marvellous read that had me totally gripped from the start. Bath to take up the professorship at cambridge hes been plotting all his life to get. This amazing novel by claire kendal should certainly not be missed. This type of plot has always been that i enjoy and am interested in. The book of you by claire kendal paperback harpercollins. Running alongside the stalking is a court case where clarissa is a juror. This book goes to show you why it is hard for something to get out of a relationship. Masterfully constructed, filled with exquisite tension and a pervasive sense of menace, the book of you explores the lines between love and compulsion, fantasy. Six contemporary thrillers by women writers you should read.
Before the police can help her, she needs evidence. A third of the way through the book, clarissa starts to fall for. The book of you by claire kendal book club discussion. The book of you is clarissas story of how she is stalked to the point of near breakdown. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. An intoxicating cocktail of loyalty and secrets, lies and betrayal, reminiscent of rosamund luptons sister and kimberly mccreights. Originally published on curled up with a good book at michael leonard, 2017 also by claire kendal.
Nicely written novel with a plot that will strain reader credulity. A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all her adult life. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to. The plot being so realistic does make for harrowing reading at times but i felt that it worked in the context of this book and like i have said there are moments of light relief. The plot is predictable, but readers who enjoyed kendals previous. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all of her adult life. I had immediately been drawn to the dark and frightening stalker plot, the closeness of the firstperson.
Its the story of clarissa, a woman who is being stalked. They say to use it with force they say you should never elaborate on no. I used to read a lot of non fiction about young children who were abused and although it wasnt a nice thing to read about, i always found it bought a lot of realisation into my. Firsttime author claire kendal draws readers into a taut, compulsively readable tale of pursuit and escape. Through clarissas eyes, we see the ragged nerves, sleepless nights and paranoia brought about by rafes romantic obsession.