Abigail Dean

Gebundenes Buch

Day One

Beschreibung

"Marty seems to do no wrong. Trent can't seem to get things right. When they are thrown together by tragedy, they find their futures may be defined by more than just their good intentions. Stonesmere is an English seaside suburb, defined by poignant traditions passed from generation to generation. Marty is a golden girl here, albeit one who quietly chafes against the legacy of her father's accomplishments and the care of her saintly mother - an outsider who became a beloved teacher. Meanwhile, Trent's home-life is in shambles: the only child of a mother forever on the look-out for the boyfriend that can remake their lives, Trent longs for Stonesmere's stability. But he and his mother only pass through. He leaves ostracized and stung, retreating into on-line communities instead. When another young man commits an unthinkable act during Day One, Stonesmere's treasured annual assembly, Trent is transfixed by the news coverage, and by his memories of the town he idolized. As he dives deeper, he falls under the spell of a slick online media personality and the conspiracies he peddles. As Marty fumbles to play the part of the grieving good girl, she becomes the focus of these conspiracies - and Trent's attention. Narrated by a chorus of voices who reveal the secrets and tangled histories of this seemingly simple place, Marty and Trent's fates become intertwined. With Day One, Abigail Dean once again peels back the facade of suburban life to show how repressed trauma, miscommunications, and unrequited feelings trap us - but only if we let them"--

Autor

Abigail Dean started her career as a bookseller, then worked as a lawyer for ten years, most recently for Google. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Girl A and is at work on her third novel. She lives in London with her husband, son, and cat.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 152mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 544g
• ISBN-13: 9780593295878
• ISBN-10: 0593295870
• Artikelnr.: 68168333

Rezensionen

'It thoughtfully explores the reverberations of trauma ... a considerable achievement' The Times Pick of the Month

'Absorbing, moving and highly recommended' Mick Herron in The Express

'Moving' The Irish Times

'Dean writes beautifully and Day One is an absorbing, heartbreaking read' The Observer

'Once read this novel can never be forgotten' Daily Mail

'Incredibly well written... The way that she balances heavy, heavy emotions of grief and loss with the details that move the central plot forward is really amazing' Currently Reading Podcast

'This intricately plotted drama is sensitive and thought provoking' Crime Monthly

"An unforgettable triumph" Publishers Weekly

'It's

original and superb' Sunday Irish Independent

'Chilling and very prescient ... it's a beautifully written exploration of memory, grief and how we try to make sense of the senseless.' Red Magazine

'I couldn't put this down... layered, frightening, moving.' Stacey Halls

'A devastating, beautiful novel written with such skill, grace and compassion' Jennifer Saint

'Gripping and beautifully written' Emilia Hart

'A chilling, thought-provoking read. Brilliant.' Shari Lapena

'Utterly gripping.' Juno Dawson

'Intriguing and brave, a beautiful writer.' Adele Parks

'Superb! ... this tale will stay with you long after you read the final page.' Jeffery Deaver

'Brutal yet beautiful' Clare Mackintosh

'A surprising, affecting and beautiful novel' Araminta Hall

'A phenomenal, stunningly intelligent thriller' Clémence Michallon

'Abigail Dean is a rare and very special storyteller.' Chris Whitaker

'Elegant, tender, intelligent and utterly gripping... An astonishing novel' Will Dean

'Harrowing, heartbreaking and utterly immersive.' Ellery Lloyd

'Riveting, original and sensitively spun' Victoria Selman