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Girls in the Garden : A Novel by Lisa Jewell (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster, Incorporated
ISBN-101476792224
ISBN-139781476792224
eBay Product ID (ePID)219676565
Product Key Features
Book TitleGirls in the Garden : a Novel
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicContemporary Women, Family Life, Thrillers / Suspense, Mystery & Detective / General
GenreFiction
AuthorLisa Jewell
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-033538
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsFull of suspense yet emotionally grounded...Fans of Liane Moriarty, Paula Hawkins, and Carla Buckley will adore this peek inside a gated community that truly takes care of its own, no matter the consequences., Praise for T he Girls in the Garden : "Lisa Jewell's characters are so real that I finish every book half-expecting to bump into one of them. Modern, complex, intuitive, she just goes from strength to strength.", An intoxicating, spellbinding read that will make readers entranced with Lisa Jewell's wicked and gorgeous prose...raw, intense, gritty, dark and suspenseful. If you are looking for a looking for a psychological thriller that will unfold secrets and truths in a shocking manner, this book is for you., An engaging and atmospheric read, Lisa beautifully conjures up the half-child half-adult lives of young teenagers., Oh but I loved this book a magical garden right in the center of the city, a long, hot summer simmering away, a group of young teens, lurching between boredom and passion and ripe for their lives to start. And at its center a dark and disturbing mystery that keeps you turning the pages long into the night. Lisa Jewell is the most compassionate storyteller. She writes with such lightness of touch, yet her books pack a powerful punch. A stunning, beautiful, mesmerizing book that everyone will be reading this summer., Rich characterization and intricate plot development are combined with mid-chapter cliffhangers that cut from one character's point of view to the next, resulting in a riveting pace. Vivid descriptions of the bucolic park contrast with the evil lurking around the themes of teenage sexuality, perversion, peer pressure, and the desire for a complete family. Jewell adeptly creates a pervasive atmosphere of unease in this well-spun narrative., Oh but I loved this book - a magical garden right in the center of the city, a long, hot summer simmering away, a group of young teens, lurching between boredom and passion and ripe for their lives to start. And at its center a dark and disturbing mystery that keeps you turning the pages long into the night. Lisa Jewell is the most compassionate storyteller. She writes with such lightness of touch, yet her books pack a powerful punch. A stunning, beautiful, mesmerizing book that everyone will be reading this summer., Jewell pens a psychological thriller that leaves readers wondering if they really know all the answers. Children can be more frightening than adults, as she demonstrates in her brilliant portrayal of youthful deceit and jealousy. Each individual is vividly described and counterbalanced by their strengths and weaknesses., Jewell offers an intriguing premise and characters…[and] creates a story ripe with anticipation and emotion., Full of suspense yet emotionally grounded…Fans of Liane Moriarty, Paula Hawkins, and Carla Buckley will adore this peek inside a gated community that truly takes care of its own, no matter the consequences., Another winner. Beautiful writing, believable characters, a pacy narrative and dark secrets combine to make this a gripping read., Lisa creates beguiling characters, which dazzle from the page. This is a terrific suspense story told with that brooding promise of danger that taunts us to read on, to chase the elusive truth at the heart of the book., Jewell crafts another page-turner that keeps the suspense flowing...[and] sharply evades the truth while bouncing the story among multiple characters' perspectives. Recommended for lovers of mysteries built on the complexities of family and the dismantling of the idea that being part of a community keeps us safe., Jewell does a beautiful job of creating large companies of detailed and believable characters in her novels. Some are likable, some are not, and Jewell carefully explores what makes each of them tick, from the unstable to the overachievers to those in search of love... a delicate exploration of teenage love and rivalry, mental illness and how far people will go to protect those they care about. Fans of Liane Moriarty and JoJo Moyes will love The Girls in the Garden , as will anyone who remembers the angst and ecstasy of being a teenager., Jewell does a beautiful job of creating large companies of detailed and believable characters in her novels. Some are likable, some are not, and Jewell carefully explores what makes each of them tick, from the unstable to the overachievers to those in search of love... a delicate exploration of teenage love and rivalry, mental illness and how far people will go to protect those they care about. Fans of Liane Moriarty and JoJo Moyes will love The Girls in the Garden , as will anyone who remembers the angst and ecstasy of being a teenager., Jewell offers an intriguing premise and characters...[and] creates a story ripe with anticipation and emotion.
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Dewey Decimal823.92
SynopsisOne of People 's, Glamour 's, and Buzzfeed 's Best Reads of Summer, from the New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone "Jewell expertly builds suspense by piling up domestic misunderstandings and more plot twists than an SVU episode. It's a page-turner for readers who like beach reads on the dark side." -- People "Faithful to the thriller genre, Jewell makes liberal use of red herrings and plot twists... The answer to the whodunit is a sly--and satisfying--surprise." -- The New York Times " Full of suspense yet emotionally grounded...Fans of Liane Moriarty, Paula Hawkins, and Carla Buckley will adore this peek inside a gated community that truly takes care of its own, no matter the consequences." -- Booklist (starred review) Imagine that you live on a picturesque communal garden square, an oasis in urban London where your children run free, in and out of other people's houses. You've known your neighbors for years and you trust them. Implicitly. You think your children are safe. But are they really? On a midsummer night, as a festive neighborhood party is taking place, preteen Pip discovers her thirteen-year-old sister Grace lying unconscious and bloody in a hidden corner of a lush rose garden. What really happened to her? And who is responsible?, One of People 's, Glamour 's, and BuzzFeed 's Best Reads of Summer, from the New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True "Jewell expertly builds suspense by piling up domestic misunderstandings and more plot twists than an SVU episode. It's a page-turner for readers who like beach reads on the dark side." -- People "Faithful to the thriller genre, Jewell makes liberal use of red herrings and plot twists... The answer to the whodunit is a sly--and satisfying--surprise." -- The New York Times Imagine that you live on a picturesque communal garden square, an oasis in urban London where your children run free, in and out of other people's houses. You've known your neighbors for years and you trust them. Implicitly. You think your children are safe. But are they really? On a midsummer night, as a festive neighborhood party is taking place, preteen Pip discovers her thirteen-year-old sister Grace lying unconscious and bloody in a hidden corner of a lush rose garden. What really happened to her? And who is responsible?
LC Classification NumberPR6060.E95G57 2016
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- 31 Jan, 2022
perfect
Lisa Jewell is my new favorite author, im reading all her books and each one is excellent..Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Apr, 2020
Great book
Lisa Jewell has a way of always writing books that keep you on the edge of your seat. This is my 4th Lisa Jewell book I've read and I've never been disappointed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Nov, 2019
I love Lisa Jewell
I have been binge reading all of Lisa Jewells books and have not been disappointed yet!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Apr, 2020
As promised
Thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 May, 2024
Thank you very much
Thank you very muchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Jun, 2020
Predictable
PredictableVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Mar, 2021
Excellent!
Lisa Jewell never disappoints!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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